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.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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