More than 460 athletes from 19 Francophone schools across Northern Ontario took part in the Franco-du-Nord Volleyball Tournament in Sudbury Nov. 25-27.
Over the three days of competition, 45 participating teams put their athletic skills to the test, built friendships and celebrated their Francophone pride in a competitive environment.
‘’We are proud to have brought together passionate young volleyball players and their coaches to celebrate the sport, teamwork and Francophone pride,” said Tom Michaud, director of education at CSC Nouvelon.
“The event was filled with exciting matches, incredible team spirit, and an energy that truly showcased the passion of these young athletes.
“A big thank you to the CSC Nouvelon organizing committee and our partners for their dedication to supporting Franco-Ontarian youth. Congratulations to all the teams for their outstanding participation!’’
Tournament results and ranking per division:
Competitive Division
Girls
· Gold - École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier (Sudbury)
· Silver - École catholique Félix-Ricard (Sudbury)
· Bronze - École secondaire catholique Algonquin (North Bay)
Boys
· Gold - École St-Étienne (Dowling)
· Silver - École Alliance St-Joseph (Chelmsford)
· Bronze - École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier (Sudbury)
Intermediate Division
Girls
· Gold - École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Sturgeon Falls)
· Silver - École secondaire catholique Algonquin (North Bay)
· Bronze - École St-Paul (Lively)
Boys
· Gold - École secondaire catholique Algonquin (North Bay)
· Silver - École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Sturgeon Falls)
· Bronze - École St-Paul (Lively)
Recreational Division
Girls
· Gold - École Saint-Joseph (Blind River)
· Silver - École St-Denis (Sudbury)
· Bronze - École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier (Sudbury)
Boys
· Gold - École catholique Ste-Thérèse (Ramore)
· Silver - École St-Thomas (Warren)/École St-Antoine (Noëlville)
· Bronze - École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph (Sturgeon Falls)