Pound for pound, person for person. What is Chatham-Kent’s top sports town.

Is it a big centre like Chatham or Wallaceburg, is it a smaller corner like Dresden, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Bothwell, Tilbury, or Wheatley? Or is it one of those villages, a Thamesville or an Pain Court, that deserves the title?

In order to answer that, we started thinking about what community has the most sports involvement in terms of minor teams, whether it be baseball, soccer, or hockey. What community has recreational activities for adults? That includes anything from lawn bowling to volleyball. And what community promotes the most athletes to a higher level?

We want to know what you think? Leave a comment below telling why you think your community is Chatham-Kent’s top sports hub. List prominent athletes, talk about the teams, coaches, and people that make your town tick. Most of all, keep it positive.

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Joseph Raaymakers makes a save with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL – Photo by Aaron Bell/ OHL Images

We’ll complete an early season update once player movement has finished following training camps.

15. Ty Jackson – (OJHL, Trenton Black Hawks) – Wheatley, 1996 – Jackson plays with an edge, but needs to produce. In his first full OJHL campaign, he’ll have an opportunity to wow NCAA recruiters. His two way game can be underwhelming at times, but is exactly what every coach loves.

14. Blayne Oliver (OJHL, Trenton Black Hawks) – Blenheim, 1995 – After choosing to return to the OJHL rather than accept lesser NCAA offers, Oliver opens his final Junior campaign as a premiere defender in the league. Tough, competitive, and able to produce.

13. Kier Cumming (Unknown) – Chatham, 1999 – No lock to be the Chatham Maroons solo 16-year-old, Cumming may fall victim to past deals by the Maroons limiting their underage cards this season. If he’s in Junior C, the road gets longer for the Sudbury Wolves pick. Would benefit from packing up shop and heading to the NOJHL where Sudbury can keep a close eye, and where he’ll find tougher competition than Junior C.

12. Lucas Vanroboys (USHS, South Kent) – Thamesville, 1999 – Small and skilled, Vanroboys is taking the slow but steady development route. An OHL pick of the Hamilton Bulldogs, Vanroboys won’t come close to cracking that roster. He has NCAA potential, and could find himself as an NAHL or USHL draft pick this year.

11. Jake Reed (EOJHL, Perth Blue Wings/ CCHL, Carleton Place Canadians) – Chatham, 1997 – If he steps into Carleton Place, or another CCHL lineup this season, Reed will instantly become an NCAA prospect. Will it be a DI, or DIII offer? That remains to be seen. His ceiling will be impacted by where he lands this year.

10. Nolan Gardiner (GOJHL, LaSalle Vipers) – Tilbury, 1998 – Committing to the LaSalle Vipers so early in the summer, a team known for graduating players to the OHL and higher levels is a good sign for Gardiner. A good camp with the Ottawa 67s, the team who drafted him in 2014, and a good start in LaSalle could see the tough competitor playing spot duty in the OHL, and earning a full time position out of it.

9. Brady Campbell (NCAA, University of Maine) – Blenheim, 1992 – The clock is ticking on Campbell in Maine. A Junior scoring phenom, Campbell has yet to contribute offensively in the NCAA. A late bloomer to begin with, anything is possible from this sniper, who scored 40 goals in his final Junior season.

8. Ross Krieger (GOJHL Chatham Maroons) – Pain Court, 1998 – Playing in Chatham, he’ll draw instant attention from NCAA school’s this Fall if he produces. Extremely high hockey IQ, and a drive that surpasses most above him on this list, Krieger is at a critical point in his young career.

7. James McEwan (OHL, Guelph Storm) – Chatham, 1997 – Healthy and ready to go, McEwan will enter his sophomore OHL season with confidence, and a clean slate. He has an elite shot, and will look to make steps

6. Brendan Johnston (OHL, Windsor Spitfires) – Port Lambton, 1997 – Alex Fotinos is gone, meaning Johnston is currently the only veteran on the Spitfires’ roster. That doesn’t mean he won’t have competition, as OHL 2nd rounder Mike DiPietro is expected to challenge. Word is, Johnston is working harder than ever this offseason, and is ready to steal the show.

5. Brendan Harrogate (GOJHL, LaSalle Vipers/ Mississauga Steealheads, OHL) – Chatham, 1998 – Expected to sign with Mississauga of the OHL after leading LaSalle in playoff scoring en route to a Sutherland Cup berth as a 16-year-old, Harrogate still has room to develop in his 200-foot-game and compete levels. Undeniably, he can score, and he is dangerous in tight. His release and knack for scoring are tools OHL teams covet, meaning he’ll at the very least get a long audition.

4. Levi Tetrault (OHL, Guelph Storm) – Pain Court, 1998 – Positionally strong, Tetrault will meet early challenges in the OHL this season after being Chatham’s top defenseman on most nights as a 16-year-old last year. Tetrault played 9 games in the OHL last year, plus 2 in the playoffs. He’ll be a prospect to watch, and could attract NHL eyes, if he hasn’t already.

3. Brady Pataki (OHL, Sudbury Wolves) – Wallaceburg, 1998 – He’ll be expected to play a bigger role in Sudbury. Big, fast, and competitive, Pataki’s position on the Wolves’ depth chart will depend on his early output. Not NHL draft eligible until 2017, Pataki is still a project with huge potential.

2. Trent Fox (OHL, Hamilton Bulldogs) – Thamesville, 1997 – Undrafted, Fox will have to take the long way. A big season with the Hamilton Bulldogs in the OHL will go a long way toward that goal. Luckily, his brother Dane, is a prime example that being undrafted means nothing.

1. Joseph Raaymakers (OHL, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds) – Chatham, 1998 – Invited to Canada’s U18 goaltending camp, Raaymakers remains among elite company. He’ll find himself again behind NHL pick Brandon Halverson in the Soo, but he possesses the drive, focus, and athleticism, that most NHL teams covet in a prospect.

Watch List: Ian Faubert, Blair Derynck, Nick Delyzer, Steven Beenackers, Brett Hope, Geoffry Vandenboorn, Brady Hogg, Zach Lindley, Kadin Ritchie, Tyler Hotham, Drew Vandehogen, Grant Spence, Eric Carter, Spencer Marcus, CJ Burgess, William Tetzlaff, Dede Cato, Kyle Dawson, Nolan Vandenboorn, Brendan Ritchie.

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UCC and CKSS both fell in LKSSAA senior girls AA-AAA basketball Tuesday night at home.

Facing the St. Clair Colts, the UCC Lancers dropped a 41-27 decision. Kennedy King was UCC’s leading scorer in the game with 6 points.

At CKSS, the Golden Hawks couldn’t hold off the Northern Vikings. Northern led through each quarter en ruote to a 50-35 victory. Burke Bechard was CKSS’ top scorer in the game with 17-points, while Jana Kucera had 5 and Logan Kucera 4. Northern’s Nicole Bus was the game’s top scorer with 21.

In single A action, Ridgetown’s Sofia Perpina’s 10-points were enough to propel her Royals to a 33-22 win over Blenheim.

Morgan Desjardins scored 11, and Danielle Lucier 9 as Pain Court edged Chatham Christian 35-31. Amy Koomans had a game high 19 points for the Chatham Christian Flames in the loss.

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LKSSAA cross country winners Delainey Johnson (left), Ally Oulds (middle), Quinn Cannella (right), all of CKSS – Contributed Photo

Chatham-Kent Secondary School runners Delainey Johnson, Ally Oulds, and Quinn Cannella each won their respective divisions in the LKSSAA finals.

Johnson took the Junior girls division with a time of 14:43. She won the 4km race by over a minute. Oulds won the 5km Senior girls race in 20:01, while Cannella won the 7km Senior boys races with a time of 23:58, defeating his teammate Josh Kellier who was second.

Cross in 19:10, Pain Court’s Aidan Lachine won the midget boys race.

The CKSS senior boys team also won the team title.

SWOSSAA cross country will be held next Wednesday, October 28 in Windsor.

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Delainey Johnson (left) and Josh Kellier (right) each captured SWOSSAA cross country titles Thursday – Contributed Photo

The Chatham-Kent Secondary School duo captured SWOSSAA championships, and were two of seven local runners to qualify for OFSAA, which takes place November 7 in Duntroon, Ontario.

Johnson finished the Junior girls, 4km race almost a minute ahead of the next runner, winning in 14:50.

Kellier was the Senior boys champion, winning his 7km race in 23:24.

CKSS’ Ally Oulds also qualified for OFSAA, finishing 3rd in the senior girls 5km race, crossing the finish line in 19:08.

Quinn Cannella of CKSS came in 3rd in the senior boys race, following teammate Kellier to OFSAA with a time of 23:54.

Also qualifying for OFSAA were CKSS’ Cam Ross, and Pain Court’s Aidan Lachine, who finished 11th and 9th in the Junior boys and Midget boys races respectively.

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Joseph Raaymakers makes a save with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL – Photo by Aaron Bell/ OHL Images

The 1998 born netminder who plays for the OHL’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds carries the ‘B’ rating in Central Scouting’s Watch List, which projects him as a player who will receive second to third round consideration.

Raaymakers, who was a second round pick of the Greyhounds in 2014, and played 25 games for the organization last season, has a 3.50 GAA and .890 save percentage in 9 games this year.

Thamesville’s Trent Fox received a ‘C’ rating as a second year prospect for the draft. Fox has 16 points in 23 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs this season.

As well, former Chatham Maroons forward Hayden Verbeek also received a ‘C’ rating for the upcoming draft. Verbeek plays with Raaymakers in Sault Ste. Marie.

The 2016 NHL Draft will take place June 24-25 in Buffalo, New York.

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Several members of the championship CKSS team including (L-R) coach Tim Liedl, Pierce Johnson, Josh Roy, Tess Scaman, Jordan DeHaw, Austin Oulds, and coach Kelvin Coates – Contributed Photo

Leading the way for CKSS was Tess Scaman, who won the girls singles title. Scaman defeated UCC’s Grace Hiltz.

Josh Roy and Pierce Johnson also won the boys double title. Roy and Johnson beat Owen Dorssers and Cole McGregor of UCC in the final.

Other division winners Tuesday included Pain Court’s Mitchell Benn, who edged CKSS’ Austin Oulds in the boys singles final.

Jorja Paraskevopoulos and Brant Bagnell captured the mixed doubles division, beating UCC’s Chelsea Hartford and Jakob Wanger.

Finally, Madeleine Myers and Danielle Lucier of Pain Court defeated Abby Sluys and Ainsley McNamara of Chatham Christian in the girls doubles final.

The top 6 finishers from each category will advance to the LKSSAA final which will be held next Tuesday in Sarnia.

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CKSS’ Tammy Gao returns a birdie at the LKSSAA South championships Thursday in Chatham – Photo by Peggy Johnson/ CKSN.ca

In girls singles, ESPC’s Rachel Benn swept her way through the competition to win, defeating Alex Bechard of UCC in the final.

In girls doubles, the lone team from outside ESPC to win a division, was Keeley Taylor Noah and Corinna Van DenBoorn from Ridgetown, who defeated Pain Court’s Raine Avery and Autumn Hamilton in the final.

Cameron Wheeler and Aubrey Michaud of ESPC came back from the losing side of the bracket to defeat Ryan Baker and Natalie Little of JMSS in the mixed doubles championship.

In an all ESPC final, Joseph Zarebski and Dylan Schives eliminated Ryen Stevens and Aidan Lachine in the boys double final.

Finally, in boys singles, Pain Court’s Brenden Hunter edged Grant Spence from Chatham-Kent Secondary School in the championship game.

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Pierce Johnson (left) and Josh Roy (right) won the boys double division at LKSSAA badminton – Contributed Photo

CKSS finished the day with 42 points, 11 more than second place Pain Court (ESPC).

CKSS’ Pierce Johnson and Josh Roy continued their season dominance, this time needing to beat their teammates Trevor Everitt and Brad Paraskevopoulos in the championship game.

In girls singles, CKSS’ Eve Stokes fell in the final to Lambton-Central’s Marissa Meuller.

In the boys singles division, Pain Court’s Mitchell Benn defeated CKSS’ Austin Oulds in the championship match.

Girls doubles saw Pain Court’s Danielle Lucier and Madeline Myers defeat Chatham Christian’s Ainsley McNamara and Abby Sluys.

The mixed doubles division was the only category which did not feature a LKSSAA South school in the final.

The Junior LKSSAA badminton championships will be held Thursday at the St. Clair Health Plex in Chatham.

The top 6 finishers from both Junior and Senior will advance to SWOSSAA next week.

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Pain Court’s Ryen Stevens and Aidan Lachine celebrate their LKSSAA boys doubles title – Contributed Photo

ESPC’s Rachell Benn won the girls singles crown when her opponent in the final, Alex Bechard of UCC had to withdraw midway through their match due to injury.

Ryen Stevens and Aidan Lachine defeated Joe Zarebski and Dylan Schives, all of Pain Court in the boys double final.

Also winning from ESPC were Cameron Wheeler and Aubrey Michaud in the mixed doubles division, as they defeated Ryan Baker and Natalie Little from John McGregor.

In boys singles, Grant Spence of CKSS defeated Sarnia Northern’s Andrew Davies in an exciting two match final.

Finally, Kealy Taylor Noah and Corinna VandenBoorn of RIdgetown beat Raine Avey and Autumn Hamilton of ESPC in the girls doubles final.

The top 6 finishers from each division will compete in SWOSSAA next Thursday at the St. Clair Health Plex in Chatham.

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CKSS’ Erin Young won a silver medal at OFSAA this weekend in long jump – Photo by Peggy Johnson

The weekend opened early Thursday with Chatham Christian’sCarolyn Prins winning OFSAA gold in Junior girls triple jump.

After a medal free day Friday, a trio of Chatham-Kent athletes won medals Saturday.

Chatham-Kent Secondary School’s Alison Stephens won an OFSAA silver medal in the midget girls discus after she threw 29.25m on her final attempt of the day.

Another Chatham-Kent Secondary School Golden Hawks’ athlete, Erin Young, brought home a bronze jumping 5.53m in the senior girls’ long jump event.

Finally, Pain Court’s Morgan Desjardins added to her OFSAA medal collection winning bronze in the senior girls’ shot put. Desjardins threw 12.46m.

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Rugby was one LKSSAA sport to fully amalgamate last year – Photo by Jocelyn McLaughlin/ CKSN.ca

“There will be a few changes for next year,” said LKSSAA coordinator James Clarke. “Our goal is to be fully amalgamated for all sports for next year.”

With many leagues already seeing league play between North (Sarnia-Lambton) and South (Chatham-Kent) schools, the finishing logistical touches for LKSSAA will occur this season.

One of the largest changes will come into effect immediately, as Junior football moves to the Fall to coincide with the Senior season. Traditionally, only North schools played Junior football in the Fall, while the South schools played in the Spring. The move will allow games between Sarnia-Lambton and Chatham-Kent schools.

In both boys and girls hockey, leagues will hold a one day tournament of crossover games between the North and South, counting toward their regular season standings.

For Basketball and Volleyball the leagues have gone to tiers to account for school size, and to promote equal levels of competition for schools.

The high school athletics schedule for several sports will begin in mid-September.

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A pair of Chatham-Kent golfers took home LKSSAA golf titles Monday at Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club near Blenheim.

Austin Geddes defeated fellow Pain Court student Ryen Stevens on the first playoff hole to win the LKSSAA boys title. Geddes shot a 74.

Tilbury’s Hailey Katona won her second consecutive LKSSAA title sooting a 70. Brooke MacKinnon of Chatham-Kent Secondary School was second.

UCC took the boys team championship with a combined score of 230. Team members included Matthew Hawryluk, Garrett Day, Callahan Polowick, and Sean Friedrich.

CKSS captured the girls team championship, led by Brooke MacKinnon, Nara Sonu, and Tess Scaman.

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Ross Krieger with the OJHL’s North York Rangers – Photo by Andy Corneau / OJHL Images

After spending the first month of the season with Georgetown, Krieger was traded to the OJHL’s North York Rangers, where he immediately fit in, and where he immediately began filling the net.

Prior to exploding with North York in his first Junior A season, including an 11-point in 5 game span in early December, Krieger found himself in a depth role, fighting for ice time, something the former Great Lakes Junior C rookie of the year, and GOJHL All-Rookie team member wasn’t accustomed to.

“That challenge (fighting for ice) was one thing I think every player should have to go through, it’s not easy at all, but it makes you stronger mentally,” said Krieger, who even found himself a healthy scratch with Georgetown. “Not getting as many chances, makes you take advantage of every chance, and not take it for granted. I think it has helped me as a player to become a depth guy, more defensively responsible, and always ready to go.”

With that behind him, Krieger is now a potent scorer with North York, and is blossoming into the NCAA Division I prospect many saw him as when he jumped to Junior A this season. Krieger was expected by many to score immediately after compiling 63 points in 61 games last season for the Maroons.

While a trade is never easy, for Krieger, it was exactly what he needed.

“It’s different (being traded), I’ve never been in a position like that before, so it’s new to me,” he explained. “I want to thank Georgetown for all they did for me there, it was a great spot. But I’m really enjoying it here in North York and know I’m in the right spot. It has worked out pretty well, I’m getting opportunities and that’s all I can ask for.”

Krieger has been known for making the most of his opportunities. From ‘AAA’ with the Chatham-Kent Cyclones, to Junior C with the Dresden Kings, Junior B with the Chatham Maroons, and now Junior A in North York, the 5’9″ forward has scored at every level. He’s now hoping he can show scouts and recruiters he’ll soon be ready to score at the NCAA level, which is why he jumped to the OJHL in the first place.

“The fact that the OJHL moves a lot of players on to where I want to get to one day is big in knowing I’m in the right league to get there also,” he explained. “It helps me gauge where I need to be, and what I need to do to get there. This season I would like to be the best player I can be and do whatever I can for North York. I would like to receive a scholarship and play NCAA Division I hockey in the future.”

If Krieger continues producing as he has recently, an NCAA program is bound to see him as a fit for the future, and come calling soon.

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Andrea Crow (left) kneels with then Chatham Ballhawks teammates, and now South County teammates Mattea Deleary and Abby Sluys – Contributed Photo

The 5’11” grade 12 student at Ecole Secondaire de Pain Court, who is an outside hitter, says she chose Waterloo for a mix of athletics and academics.

“Waterloo provides the best opportunity for me to pursue my passions in science,” said Crow in a Waterloo Warriors news release. “During my visit, I fell in love with the chemical engineering program and its buildings, as well as the faculty members and the overall student experience. The women’s volleyball team was also a big reason for committing to the University. The atmosphere of the team and the coaching staff were very welcoming and looked to constantly improve every aspect of my performance.”

Crow currently plays for the South County Bandits U18 volleyball, a program out of Essex County alongside a pair of other Chatham-Kent products, Mattea Deleary and Abby Sluys. Crow’s South County coach Jeff Miller, speaks highly of his hitters value to his own program, and to Waterloo as a recruit.

“Andrea has been a great addition to our team this season,” explained Miller. “She is a powerful and explosive athlete and we are trying to prepare her as much as possible for the next level with the Waterloo Warriors womens volleyball team. Andrea is hard working and dedicated to improving her game each time she steps onto the court. She has been great to coach and a valuable teammate and I wish her the best next year.”

The former Chatham Ballhawks athlete will study in Waterloo’s Faculty of Engineering next season. According to Waterloo head coach Richard Eddy, Crow is a player the school has been watching for a long time, and he is excited to add her skills and character to his team.

“When I first saw Andrea play I knew she had potential,” said Eddy in the Warriors release. “The first thing you appreciate is that she is a strong, confident player with a competitive intensity that is missing from a lot of young athletes. I think these tools will be a big advantage for her at the next level and I’m very excited to have her training in our gym.”

Crow will join the University of Waterloo Warriors next season.

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The high school senior and junior badminton seasons are well underway in Chatham-Kent.

This week, the UCC Lancers hosted their annual senior badminton tournament.

Three UCC teams won divisions in their home tournament. Olivia Lozon, a grade 9, won the Senior girls singles final. In boys singles, UCC’s Dhairya Shah took top spot. Also, the girls doubles team of Grace Hiltz and Emma Demers finished first.

ESPC and CKSS also won divisions, as Hunter Henderson and Matt Gaudrault of ESPC won boys doubles, and CKSS’ Carson Lewis and Brooke MacKinnon won mixed doubles.

Last week at the CKSS junior tournament, ESPC athletes took all five divisions. In Boys Singles, Brendan Hunter took top spot, while Rachel Benn won girls singles. Hunter Henderson and Bailey Rolph won the boys doubles title, while Raine Avery and Micha Morriset won girls doubles. Finally, the mixed doubles champions were Chloe Stallaert and Jared Delaey.

The Junior badminton season continues tonight as ESPC hosts their junior tournament.

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The LKSSAA South badminton finals were held last week at the St. Clair Health Plex in Chatham with the top 6 advancing to this weeks LKSSAA championships facing top finishers from Lambton.

In the Junior finals, Ryan Baker of JMSS won the boys single crown, defeating Brandon Hunter of ESPC. Olivia Hunter of ESPC won the girls single crown, beating Camille Blain of CKSS.

CKSS’ Jessie McPherson and Kirby McKinnon won the girls double title, beating Reese Parks and Kate Balkwill of JMSS. Mathieu Gaudrault and Hunter Henderson of ESPC took the boys double title, winning over schoolmates Aidan Lachine and Ryen Stevens.

Finally in the mixed double, Rachel Carleton and Jake Reid of JMSS defeated Bailey Rolph and Courtney Legere of ESPC.

The Junior finals will take place Thursday.

The Senior championships are Tuesday.

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The SCCDSB elementary school badminton champion – Contributed Photo

Pictured above at the top three finishers in each age group. They are:

Front row (3rd place): Boys Singles – Brett Wegrzyn( St.Micheal Ridgetown), Girls Singles – Kayla Nogveira (St.Elizabeth), Girls Doubles – Alexis Konstantinos , Megan Basso (St.Ursula), Mixed Doubles – Myiah Ruscica, Cody Boulley (Georges P. Vanier), Boys Doubles – Ryan Gagner, Kaden Reid (St.Ursula).
Second Row (2nd place) – Boys Singles – Kurt Countryman (St.Ursula), Girls Singles – Meagan Crow (St.Philippe), Girls Doubles – Sofia Makinen, Zara Belanger (St.Marie), Mixed Doubles – Natalie Bray, Andrew Goulet (St.Ursula), Boys Doubles- Anthony Lucarelli, Clarke Denomy (Our Lady of Fatima).
3rd row (1st place) – Boys Singles – Sebastian Moreno (Ste.Catherine), Girls Singles – Sam Lozon ( St.Marie), Girls Doubles-Leah Thompson, Hannah Wheeler (St.Catherine), Mixed Doubles – Andrew Early, Elyse Fallon (St.Catherine), Boys Doubles-Declan Waddick, Nicolas Moreno (St.Marie).

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OFSAA badminton will be hosted by Pain Court, in Pain Court and Chatham this week

Registration and warm ups begin Wednesday, with competition beginning Thursday at 1pm at Ecole Secondaire de Pain Court, the St. Clair College HealthPlex, and Ursuline College.

The mixed doubles competition will take place in Pain Court, boys and girls singles at UCC, and boys and girls doubles at the St. Clair HealthPlex.

The medal rounds and playoffs will take place Saturday, with all matches occurring at the St. Clair College HealthPlex, beginning at 9am, with final matches occurring at 12:45pm.

Fifteen Chatham-Kent athletes qualified for OFSAA this year, including UCC’s Jakob Wanger and Chelsea Hartford (mixed doubles), CKSS’ Matt Stokes and Rhea VanHelden (mixed doubles), UCC’s Emma Demers and Grace Hiltz (girls doubles), JMSS’ Darby Barnard and Taylor Kewley (girls doubles), UCC’s Finn O’Brien and Andrew Thibeaul (boys doubles), UCC’s Dhairya Shah and (boys singles), and Olivia Lozon of UCC (girls singles), ESPC’s Rachel Benn (girls singles), and CKSS’ Tess Scaman (girls singles).

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Ally Oulds of CKSS was the Senior Girls champion and female athlete of the meet – Photo by Peggy Johnson/ CKSN.ca

At the senior girls level, Ally Oulds of CKSS was named athlete of the meet, and won the individual title. She won the 200m dash, 400m hurdles, and 400m dash, as well as helping CKSS win two relay events. Her CKSS senior girls also took the team title.

CKSS’ Payton Sabourin won the Junior girls title, winning the 100m, 200m, 400m, and two relays.

At the Midget Girls level, CKSS’ Camille Blain won the overall crown, and her CKSS team won the team title. She won the 80m hurdles, 300m hurdles, 200m dash, and was part of CKSS’ winning 4 x 100m relay.

Pain Court’s Aidan Lachine won the Junior Boys division.

The top eight finishers from each division will compete next week at the SWOSSAA championships, which begin Wednesday at CKSS, and finish Thursday at the University of Windsor.

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