Missing NOSSA?
I apologize for the absence of the Northern Ontario secondary schools cross country results. The Manitoulin Mustang team, although small, has doubled in size since last year. With that they have doubled their impact on the Northern Ontario running scene. Thanks to all of their dedicated training and relentless coaching by Gerry Holliday the team had an amazing NOSSA!
The Black and Gold finished second overall with a first in senior girls and second in senior boys and a second in junior girls!
Maren Kasunich loped to another win the senior girls’ race and with the efforts of her teammates Mackenzie Green, Autumn Davy, Delaney Bridgeman and Morgan Green they earned a trip to the all-Ontarios!
Brodie Pennie also won his race and his second place, senior team of Xavi Mara, Alan Wilkin, TJ Green and Matthew Wilkin qualified for OFSAA as well.
The second place junior girls was led by Mya Balfe in 6th place, followed closely by Ava Corbiere, Fia Flanagan, Emery Watson and Izzy Hughson won their way south.
Wyatt Williamson Wright in Junior Boys finished in 5th place also earned his ride to OFSAA. So out of 22 runners from Manitoulin, 17 went to OFSAA in Toronto at Centennial Stadium this past weekend.
OFSAA!
The above mentioned runners had a quick turn-around from NOSSA to the All-Ontario meet this year at Centennial Park in Etobicoke. The senior girls had an amazing result finishing 13th of 38 teams and even finishing way above NOSSA rival Lo Ellen (26th). Congrats again to Maren Kasunich who finished in 11th overall with an average pace of 3:46/km over the 6km route, followed by Mackenzie Green, Autumn Davy, Delaney Bridgeman and Morgan Green.
The senior boys’ team was led by Brodie Pennie with an elite pace of 3:15 was 23rd in the province. Also having peak races were teammates: Xavi Mara, Alan Wilkin who bested teammate TJ Green by less than a second in a field of 270) and Matthew Wilkin. The crew were the 15th school in their division.
The junior girls team of Mya Balfe, Ava Corbiere, Fia Flanagan, Emery Watson and Izzy Hughson were 25th overall! Hats off to the lone wolf of the junior boys from Manitoulin, Wyatt Williamson Wright who was in the top third of his field. Congrats Coach Gerry Holliday and team and a great season!
Volleyball Veterans Victorious!
Although alliteration is a sickness, the Manitoulin Mustangs, haven’t had any glitches, gladly. The senior boys’ team have had a dominant regular season with a 10 and 2 record earning them home court advantage by hosting NSSSA this week. These cagey veterans are, Luke Heinen, Jack Pennie, Aidan McGraw, Davin Deschenes, Colin Linder, Eli Lock, Ian McGauley, Jaron Panamick, Noah Thorpe, Cody Campbell, Liam Lariviere and Cash Duchene have been highly honed by Coaches Mike Wesno and Derek Debassige. Good luck, guys!
Wishing luck to Leeanne!
As we read this, local adventurer Leanne Lewis is likely winging her way to Ecuador in a chance of a lifetime hike for charity. The Challenge for Shelter is cause near to Leanne’s heart. She posted the following just before leaving:
“Forty-four percent of women or 6.2 million women aged 15 and older have reported some kind of abuse in their intimate partner relationship (Government of Canada, 2022). Every six days, a woman in Canada is murdered by her intimate partner (Roy & Marcellus, 2019) .. this means that while I am trekking to the base of Mount Cotopaxi… a woman is very likely to lose her life.”
You are still able to donate to her important cause by seeing her link on Facebook.
RHL Hockey back!
The so called RHL (Rez Hockey League) has been such a success they are at it for another season that goes from November to March 2024 and all for a low $150/player fee. Organizer, Gerry Baibomcowai says he “has four goalies confirmed and is looking for players of all types… veterans/beginners/thinking this is your last tryout for JR. Lol jk!” You get the idea, all are welcome but must first pay to play! If you are interested ask Gerry on FB!
A good sport is good for sports!
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