Mountain-biking Mustangs!
The second race of the high school mountain bike season took place at the Walden trails on September 25th. The Manitoulin Novice team improved on their debut performance and now sit in second place overall. Nathan Quackenbush dominated the race, finishing first with a commanding lead—fast enough to outpace all of the Junior riders as well. Teammates David Joyce (10th), Jonah Moffat (12th), and Waylon Hartin (15th) all climbed the standings from their week one results.
The MSS Senior team also had a strong day, moving into third place overall. Bradley Slaght led the way in 5th, with Isaac Quackenbush in 9th, Jacob Swartz 21st, and Jeff Harper 22nd.
The third race of the season will be held at McLean’s Park in Assiginack on October 2nd, giving the Manitoulin riders a chance to perform on their home trail.
Local rides with the Wolf Pack
Congratulations to Dane Gibeault who rides for the Walden Wolfpack team. They won the Fall Epic 8hr relay at Harwood Hills. Dane and teammates completed 16 laps when their last lap couldn’t be completed due to mechanical failure. Fortunately, they had built a significant lead and still won the 3-4 person, 20-29 age category!
Island 3-Pitch
The Island Elementary 3-Pitch Tournaments took place on Thursday having been pushed back a day due to iffy, weather forecast from Tuesday.
At the Junior Tournament in M’Chigeeng, Lakeview School played host. It all came down to the Assiginack Allstars edging the Charles C. McLean Colts to earn the win. Hats off to Coach Joanne Atchitawens and her team: Cora Griffin, Simon Paige, Walter Webber and Jackson Barnes.
The runners-up Colts: Summer Paling, Blair Noble, Jacob Zimmerman, Matthew Merrylees, Dawson Honess, Nixon Lane, Lincoln Hardy, Theo Desjardins, Greta von Schmeling, Letty Horvath, Tommy Joyce, Alexander Woods, Cameron Chaytor, Sophia Hubbard, Arlo Menzies and Coach Colleen Vander Weerden!
At the Central Manitoulin Public School hosted intermediate tournament, it was the two Little Current Coyotes teams battling it out for the win. At the end of the day, it was “Team-2” winning this year’s title. Congrats to Leo Shonias, Boston Abotossaway, Kailyn Inglis, Lynndra Madahbee-Peltier, Lauren Musquetier, Xavier Panamick-Eshkawkogan, Jack VanVolkingburgh, Matias Behm, Laine Coleman, Haleigh Simon, Ada Nicholls, Hazel Nicholls and Coach Melanie Pollard!
The LCPS 1side was Alex Bond, Simon Fessenden, Brooke Varey, Jordyn Corbiere, Ava Shawanda, Oliver Wilding, Jack Bentley, Finlay Card, Mason Dedman, Ada Correa, Rachel Quakenbush, Brenna Pollard and Coach Melissa McCulloch!
Kyle Palooza-2
The birthday celebratory tournament for Kyle Baibomcowai was a whirlwind event on Friday and Saturday two weekends ago. The birthday-boy’s team finished as runners-up to the $3,000 winning squad captained by Jonas Aiabens! The fun started Friday night with four games and then 10 on Saturday with the champions not crowned until 10PM!
Sons of Pitches in Gatineau!
In other Wiikwemkoong ball news, the all-star Son’s of Pitches team were in a tournament in Gatineau Quebec this past weekend and scooped the $5K prize! It was tough getting a full team together with only eight players on Friday. They drafted three more last minute including Dawson Leblanc-Peltier, Jordan Cooper and Chris Manitowabi. From that point there were so many injuries they were glad they did, needing everyone to secure the title! Hats off to the team of: Danial Madahbee, Jordan Cooper, Jonas Aiabens, Gregory Trudeau-Paquet, Gerard Baibomcowai, Michael Aiabens, Lyle Baibomcowai, Kyle Baibomcowai, Landon Manitowabi, Dawson Leblanc-Peltier and Chris Manitowabi!
Panther Points
The new jerseys have arrived, the schedules are made and the four, 25-26 Manitoulin Panther teams are ready to play. The U11, U13 and U15s hit the ice on Sunday, October 5th, while the U18 Lady Panthers start off first with a home game against the Sudbury Lady Wolves today, Wednesday, October 1st at 7:30 at the Nemi Rec Centre.
This season’s rosters have been released! Have a look for those you know and will know. Let’s help cheer them on this year.
The youngest side are the U-11’s featuring Hunter Inglis, Dawson Honess, Gazongii Manitowabi, Nixon Lane, Bryce Debassige, Harrison Wright, Alec Mills, Alexander Woods, Nolan Jones-Nashkawa, Conner Pheasant, Mikayla Bondy, Greyson Francis, Rowan Lecuyer, Reid Flood, Kyree Morrison, Deandre Nebenionquit-Chenier and Arlo Menzies!
On the U-13 squad are: Tate Abotossaway, Parker Donnelly, Aiden Corbiere, Ashton Piche, Ayleana McDermid, Bently Mailloux, Brody King, Bryson Sackoney, Calvin Kaboni, Howard Desjardins, Jacen Simon, Jaxyn Duguay, Joseph Jacko, Oliver Wilding, Treilyn Gonawabi and Trapper Cyr.
The U-15’s are Nathan Quackenbush, Kaedin Cooper–Trudeau, Adrian Bois, Landon Armstrong, Ryley Corbiere, Casey Bowerman, Jackson Lalonde, Hunter Nebonquit-Chenier, Boston Abbotossaway, Josh McComb, Merrik Sokoloski, Brayson McGregor, William McKeown, Owen Trudeau, Matthew Debassige, Matias Behm and Collin Campbell.
Finally, this year’s U18 Lady Panthers feature: Brynn Best, Ciera Sokoloski, Amara Wilson-Zegil, Ava Corbiere, Brinley Watson, Carlynn Simon, Charmaine Webkamigad, Clytie Mishibinijima, Emery Watson, Jordyn Corbiere, Kara Atchitawens, Kayla Lockeyer, Lourdes Taukei, Niomi Tomaselli, Maddie Kaboni, Megan Roszell and Naj Migwans!