Island Track and Field!
The Island elementary meet was held over two days last week and as usual, a great day was had by all participants thanks to the amazing work of volunteers. The following is a list of the top three, age-group, aggregate winners.
In the nine-year-old girls: Brenna Pollard LCPS (a perfect 12 points), Rowyn Pfeifer Charles C. McLean took silver and Alivia Callaghan won bronze. The boys’ group had a tie for first with Fin Card (LCPS) and Brody King (CC McLean) each amassing 11 points. Jack Bentley and Oliver Wilding, both of LCPS, tied for silver and Bray Wassegijig of Lakeview took bronze.
In the 10-year-old class Breeze Osawamick won a perfect 12 points for Pontiac. Bria Wassegijig (Lakeview) and Ella King tied for second with nine points each and Sydney Cunningham (CCM) third. Boston Abotossaway (LCPS) was a perfect 12, Rowan McCann (CCM) silver Rylee Hubbard and Cohen Wabano Bronze of Charles C. McLean and Pontiac respectively.
In the 11-year-old division, Myla Edralin (LCPS) Gold, Nova Debassige (CMPS) Silver and Rylee Williamson (CCM) Bronze. On the boys’ side, Finn Flanagan (CCM) was first. A three-way tie for second by CC McLean teammates Chaz Zoutman, David Joyce and Collin Campbell while LCPS’s Casey Bowerman was third.
The 12-year-old division featured Arabella Otosquaiob of Assiginack a perfect-point Gold, Chloe Bowerman from LCPS Silver and tied for Bronze were Rowyn Kasunich (Lakeview), Kirsten Bowerman (LCPS) and Amber Brizuela (CMPS). It was a LCPS sweep in the boys’ category with Roen Deschenes (10 pts), Max King (9 pts.) and Ryan Carter (8 pts).
In their last year of elementary school the elder states-people in the 13-plus division competed. The girls’ medal winners were Charmaine Webkamigad, Little Current, a perfect 12, Damara Wassegijig, Lakeview Silver and Lourdes Taukei and Kaci Lariviere tied for third. In the boys’, Jack Bridgeman of Central Manitoulin scored a 12-point Gold, Aaron Townsend of LCPS an 11 for Silver and Shlok Gandhi, Aaven Edralin of LCPS and Tristin Cyr from St. Joseph’s tied for third.
Mindemoya Classic July 2nd!
Did you know the Mindemoya Classic was established in 2001?! This long-running race took a little “Covid” break but is back running… and paddling and pedaling. There is currently, early bird pricing in effect. You can register today at: www.breakawaymanitoulinevents.ca
For the uninitiated, the race consists of a 5.5 km run, approximately a 4km paddle and then a 13km bike ride. The ranked race categories are: Solo endurance (with canoe or kayak), team of two relay or endurance (with 1 canoe), team of four relay or endurance (with 2 canoes, coed), a family team of two relay or endurance (child 12 or under), family team of 4 relay or endurance (child 12 or under, one canoe allowable) and finally a masters solo, two or four relay or endurance (all team members 50+)
With that being said, in the spirit of participation, if you want to join and you have a team of three or thirty, or somewhere in-between, you’re always welcome to enter as an “unranked” team and join in the fun. This is a non-profit race. All proceeds go to supporting youth sports programming on Manitoulin.
Local player drafted!
Congratulations to Little Current’s Billy Biederman who was recently drafted by the Corpus Christi Ice Rays. This young dynamic player was taken 5th overall in the very first round. Have a great season, Billy.
The following was scooped from the NAHL website, with some details on the league. The NAHL will be celebrating its 49th season in 2023-24, the NAHL, the only USA Hockey-sanctioned Tier II Junior league boasting 29 teams in 17 states from across North America. The NAHL is part of the USA Hockey National Junior Development Model, which includes the USHL and the US National Team Development Program. The NAHL works closely with NCAA College Hockey, the NHL, the USHL, and USA Hockey’s National Development Program in to order best serve as an imperative piece in the development system for collegiate and professional hockey.
Manitoulin Cycling Group ride!
The Manitoulin road cycling group has grown over the last couple of years and has established a following on Facebook and now hosts regular rides. Their next ‘Group Ride’ is tomorrow, Thursday! Those interested are asked to meet at the Sheguiandah Hall for 6PM. There are even keeners who will ride from Little Current at 5:30 if you want a warm-up! Follow the Manitoulin Cycling Group on the Facebook for exciting, up to the minute updates!
Player award!
Kohyn Eshkawkogan who played this past year for the Hill Academy team, won the Defensive player of the year award. Congrats Kohyn!
No Island fastball?
But, Gerard Baibomcowai knew there were players who wanted to play. His idea, “build it and they will come!” He put out the offer, Island-wide with little response. There was however, enough interest in Wiikwemkoong to make a small league in town.
Gerard has four teams committed yet there are a few players needed to fill out some of the rosters. He has an offer out for new players who are encouraged to come and learn fastball. The pay-to-play deal is just $50 a player (paid up front and waivers signed).
Gerry is also in need of umpires who will get $40 a game. The home teams will supply 1st/2nd base umps for games of an hour and a half. Games will be Mondays, Wednesdays and maybe some Saturday night baseball also. The teams registered are: Wiky Son’s Of Pitches, Kaboni Tigers, Wiky Lumberjacks and Collin James!? Contact Gerard through Facebook if interested.
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