The CKSS Golden Hawks defeated Dresden to finish atop the LKSSAA South standings.

Ryanne Logan scored a hat trick for the Golden Hawks in the win. She opened the scoring with two of her three goals in the first period, with Payton Sabourin picking up a pair of assists, and Sydney Sabourin also notching an assist on her goals.

Also scoring for CKSS in the win were Kirsten Horney and Hailey Johnson, while Mikayla Demaiter took the victory in net.

Scoring for the Cardinals was MacKenzie Cleland.

The win secured CKSS’ top spot, meaning they’ll face Sarnia St. Patrick’s February 10 in Chatham in the LKSSAA semi-final. UCC will face Sarnia Northern in the other ‘AAA’ semi-final that week.

Lambton-Kent will face Lambton-Central (Petrolia) in the LKSSAA ‘A-AA’ semi-final, while Ridgetown will face SCITS.

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The UCC Lancers Midget Girls Volleyball team won a city title Friday – Contributed Photo

UCC won the title in three games 25-21, 27-25 and 25-17, defeating the Chatham-Kent Secondary School Golden Hawks.

“UCC’s team ​​played their finest match of the season tonight,” said Ursuline Coach Paul Teetzel. “I was really proud of how smart they played, how hard they worked and how much fun they had in this match.”

Both teams played great games with long rallies, explosive plays and exciting moments throughout the night.

“Both schools should be commended for their dedication to their Midget volleyball programs,” wrote Teetzal. “CK coaches Jaclyn Merritt and Laura Sabourin did a great job preparing their team for this match. It was exciting to watch, and lots of fun.”

UCC team pictured above: ​Front Row(L-R): Lauren Gardiner, ​Kennedey Jack, Shelbie Coristine, Taylor Shaw, Abby Tuckwell. Middle Row (L-R): Sydney Peats, Olivia Feys, Hannah Teetzel, Sam Anderson, Emilia Rota-Walker, Madelyn Prizio, Savannah Emmott, Alex Bechard. Back Row (Coaches): Owen Ripley, Connor Szabo, Paul Teetzel.

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CKSS captain Sydney Sabourin had 4 points in the Hawks’ semi-final win – Photo by Wyatt Williams/ CKSN.ca

The Golden Hawks will face the winner of next Tuesday’s UCC Lancers versus Northern Vikings semi-final in a Wednesday LKSSAA final.

Thursday at Memorial Arena, Sydney Sabourin and Haley Smith paced the Golden Hawks with 2 goals and 2 assists each.

Megan Hakr also scored a pair for the Hawks, while Payton Sabourin had a goal and 2 assists. Single goals went to Shayna Daly and Ray Spotton, while Brooke Foster chipped in with 2 assists.

Marandee Hunter and Mikayla Demaiter shared the shutout.

In the ‘A-AA’ semi-final, Ridgetown defeated SCITS 4-1, with Adrianna Long contributing to all 4 Ridgetown Royals goals, scoring 2 goals and assisting on the other two. Lauren Edwards and Alli Oliphant had the other RDHS goals.

Dresden also played in a LKSSAA semi-final, losing to LCCVI (Petrolia) 5-2. Megan Morehouse and Kasidy Dewulf scored for the Dresden.

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The CKSS girls volleyball team celebrates after winning a point during Friday’s final – Contributed Photo

CKSS won the match 25-8, 26-24, and 25-20 to win the LKSSAA title.

Playing on their home court, the Golden Hawks dethroned the reigning champion Lancers, and will now attempt to win their way to OFSAA.

Chatham-Kent Secondary School will host Windsor’s Holy Names next Thursday in the SWOSSAA ‘AAA’. The winner of next week’s game goes to the OFSAA volleyball championships.

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Pierce Johnson (centre) commits to the Windsor Lancers alongside his CKSS coaches Brian (left) and Tim (right) Leidl – Contributed Photo

The Chatham-Kent Secondary School senior had an official signing Monday at CKSS with his coaches, family, and Windsor head coach Hames Gravelle.

“I am really excited to begin my OUA volleyball career with the Windsor Lancers next fall,” said Johnson, who has helped the CKSS volleyball program to multiple SWOSSAA and OFSAA appearances.

For Johnson, a six-foot-five left side hitter, who is currently a member of the LVC Fire 18U, Windsor was an easy choice.

“It was an easy decision picking Windsor because of how great the guys on the team are and also because it was a great fit academically, but I would have to say the number one reason I chose Windsor was because of the head coach James Gravelle,” explained Johnson.

“After talking with him and practicing with the team a few times, I knew that he was going to be the guy that will get me where I want to go in volleyball, and help me find my full potential as a player and as a student. It is going to be very exciting next year since we are going to have a younger team to see what we are capable of accomplishing.”

An alumni of the Chatham Ballhawks and silver medallist at the 2014 Ontario Winter Games, Johnson is a multi-sport athlete who has also excelled at sports such as basketball, badminton, and track and field at CKSS, along with his dominance on the volleyball court.

Of course, Johnson understands it took the support of his family, and coaches, including Tim Leidl and Brian Leidl, his CKSS coaches who were on hand at the signing, for him to reach his goal of competing at the University level.

“I wouldn’t of been able to have the success I have in volleyball without the help on the court from my coaches Tim and Brian Leidl, and obviously the help and support off the court from my parents.”

The Windsor Lancers men’s volleyball team currently sit with a 10-16-1 record overall this season.

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The CKSS girls volleyball team celebrates after winning a point during the 2016 LKSSAA volleyball final – Contributed Photo

The first Kent County volleyball championship was won by the Wallaceburg senior boys’ team in 1955-56. For the next sixteen consecutive years the senior Tartans won the Kent County title.

The first OFSAA senior boys’ volleyball championship was held in 1956-57. It was not until 1974-75 that girls could participate at OFSAA. Coach Clare Maltby’s senior boys’ team (WDSS) of 1964-65 were the first Kent County school team to win an OFSAA gold medal in any sport.

The CKSS Golden Hawks have won fifteen (ten boys and five girls) OFSAA gold medals in volleyball, more than any other school in the province. The school in second place is West Elgin S.S. (with twelve) which was a member of KCSSAA from 1952 to 1967.

Individuals who played volleyball in the 1960s and 1970s might not recognize the game today.

Players can no longer block the serve. Serves may touch the net. Double hits on the first hit are not illegal. Scoring is by ‘rally point’ meaning one point is scored each rally. In the past a team had to be serving to score. Finally, in 1998, the libero was added. He/she is a player that wears a different coloured shirt who cannot serve, block or attack.

Coaches Jim Smyth and Randy Bartlett are the only local coaches to have led both a boys’ team and a girls’ team to OFSAA gold.

The above selections is an excerpt from local sports historian Larry Lahey’s book, ‘The History of Kent County High School Sports’, which is available at two locations in Chatham, Lenover Quality Meats on Park Ave. East, and the Instant Print Shoppe on Richmond Street.

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The volleyball community at Chatham-Kent Secondary School is excited to announce that we have a title sponsor for our six volleyball tournaments for the 2016-2017 school year. The Chatham Pro Shop Invitational will take place in the fall (boys programs) and winter (girls program).

Darryl Lucio, owner of Chatham Pro Shop, will be providing all of the awards & MVP prizes for all of the tournaments.

“I really wanted to give back to the school that my daughter will eventually attend. Sponsoring all of the CKSS volleyball tournaments will allow my company’s name out in the volleyball community,” said Lucio. “I am currently a Mizuno rep which I hope will give the volleyball community a local venue to purchase their supplies. I look forward to this new relationship with CKSS.”

Chatham Pro Shop will also be giving athletes local athletes an opportunity to purchase volleyball equipment/supplies while attending these tournaments.

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Chloe Pugh leads the pack at day one of the LKSSAA track and field championships at CKSS – Photo by Peggy Johnson

Chloe Pugh was the midget girls champion after an extremely strong start to her first LKSSAA championship. Pugh blew away the competition, winning the 400m, 800m, and 1500m races.

Felix Marchand and Thador Tekhli, both grade 12 students, shared the senior boys title. Marchand won the 110-m hurdles, and 400-m hurdles.

Tekhli won the 2000m steeplechase and 800m race.

The top 8 finishers from each event Tuesday and Wednesday advance to the SWOSSAA championships, which are scheduled for May 18 in Chatham, and May 19 in Windsor.

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Quinn Cannella celebrated his official signing to Ole Miss at CKSS Wednesday – Photo CKSN.ca

Cannella, who has multiple LKSSAA, SWOSSAA, and OFSAA medals to his resume representing Chatham-Kent Secondary School, including winning the LKSSAA 3000m race Wednesday only hours after his signing, says he’s excited to run at the historic University of Mississippi.

“Ole Miss is the perfect fit for me,” said Cannella. “I have the opportunity to train with some of the best athletes in the country and be under the guidance of one of the best coaches in the country. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to look up to all the great athletes currently on the team. My goal is to continue the tradition of success at Ole Miss and to achieve great things with a great team.”

A member of the Windsor Legion Track team, and a National Champion with Windsor’s cross country team, Cannella, who is committed to both Ole Miss’ cross country, and indoor and outdoor track and field teams, says running at the NCAA level is the fulfillment of a dream.

“I have always seen athletes from my track club and around Canada having success in the NCAA. It has always been a dream of mine to compete for a D1 school. Now that I have the opportunity to do so really is a dream come true,” explained Cannella. “I am extremely appreciative for the opportunity and cannot wait to see what level I can reach in the sport. I know that at Ole Miss I will receive the top level resources I need to reach my full potential and it is exciting to think about what can be accomplished.”

Cannella will be studying Pre Pharmacy, being accepted into the Early Entry Pharmacy Program, which gives high school students direct entry to the Pharmacy graduate program after completing the 3 years of Pre Pharmacy.

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The CKSS Golden Hawks senior girls celebrate their LKSSAA title – Contributed Photo

CKSS however, walked away with the LKSSAA championship after edging the UCC Lancers in a dramatic shootout.

Reagan Kellier scored the first goal in the shootout, followed by Jess Conrod, and Logan Kucera to cap things off.

At the other end Brittany McLaren shut the door in net for CKSS, allowing only a single goal in the shootout, for the Golden Hawks to win 3-1 in the shootout.

Earlier in the week, the Pain Court Patriotes girls won the LKSSAA ‘A’ title, defeating North Lambton 4-0 on goals from Alexa Arbour, Rachel Benn, Danielle Lucier, and Aubrey Michaud.

Both schools will play for the SWOSSAA titles next week.

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Kyle Knight of the CKSS Golden Hawks carries during Thursday’s LKSSAA football semi-final – Photo by Jocelyn McLaughlin

Garrette Stonefishran for a 6-yard TD and a 7-yard TD. Kyle Knight had a 28-yard TD rush.

On the other side of the ball, Jarret Millard led the way with 8 tackles and 1 sack.

Chatham-Kent will face the winner of Friday’s UCC versus John McGregor semi-final.

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UCC defeated CKSS in the LKSSAA football final – Photo by Dean Creechan

After a slow start for both teams, UCC exploded in the second quarter, scoring four touchdowns en route to a 35-21 win.

UCC quarterback Jonathan Cartier led the way for the Lancers, rushing for two touchdowns, and passing for one in the win. He ran for a 9- and 25-yard TD in the game, and hit Derek Harvieux with a 63-yard TD pass for another score.

Rick Oh and Tyler Warriner rushed for the other UCC touchdowns.

CKSS tried to start a comeback in the second half, as Garette Stonefish ran for 33- and 2-yard touchdowns, and Braydon Turato caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from QB Jordan Wright, but it wasn’t enough for the Golden Hawks.

Next year, Junior football will be moving to the Fall to coincide with the Lambton schedule.

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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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Back Row (L-R) Drew Koluk, Pierce Johnson, and Grant Spence. Front Row (L-R) Payton Sabourin, Jana Kucera, and Delainey Johnson won major awards at CKSS.

Winning the Male and Female Rookie Athlete of the Year Awards were Drew Koluk and Payton Sabourin respectively.

At the Junior level, Delainey Johnson and Grant Spence took the Female and Male Awards.

Pierce Johnson and Jana Kucera were named the school’s Male and Female Athletes of the Year.

Other major awards went to Natalie Stewardson, who won the Chatham Sports Hall of Fame Award and Bursary, and the Robert Bye Academic Athlete Award and Bursary, which was won by Erin Young and Josh Andrusiak.

Other winners were Keigan Scott and Miah St. Pierre (Mark Lindeman Memorial Award), Trevor Everitt and Ally Oulds (Greg Way Award), Rayne Kellier (Joe Garcia Memorial Award), Liberty Rountree (Earl Grant Award), Fareed Ahmad and Desmond Lambkin (Brandon Markham Memorial Award), Nic Melillo (Jon McCubbin Memorial Award), and Pierce Johnson and Brittany McLaren (Dr. Jack Parry Award nominees).

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Kirsten Horney with the CKSS Golden Hawks – Photo by Wyatt Williams/ CKSN.ca

Horney spent last season playing for the Chatham Outlaws Bantam ‘AA’ team, and also skated for the Chatham-Kent Secondary School Golden Hawks.

For her, making the step to Southwest, and into Ontario’s premiere women’s Junior hockey loop was a simple one.

“I chose to play for the Southwest Wildcats this season because I want to play the highest level of women’s hockey available to me. I also feel the coaching staff there is very experienced and can help me reach my goals,” said Horney.

And those goals, says the puck moving defender, include playing hockey after her high school education is done at the power secondary level.

“I would like to have the opportunity to play post secondary hockey at the University or College level,” explained Horney. “Making the jump to junior hockey at this time will give me that opportunity.”

Southwest also features another Chatham product, Taylor Lockwood, who also attends CKSS.

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CKSS’ boys volleyball team won a Red Feather event Wednesday – Contributed Photo

Red feather volleyball took place last at John McGregor Secondary School.

Chatham-Kent Secondary School, John McGregor, Lambton-Kent Composite, Blenheim, Chatham Christian, Pain Court, and Tilbury high schools were attendance.

The event was a seven team round robin, which saw some excellent volleyball.

Results from pool play, lead to John McGregor and Chatham-Kent playing in the finals.

The Chatham-Kent Secondary School Golden Hawks defeated McGregor two sets to zero in the finals. The top finishing ‘A’ school was Lambton-Kent.

Overall the tournament was a huge success, with $440 being donated to the United Way. Some of this money included $160 donation from the Chatham-Kent volleyball officials.

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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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CKSS Golden Hawks Senior Girls Win the Lester B. Pearson Invitational – Contributed Photo

In their opening game against Kingsville, CKSS took a dominant 62-22 win. Burke Bechard paced the scoring with 19-points. Jana Kucera had 10, Reagan Kellier 9, and Logan Kucera and Rayne Kellier both with 6.

Facing PECI (Picton) in their second game, Bechard poured in 16-points in a 63-24 CKSS win. Logan Kucera added 9, Jana Kucera had 8, and Avia Stone scored 7-points.

Playing Sydenham in their last tune up before the final, CKSS took a 49-34 victory. Bechard again topped all scorers with 18. Logan Kucera was right behind her with 16 points, while Jana Kucera also hit double digits with 10.

In the final, the CKSS Golden Hawks faced Jean Vanier, a Niagara area school. It was their closest game, coming away with the championship title following a 52-47 decision. Bechard scored 14, Jana Kucera 11, Logan Kucera and Rayne Kellier both had 9, and Avia Stone scored 8.

Pictured Above – Back Row: Andrew Westlake (coach), Burke Bechard, Avia Stone, Jaimey Jacobs, Ona Riu, Rayne Kellier, Donna Kucera (coach). Front Row: Tammy Gao, Jana Kucera, Logan Kucera, Jade Barko. Absent: Jessica Jordan, Reagan Kellier, Rachel Heyninck.

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CKSS wins the Stratford St. Mikes tournament – Contributed Photo

In the 16 team draw, CKSS opened against St. Thomas Aquanis (Tottenham) winning 57-34. Jessica Jordan paced the scoring with 18, while Logan Kucera had 14, and Burke Bechard 12.

Facing Stratford Northwestern next, CKSS cruised to a 65-17 win.

Jordan again scored 18, with Jana Kucera contributing 12, and Burke Bechard 10-points.

In the semi-finals, Chatham-Kent played a more local foe, defeating St. Pat’s Sarnia 64-47.

Burke Bechard had an incredible game, scoring 27, while Logan Kucera and Rayne Kellier had 8, and Jana Kucera and Jessica Jordan each scored 7

Facing Orillia Secondary in the championship game, CKSS came away with the 50-39 win.

Burke Bechard scored 17, Jana Kucera 8, Rayne Kellier 7, and Logan Kucera and Reagan Kellier 6 in the final.

Pictured Above: Back Row: Andrew Westlake (coach), Burke Bechard, Jessica Jordan, Reagan Kellier, Ona Riu, Avia Stone, Rachel Heyninck, Donna Kucera (coach). Front Row: Jana Kucera, Tammy Gao, Rayne Kellier, Jade Barko, Logan Kucera

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Payton Sabourin (33) of CKSS won the Junior girls division at the LKSSAA cross country championships – Photo by Peggy Johnson

Chatham-Kent Secondary School’s Adrian Stubberfield won the midget boys division.

At the Junior boys level, Pain Court’s Aidan Lachine took the title.

CKSS’ Payton Sabourin won the junior girls division in dramatic fashion, passing her opponent in the final steps of the race.

In the midget girls race, it was Taijah Allen of Great Lakes crossing the line first. Anna Trinca of CKSS was the first local runner to finish in midget girls, finishing 5th.

Caroline Forbes of Northern won the senior girls race, while Northern’s Andrew Davies won the senior boys race. Delainey Johnson of CKSS finished 3rd in senior girls, while Thador Tekhli was 4th in senior boys.

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