Chatham-Kent Secondary School (CKSS) excelled at the LKSSAA South senior badminton tournament, clinching wins in two divisions. The event also saw Ursuline College, McGregor, and Pain Court securing victories in one division each. A total of six teams in each division qualified for the upcoming LKSSAA championship on April 14 in Sarnia.

By the Numbers
  • Chatham-Kent won girls' doubles with Lia Rich and Raleigh Provost taking first and Ava St. Germain and Georgia Phair coming second.
  • In boys' doubles, Ursuline claimed the top two spots, with Dacian Pillon-Vandenbogaerde and Tiago Rolo winning gold.
State of Play
  • Chatham-Kent also captured girls' singles with Hayden Heinhuis winning, while Wallaceburg鈥檚 Anissa Feddes claimed second place.
  • The junior tournament is scheduled for Thursday, featuring different venues for mixed doubles, girls' doubles, and boys' singles matches.
What's Next

The focus shifts to the junior tournament, where teams will aim for qualifications leading to the senior championship, impacting the stakes for future tournaments.

Bottom Line

Chatham-Kent's strong performance at the LKSSAA South tournament underscores their badminton prowess, setting a competitive tone for upcoming challenges.