Sports at Philip Sheffield
With the opening of the new gymnasium in 1936, it is not a surprise that the students at P.S.H.S. began to excel at sports. Basketball, track and field, softball, and badminton were all popular at P.S.H.S. during the early years. At the regional level, teams and athletes from P.S.H. had great success, as they came first three years in a row in the Fraser Valley District Track Meet championship in 1938, 1939, and 1940, and won several boys and girls basketball titles. The early-40s boys basketball teams were exceedingly strong, and they went an entire season one year without losing a game.
Meet the Coach
This short section gives a quick biography and background into the main coach and gym teacher at P.S.H.S., Mr. Aldo Stradiotti.
Track & Field
Besides basketball, Track & Field was the other constant sport at P.S.H.S.. Track & Field took place during the spring months and there were track meets held throughout the Fraser Valley
Basketball
Basketball was the premier sport at P.S.H.S., and it was played year round by the students. Due to the new gymnasium built, they had the ability to practice the entire school year.