St. John Paul II School Soccer Team Oakville

Team History

In 2022, SJPII added four more medals to our collection! In April and May, SJPII advanced to the finals of the Halton Indoor League with 6 wins, 66 goals scored, and an award for best defensive record. In May, SJPII earned the Catholic Cup Tier A Consolation Gold out of 41 teams after 6 wins and 27 goals scored. SJPII then qualified for the finals of the inaugural Champions League Cup after winning a memorable shootout in 9 rounds. In June, SJPII advanced to the consolation game of the Joan of Arc Cup which was a mixed gender competition. The HCAA Oakville Municipal Cup and EJ James Cup were cancelled due to inclement weather. SJPII secured the championship at the Forest Trail Cup with 15 goals scored in 5 games and an exciting 2-1 win in finals. 

In 2021, the season was cancelled due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic. Coach Aslett received the Ontario Coaching Excellence Award in the Grassroots category for his contributions with SJPII and HCDSB.

In 2020, SJPII secured one more championship title! In February, SJPII qualified for the finals at the OSC Spring Super Cup and was defeated in penalty kicks. As the team with the highest ranking for this school year, SJPII received the first ever Halton Catholic and Public Indoor Championship. The remainder of the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 health situation.

In 2019, SJPII claimed five more championship titles! In February, SJPII advanced to the semi-finals at the 16 team OSC Spring Invitational while earned awards for the most goals scored and least goals conceded. In April, SJPII qualified for the semi-finals at the OSC Female Jamboree and lost in penalty kicks after winning 5 games. In May, SJPII finished first at the Loyola Cup after a 4-0 win in the finals. SJPII then finished first at the inaugural HCAA Oakville Municipal Cup to qualify for HCAA System Cup after scoring 31 goals and winning 5 games. In June, SJPII qualified for the finals at the 24 team EFT Halton Invitational Cup after ranking higher than 11 schools in the public school board bracket. At the inaugural HCAA System Cup, SJPII earned the bronze medal to finish in third out of 45 elementary schools. SJPII concluded the season with a championship at the North Oakville Cup by winning 5 games and scoring 17 goals. In December, SJPII emerged victorious at the Oakville Female Challenge Cup after winning 4 games. At the OSC Winter Super Cup, SJPII secured gold with 7 wins and 32 goals to qualify for the inaugural Halton Indoor Champions Cup.

In 2018, SJPII earned four more championships to add to our school record! In May, SJPII finished first at the 32 team SJPII Senior Outdoor Classic for a fifth consecutive year after 43 goals in seven games and a 5-0 win in the finals. In June, SJPII emerged victorious at the 11 team Ascentrick Invitational with 21 goals scored in six games. SJPII then advanced to the semi-finals of the Ecole Forest Trail Invitational at its first public school competition. At the North Oakville Cup, SJPII retained the championship by winning six games and scoring 24 goals. At the OSC Winter Champions League, SJPII claimed the title after eight games and a memorable 2-1 win in shootout in its first competition with boys and girls on the same team. The 900 goals scored, 120 different players coached, and 25 gold medal landmarks were all reached this year.

In 2017, SJPII added four more championships to our trophy case! In April, SJPII finished third at the St. Joan of Arc Junior Invitational after scoring 16 goals in four games. In May, SJPII advanced to the quarter-finals of the SJPII Junior Champions League Indoor Tournament. At the 32 team SJPII Senior Outdoor Classic, SJPII emerged victorious after scoring 48 goals in six games to win the title for a fourth consecutive year. At the Loyola Cup, SJPII won all preliminary games followed by the final match 4-0. In June, SJPII won the 16 team Ascentrick Invitational after scoring 32 goals in six games. At the inaugural North Oakville Cup, SJPII claimed the title by winning five games including the championship 8-1.

In 2016, SJPII claimed five more championship titles for our collection! In April, SJPII defended its title at the SJPII Junior Invitational after scoring 22 goals in four games. In May, SJPII was defeated 4-3 in the finals of the St. Christopher Junior Invitational after scoring 28 goals in five games. At the 32 team SJPII Outdoor Classic, SJPII defended its title by scoring 30 goals in seven games to win the largest tournament in board history. The tournament raised $1500 for the HCCEF Student Guardian Program. At the Loyola Cup, SJPII won all group games before winning the championship match 2-1. In June, SJPII won the 16 team Ascentrick Invitational Cup after scoring 22 goals in five games. At the St. Andrew Invitational Cup, SJPII defended its title by winning six games including the championship match 6-0.

In 2015, SJPII earned four more championship titles to add to our school record! In April, SJPII finished first at the inaugural SJPII Charity Tournament after scoring 31 goals and winning five games. At the six team St. Joan of Arc Invitational, SJPII scored 34 goals in five games while winning the championship match 5-1. In May, SJPII defended our title at the SJPII Classic by scoring 34 goals in six games to make history as the first school to win a 24 team tournament. At the eight team St. Andrew Invitational Cup, SJPII fielded the youngest squad in school history and won the tournament championship match 7-1 after scoring 27 goals in five games. At the Ascentrick Invitational Cup, SJPII was defeated 3-2 in an intense semi-final matchup after scoring nineteen goals in the group stage, then winning the bronze medal match.

In 2014, PJPII added four more championships to the trophy case! In January, PJPII finished second in the eight team Winter Indoor Classic. After eight games and scoring 55 goals, we were defeated by St. Andrew in a penalty shootout. In May, PJPII won the 16 team PJPII Classic after scoring 28 goals and winning six games. At the 16 team St. Marguerite Invitational Cup, PJPII won six straight games to win the tournament for the third year in a row. At the 16 team Ascentrick Invitational Cup, PJPII scored 19 goals in five games on route to winning the championship. In the inaugural Oakville Soccer League, after scoring 25 goals in four games, PJPII won the competition with a 8-5 win in the finals.

In 2013, PJPII added three more championships to our collection! In May, PJPII won the eight team St. Andrew Invitational Cup after scoring 19 goals and winning five games. At the 16 team St. Marguerite Invitational Cup, PJPII scored goals in five games to advance to the final. After falling behind 3-1 with five minutes to play, two quick goals allowed us to proceed to penalties. PJPII won 3-0 in the shootout to retain the title. At the Loyola Cup, PJPII won each of their group games before capturing the inaugural title after a 4-0 win in the final. At the final tournament (PJPII Invitational Cup), PJPII scored 13 goals in the group stage before losing a heartbreaking semi final 3-2.

In 2012, PJPII won our first two championships! In May, PJPII participated in the St. Marguerite Invitational Cup in Milton. Throughout the 16 team tournament, we scored 39 goals and won 6 games. We then became Champions after winning the final 4-3 in shootout! In June, PJPII participated in the St. Francis Invitational Cup in Oakville. Throughout the 10 team tournament, we scored 19 goals in 6 games. PJPII became Champions after winning 2-0 in the cup final.

Coach Matthew took over the team in April 2012 and is dedicated to add many more awards to our trophy case.