The LKSSAA South junior badminton tournament concluded with notable performances from Chatham Christian and Pain Court, which each secured two division wins, while Ursuline claimed one. Among the highlights, Hunter VanKesteren and Ryker Fitch from Chatham Christian took first and second place in boys singles, respectively. In girls singles, Maggie Medenblik of Chatham Christian finished first, followed closely by Ursuline鈥檚 Alyssa-Lee Hermitt. Pain Court dominated the doubles events, winning both boys and girls categories, with mixed doubles going to Ursuline.

By the Numbers
  • Chatham Christian won 2 divisions and secured multiple top finishes.
  • Pain Court also won 2 divisions, demonstrating strong team depth in doubles.
State of Play
  • The tournament was held at St. Clair College鈥檚 Chatham HealthPlex and Ursuline College Chatham.
  • The top six finishers in each division qualified for the upcoming LKSSAA junior championship.
What's Next

The top qualifiers will advance to the LKSSAA junior championship, where competition is expected to be even more intense as teams vie for the title.

Bottom Line

With strong showings from Chatham Christian and Pain Court, the stage is set for an exciting championship, highlighting the emerging talent in local badminton.