![Powell River Villa players posed with manager Chris McDonough [standing, left] and coach Tony Leach [standing, right] prior to the final match of the Vancouver Island Soccer League season at Timberlane Park on March 29.](https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/powellriverpeak/images/sports/3024_villa_finale_1.jpg;w=960;h=640;bgcolor=000000)
The 2024/2025 Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL) season concluded last weekend at Timberlane Park. Powell River Villa hosted the league’s top team, Vic West FC, to close out the campaign.
Villa was able to produce offence against the league leaders on Saturday, March 30, with goals from Solomon Reghelin, Jerod Timothy and James Timothy. But Vic West’s offensive prowess was also on display as the visitors scored a handful of goals in a 5-3 win.
Vic West (17 wins, zero ties, one loss) topped Division 1, finishing 14 points ahead of second place Lakehill Victorian Painters (12-1-5). Victoria Highlanders (9-4-5) finished third in Division 1, followed by Bays United (7-5-6), Gorge FC (7-1-10), Comox Valley United (6-3-9), Cowichan FC (6-3-9) and Nanaimo United (4-7-7).
Sooke Celtic (4-4-10) took ninth place, leaving Villa (2-4-11) in the relegation zone.
“Our first year back in Division 1 was the 2019/2020 season, so for five years we were able to stay up,” said Villa manager Chris McDonough. “Unfortunately we have been relegated and will play next year in Division 2.”
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