Silver Medals for Four Peterborough Natives at 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo

By Scott Arnold

Four Peterborough natives are returning to Canadian soil with silver medals after helping Team Canada reach the podium at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo, Japan.

peterborough was well represented on canada’s silver medal winning team at the world lacrosse women’s championship in japan, with lexi jenkins, jocelyne lemay, allison daley and erica evans (photo via facebook @kawarthalacrosse )

Canada earned the silver medal after falling 16-4 to the United States in Sunday's gold medal game, marking another strong showing for the national program on the world stage. It was Canada’s fourth silver medal in a row and their sixth medal in 12 appearances since the tournament began in 1982, with the event taking place every four years.

Peterborough native Erica Evans capped off an outstanding tournament with a goal and an assist in the championship game. She finished with 10 goals and seven assists in six games and was named to the World Team, an honour recognizing the tournament’s top ten players from across the planet.

peterborough native erica evans was a fan favourite at the world lacrosse women’s championship in tokyo japan, notching 17 points in six games for canada (photo via instagram @lacrossecanada)

Lexi Jenkins was part of Canada's defensive unit throughout the tournament, showing consistent stellar play throughout the entire tournament, while fellow Peterborough natives Allison Daley and Jocelyne Lemay played key roles behind the bench as co-head coach and team manager, respectively.

team manager jocelyne lemay, defender lexi jenkins, midfielder erica evans and co-coach allison daley at the 2026 world lacrosse women’s championship. the four peterborough natives helped canada to a silver a medal (photo via instagram @kawarthalacrosse)

Canada entered the tournament ranked second in the world, proving itself as one of the top programs in the sport, with local talent continuing to play a huge role in the success.

For Peterborough, the tournament was another reminder of the city's rich lacrosse tradition, with four hometown representatives helping Canada compete for a world championship.

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Peterborough Natives Pick Up Points as Canada Advances to World Lacrosse Gold Medal Game Against USA

By Scott Arnold

Two Peterborough natives made a big impact on the field Friday as Team Canada advanced to the gold medal game at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo.

peterborough native erica evans had five points in canada’s semifinal win over the haudenosaunee on friday, including two goals and three assists, giving her 15 points in five games (photo via instagram @worldlacrosse)

Canada booked its spot in the championship game with an 18-5 semifinal victory over the Haudenosaunee earlier today.

Peterborough native Erica Evans continued her strong tournament performance, recording two goals and three assists in the win. Evans now has 15 points through five games at the tournament as Canada prepares for a rematch with the United States.

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Lexi Jenkins, known for her defensive play, also contributed offensively with an assist in the semifinal victory.

Peterborough’s Allison Daley and Jocelyne Lemay remain key members of Canada’s national team staff, serving as co-head coach and team manager, respectively.

Standing in Canada’s way of a historic gold medal is the United States, which has won the last four World Lacrosse Women’s Championships and captured nine gold medals in the tournament’s 11 editions.

Canada and the U.S. have met in the gold medal game at each of the last three championships, with the Americans earning the victory each time. Canada has never won gold at the event, while the U.S. will look to continue its dominance on the international stage.

The gold medal game is set for Sunday, August 2nd at 7pm local time in Tokyo, which is 6am Eastern Time.

For the four Peterborough representatives involved, it will be an opportunity to help Canada capture its first-ever Women’s World Lacrosse Championship gold medal.

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Canada Moves on to Semifinals at World Lacrosse Championship in Japan With Help From Four Peterborough Women

By Scott Arnold

Four Peterborough representatives remain in the hunt for gold as Team Canada has advanced to the semifinals at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo.

four peterborough natives are current;y in japan representing canada at the world lacrosse championships, including (left to right) Team manager jocelyne lemay, players lexi jenkins & erica evans, and co-coach allison daley (photo courtesy of kawartha lacrosse)

Canada will face the Haudenosaunee tomorrow after posting a 4-0 record to reach the final four. The other semifinal will see the United States take on Israel. Friday’s game is set to take place at 3am Eastern Time, which is 4pm in Tokyo.

Peterborough native Erica Evans has continued to make an impact offensively, recording ten points through Canada's first four games. She opened the tournament with four goals and an assist in a 23-0 victory over Germany before adding two goals and an assist in a 13-11 win over Australia. Evans also picked up an assist in a 21-1 win over Wales and scored the team’s third goal as Canada edged host Japan 5-4 in a thrilling quarterfinal that needed overtime to settle.

Peterborough's Lexi Jenkins has been part of Canada's defensive unit throughout the tournament, while fellow Peterborough native Allison Daley is serving as the team's co-head coach. Jocelyne Lemay is also representing the city as Canada's team manager.

Canada is looking to capture its first-ever gold medal at the Women's World Lacrosse Championship, with just two wins separating the team from history.

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More Hardware for Kawartha Lacrosse with U9 1 Team Capturing Silver at OWFL Provincials

By Scott Arnold

The Kawartha Lacrosse U9 1 team earned a silver medal at the Ontario Women’s Field Lacrosse (OWFL) Provincial Championship in Kitchener-Waterloo last weekend.

Front Row ( L-R) Vanessa Van Dolder, Charlotte Miller, Andie Armstrong, Bailey Carroll, Frankie Evans, Ellie Abramczyk Middle Row ( L-R) Brynn White, Quinn Currie, Quinn Plunkett, Zoe Dunn, Bridgette Reed, Meyer Abramczyk, Sophie Clarke, Axelle Keating Back Row ( L-R) Kristie Abramczyk (Trainer), Sam Berardi ( Coach), Dionne Kingdon ( Coach), Stephanie Armstrong ( Manager), Shannon Carroll ( Trainer), Fred Blowes

The team entered the provincial tournament after finishing the regular season in 12th place in the 15-team league with a 3-7 record.

Kawartha advanced to the U9 B Final after a 20-8 semifinal victory over the Toronto Beaches. The team battled the Mimico Mountaineers in the championship game, falling 14-10 to earn the silver medal.

Team members included Ellie Abramczyk, Meyer Abramczyk, Andie Armstrong, Bailey Carroll, Sophie Clarke, Quinn Currie, Zoe Dunn, Frankie Evans, Axelle Keating, Bridgette Reed, Charlotte Miller, Quinn Plunkett, Vanessa Van Dolder and Brynn White.

The team was coached by Sam Berardi and Dionne Kingdon, with Stephanie Armstrong serving as manager. Kristie Abramczyk and Shannon Carroll served as trainers, with Fred Blowes also supporting the team.

The U9 1 team’s silver medal was one of three provincial podium finishes for Kawartha Lacrosse teams last weekend. The U13 team also earned a silver medal at the OWFL Provincials in Kitchener-Waterloo, while the JEWL Elite team captured silver at provincials in Peterborough.

The U15 and U19 teams will compete for their provincial championships in Oakville from August 7-9.

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Kawartha Lacrosse U13 Team Wins Silver at OWFL Provincials

By Scott Arnold

The Kawartha Lacrosse U13 team capped off its season with a silver medal at the Ontario Women’s Field Lacrosse (OWFL) Provincial Championship in Kitchener-Waterloo last weekend.

In Front Lying Down Suzy Kingdon Front Row ( L-R) Alice Chambers, Ella Evans, Emery Evans, Riley Temple, Avery Carroll, Jewel Long, Everlee Cook, Sloan Hickey, Fiona King, Colbie Currie Middle Row (L-R} Violet Lemarche, Savannah Ormond, Blake Johnson, Ruby McKinley, Kaylen Booth, Kate Aiello, Rachel Crough, Emma Wilson, Teddy Keating, Kali Evans, Hadley Hoar Back Row ( L-R) Karen Evans (Trainer), Matt Temple (Coach), Geoff McKinley (Head Coach), Tara King (Coach) Not in Picture: Bryce Currie, Emma Crough, Vivian Van Dolder, Everleigh Prentice

The U13 team entered the provincial tournament after finishing the regular season with a 4-8 record, placing 13th in the 17-team league.

Kawartha advanced to the U13 B Final after a 7-3 semifinal victory over the Owen Sound North Stars. The team battled Six Nations in the championship game, falling 7-5 in a close final to earn the silver medal.

Team members included Kate Aiello, Kaylen Booth, Avery Carroll, Alice Chambers, Everlee Cook, Emma Crough, Rachel Crough, Bryce Currie, Colbie Currie, Ella Evans, Emery Evans, Kali Evans, Sloan Hickey, Hadley Hoar, Blake Johnson, Teddy Keating, Fiona King, Suzy Kingdon, Violet Lemarche, Jewel Long, Ruby McKinley, Savannah Ormond, Everleigh Prentice, Riley Temple, Vivian Van Dolder and Emma Wilson.

The team was coached by head coach Geoff McKinley, along with coaches Matt Temple and Tara King. Karen Evans served as trainer.

The U13 team’s provincial run capped off the season, while the Kawartha Lacrosse JEWL Elite team also earned a silver medal at provincials last weekend in Peterborough.

The U15 and U19 teams will compete for their provincial championships in Oakville from August 7-9.

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Kawartha Lacrosse U19 Elite Earn Silver at OWFL Provincials

By Scott Arnold

The Kawartha Lacrosse U19 JEWL Elite team capped off an impressive playoff run with a silver medal finish at the Ontario Women's Field Lacrosse provincial championships, turning a 3-7 regular season into one of the tournament's biggest success stories.

Kawartha lacrosse U19 JEWL Elite team capped off an impressive playoff run with a silver medal finish at the Ontario Women's Field Lacrosse provincial championships (photo courtesy of kawartha lacrosse)

The provincial championship tournament was originally scheduled to be played in Kitchener, but was relocated to Trent University's Justin Chiu Stadium in Peterborough because of poor air quality caused by northern Ontario wildfires.

Kawartha advanced to the championship game after defeating the Toronto Beaches in the semifinal before falling to Halton Hills in the final to earn the silver medal.

Kawartha lacrosse U19 JEWL Elite came away from the owfl provincials with a silver medal performance (photo courtesy of kawartha lacrosse)

The result marked a significant achievement for the squad, which entered the postseason after a 3-7 regular season and put together a strong run against some of the province's top competition.

The silver medal-winning roster featured Brea Leahy, Addisyn Hartwick, Paityn Evans, Mackenna Hancock, Jocelyn Jessup, McKayla Kendall, Allie Arnott, Tilly Alderson, Keira Delaplante, Lizzie Temple, Aislyn Bowen, Audrey Martone, Grace Fisher, Ryann Lundrigan, Grace Gifford, Addison Hulsman, Kiera Kelly, Isabelle Fairfield, Maren Dueck and Sylvia Ready.

The team was led by head coach Jocelyne Lemay and coach Victoria Clark.

The silver medal-winning roster featured Brea Leahy, Addisyn Hartwick, Paityn Evans, Mackenna Hancock, Jocelyn Jessup, McKayla Kendall, Allie Arnott, Tilly Alderson, Keira Delaplante, Lizzie Temple, Aislyn Bowen, Audrey Martone, Grace Fisher, Ryann Lundrigan, Grace Gifford, Addison Hulsman, Kiera Kelly, Isabelle Fairfield, Maren Dueck and Sylvia Ready.

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U11 Kawartha Lacrosse Girls Bring Home Silver At Sixes Provincial Tournament

Kawartha Lacrosse’s U11 girls make the podium as they won silver at the Ontario Lacrosse Association's (OLA) Sixes Provincial Championships held on Oct. 25 and 26 in Hamilton.

Back: Coach Tara King, Coach Kayla Briffett, Trainer Nicole Campbell-Leveck
Middle: Ruby McKinley, Hadley Hoar, Fiona King, Kaitlin Aiello, Kinsley Briffett, Avery Carroll, Nev McCormick
Front: Kaylen Booth, Blake Murray, Sienna Adams
Absent: Coach Sam Berardi, Alyssa Clarkson, Everlee Cook. Photo courtesy of Kawartha Lacrosse.

The performance marked the first time Kawartha Lacrosse has fielded a team in the Sixes format.

Kawartha Lacrosse’s small roster included three underage players from the U9 division. The U11 team demonstrated exceptional skill, teamwork, and resilience throughout the tournament said coach Tara King.

“It has been rewarding to watch these young athletes grow as teammates and competitors throughout our inaugural sixes season,” she said. “The girls consistently demonstrated outstanding work ethic and a positive attitude — both of which were key to our success. Also, coaching alongside my former Kawartha Lacrosse teammates with our daughters on the field made this season especially meaningful.”

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Kawartha Lacrosse Brings Home Six Medals From 2025 Provincial Championships

Another season for Kawartha Lacrosse saw all six of its representative teams earn medals at the 2025 provincial championships held in Peterborough, Kitchener-Waterloo and Oakville throughout July.

The U13 Kawartha Lacrosse girls winning Gold in tehir division. Photo courtesy of Kawartha Lacrosse.

“I’m incredibly proud of all of the young athletes, the coaches and bench staff who represent Kawartha Lacrosse with honour and respect in the OWFL,” said Fred Blowes, Kawartha Lacrosse director and founder. “Kawartha Lacrosse has had a long history of athletic success which is a testimony to our present and past coaches and of course our incredible players and their supportive parents.

The following teams won medals from Provincials:

• Junior Women’s Elite Lacrosse (JEWL) - Bronze

• U19 Gold 'C division'

• U15 Bronze 'B division'

• U13 Gold 'B division'

• U11 Silver 'A division'

• U9 Gold 'A division'

• U11 Head Coach, Tara King and JEWL Head Coach, Jocelyne Lemay were awarded “Coach of the Year” by the OWFL for their respective divisions

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Kawartha Lacrosse Hosting Exhibition Game With Team Kenya; Donations Sought For Visiting Team

Kawartha Lacrosse is hosting special visitors as their U19 team is playing an exhibition game against the Kenya Women’s U19 team at Fleming College on Wednesday night.

Team Kenya during the 2019 World Lacrosse Women's U19 World Championship at Justin Chiu Stadium at Trent University. Photo courtesy of Kawartha Lacrosse.

The game is running from 8 - 9 p.m.

Kawartha Lacrosse is asking for the following items to be donated to Team Kenya:

• Sticks (new or used)

• Goggles (used)

• Sports Bras

• Any lacrosse apparel (shirts from tournaments, shorts, pennies, etc.)

• Personal care/feminine hygiene products

• Running shoes

• Any old lacrosse or hockey equipment bags to carry the donations

• Money

Those not attending but who want to donate can bring them to the Immaculate Conception School office on 76 Robinson St. between 8 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. daily until gameday.

Kenya competed in the 2019 World Lacrosse Women's U19 World Championship in Peterborough as the first African team to compete internationally. The team had received an education, health benefits and an opportunity that other females in their country would not experience according to Kawartha Lacrosse.

The Kenyan team arrived in Canada on Tuesday night.

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Kawartha Lacrosse Receives Donated Lacrosse Sticks From Peterborough Lakers Alumni

Girls participating in the Kawartha Lacrosse camp received lacrosse sticks donated by the Peterborough Lakers Alumni Association at Kenner Collegiate Vocational Institute on Wednesday.

Peterborough Lakers Alumni Association was established in 2018 as a non-profit organization to promote lacrosse within the Peterborough area community through communication, outreach and strengthen ties between past and present players. Photo by PTBOCanada.

Pete Dalliday and Bruce Oglivie represented the Lakers Alumni, presenting the sticks to the club. Lakers player Zach Currier and Warrior Lacrosse donated 44 heads to the Alumni while the Alumni locally purchased 44 lacrosse shafts to support the camp programs of Kawartha Lacrosse and Trent Women’s Lacrosse.

“Their generosity is invaluable,” said Oglivie. “We’re just a supporter and that’s what the Alumni is about. These organizations are doing excellent jobs of getting more youth and young athletes involved in lacrosse.”

The week-long camp runs for girls aged 4-11 that teaches them the basics of field lacrosse. They also participate in several activities such as soccer, arts and games.

It is run by the camp director and head instructor Jocelyne Lemay and Kawartha Lacrosse alumna Sage Darling.

“A lot of these girls are brand new,” said Lemay. “They’ve never played before. We teach them all the necessities and how to play the game.”

“You’re trying to get them immersed in the sport so they can enjoy it with their friends,” said Fred Blowes, Kawartha Lacrosse president. “Hopefully they can continue playing down the future for us.”

Twenty sticks were donated to Kawartha Lacrosse while the rest went to Trent Women’s Lacrosse who run similar programs. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Over 600 alumni members support local athletes and organizations through fundraisers and donations.

The annual Peterborough Lakers Alumni Golf tournament is hosted at Keystone Links on Sept. 24. Anyone is eligible to participate.

Monthly open euchre tournaments are held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 52 on Lansdowne Street.

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