Handsworth Secondary marks first senior football game on new turf field
North Van rivals Handsworth Royals and Argyle Pipers christened the artificial field with a Friday kickoff during Spirit Day, with Handsworth winning 26–25.
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Handsworth Secondary's long-awaited artificial turf field played host to its first senior football game on October 17, when the Handsworth Royals faced off against the Argyle Pipers as part of Spirit Day celebrations at the North Van high school.
The Royals squeaked out a victory in an exciting finish, winning 26–25. Handsworth took the lead with a touchdown late in the game, and Argyle had a chance to win it on the final play but missed a field goal as the whistle sounded.
The turf field officially opened just before the start of the school year. The District of North Vancouver and the school collaborated on the project to convert the previous grass field at Handsworth Secondary to synthetic turf.
Handsworth's next home game is scheduled for 2 p.m. on October 30 versus Mt. Douglas. Argyle will host West Vancouver at 4 p.m. on October 23.
At a glance
Where did the artificial turf field have its first senior football game?
Handsworth Secondary in North Vancouver hosted the inaugural senior football game on the new artificial turf field on October 17, 2026.
Who won the first game on Handsworth Secondary's new turf field?
The Handsworth Royals defeated the Argyle Pipers 26–25 on October 17, 2026, with a late touchdown securing the victory after Argyle missed a field goal on the final play.
When is Handsworth's next home football game?
Handsworth Royals play Mt. Douglas at 2 p.m. on October 30, 2026.
