Fleming Phoenix Loggersports Athletes Claim Two National Titles

Fleming College is celebrating its performance at the 40th Annual Rick Russell Loggersports Competition as the Phoenix Women’s ‘A’ and Men’s ‘A’  Loggersports teams claimed national titles at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia.

Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

This is the first time Fleming has accomplished this feat since the Loggersports program began in 1974.

“This is a momentous occasion for our entire Fleming community,” said Greg Jefford, Fleming director of student experience and athletics. “Our Women’s and Men’s teams standing on the national podium together reflects the incredible talent and dedication of our athletes, the elite leadership from our coaches, Al Cavers and Darian Carpenter, and the long-standing strength of our Loggersports program at the Frost Campus.”

While the Women’s ‘A’ team successfully defended their National Champion title, the Men’s "A" team reclaimed the top spot they held in 2023-2024.

The Men’s ‘B’ team placed third while the Jack and Jill team — who competed against Men’s teams — was recognized as the top mixed-gender team.  

Women’s ‘A’ team captain Nicole Roy won the Echo Challenge and Hunter Hill of the Men’s ‘A’ team was named the Canadian Intercollegiate Lumberjacking Association Most Valuable Player for earning the highest individual points of any athlete in the league.

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