Peterborough’s Erica Evans Finishes With 14 Goals and 18 Points as Canada Takes Silver at Pan-American Sixes Championship

By Scott Arnold

Peterborough native Erica Evans, along with four other players with local connections, helped Canada capture a silver medal on Sunday at the 2026 Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship after falling 15-14 to the United States in the gold medal game in Oshawa.

Peterborough native erica evans played a big role for canada this weekend at the pan-american sixes world lacrosse championship, finishing with 18 points in four games (photo via instagram @worldlacrosse)

It was a back-and-forth final, with Canada holding a 14-13 lead late in the fourth quarter before the U.S. scored twice to take the championship.

Evans finished the tournament with 14 goals and four assists, including three goals in the final.

WMSL Peterborough Lakers members Maddy Baxter and Nicole Perroni also had strong tournaments. Perroni scored four times in the final and finished the championship with 17 goals and six assists, while Baxter, who also plays for the Trent Excalibur, finished with four goals and two assists.

Her Trent Excalibur teammates Kylea Dobson and Maggie Cuddy played key roles throughout the tournament as well. Dobson finished with six goals and an assist, while Cuddy had seven goals and an assist.

Together, the five players with local connections combined for 48 goals and 14 assists over Canada’s four games.

Canada opened the tournament with a 32-2 win over Mexico, followed by a 28-6 victory over Jamaica and a 20-5 win over the Haudenosaunee before Sunday’s one-goal loss to the United States.

The second place finish comes as Canada continues its path toward the 2028 Olympic Games, with the team now set to compete at the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championships in Colorado, where the top five teams will earn Olympic qualification.

Canada also earned silver on the men’s side, losing a tough one to the USA by a score of 12-11, with the winning goal coming on the powerplay with just 1.6 seconds remaining in the game. It was Canada’s first loss since Sixes Lacrosse was introduced in 2021. The lone local connection on the Canadian men’s team was their assistant coach, Peterborough native John Grant Jr.

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Canada Rolls Past Jamaica at Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship as Players With Local Connections Continue to Shine

By Scott Arnold

Erica Evans wasted no time making an impact for Team Canada once again, scoring just 10 seconds into Friday night’s 28-6 win over Jamaica at the 2026 Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship in Oshawa.

after a five goal performance against jamaica on Friday night, peterborough native erica evans now has 12 points through Canada’s first two games at the Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship (photo via instagram @worldlacrosse)

The Peterborough native finished with five goals in the win, including three in the opening quarter as Canada jumped out to a 13-3 lead.

Madalyn Baxter and Nicole Perroni, members of the Peterborough Lakers’ 2026 WMSL championship-winning team, are also part of Canada’s lineup, along with Kylea Dobson and Maggie Cuddy of the Trent Excalibur. Baxter also plays for the Excalibur.

Perroni matched Evans with five goals and added an assist, while Baxter scored twice and added two assists.

Dobson added a goal, while Cuddy found the back of the net twice and picked up an assist.

The local connections combined for 15 goals and four assists in the win, giving the five players a total of 31 goals and 11 assists for 42 points through two games.

The win guarantees Canada a spot in the medal round and also secured the team’s qualification for the inaugural 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championships.

Canada will face their preliminary play on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. against the Haudenosaunee at Oshawa Civic Fields, with the medal games set to take place on Sunday. Anyone who can’t make it to the game can watch it online through World Lacrosse TV.

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Five Peterborough Connections on the Field as Canada Opens Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship With Convincing Win Over Mexico

By Scott Arnold

Erica Evans wasted no time making an impact for Team Canada, scoring just five seconds into Tuesday’s 32-2 win over Mexico at the 2026 Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship in Oshawa.

peterborough native erica evans had seven points in the opening game of the Pan-American Sixes Lacrosse Championship at oshawa civic fields (photo via instagram @lacrossecanada)

The Peterborough native finished the game with three goals and four assists as Canada opened the tournament with a dominant victory.

Evans was joined on the Canadian roster by two members of the Peterborough Lakers’ 2026 championship-winning team, Madalyn Baxter and Nicole Perroni.

Perroni led Canada with five goals and added three assists, while Baxter scored twice.

The Trent Excalibur have a trio of athletes playing on the Canadian roster, including the aforementioned Baxter, along with Kylea Dobson and Maggie Cuddy.

Dobson found the back of the net twice in the win, while Cuddy scored four goals.

For anyone trying to add that up right now, the local connections combined for 16 goals and seven assists.

Canada returns to action on Friday at 7:30pm against Jamaica at Oshawa Civic Fields. Anyone who can’t make it to the game can watch it online through World Lacrosse TV.

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Erica Evans Set to Represent Canada Again as Pan American Sixes Championship Comes to Oshawa

By Scott Arnold

Following her silver medal performance at the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship in Tokyo, Japan last month, Peterborough’s Erica Evans will be back in a Team Canada uniform later this month. This time she’ll be closer to home though.

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)

Lacrosse Canada has named Evans to its 12-player women’s roster for the 2026 Pan American Sixes Lacrosse Championship, taking place from September 29th to October 4th at the Civic Centre in Oshawa.

The tournament will bring national teams from across the Americas to the region as they compete in the fast-paced sixes format, which is part of the qualification pathway toward the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

peterborough native erica evans was the featured player on the roster release image that lacrosse canada put out to announce the team for the upcoming pan america sixes championship in oshawa (image courtesy of lacrosse canada)

Evans will be joined on the Canadian roster by Maddy Baxter and Nicole Perroni, who were members of the WMSL Lakers team that captured its first-ever provincial championship this summer.

With three players with local connections named to Canada’s roster, the upcoming tournament offers another opportunity to watch some of the region’s top lacrosse talent compete on the international stage.

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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

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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

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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

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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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