Story written by The Grand at 101 Centre Wellington District High School Co-op Student: Sandro Molina
WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington North Council welcomed the Arthur Aces U9 #2 squad to its council meeting on Monday.
The team was recognized for winning the U9 “F” gold medal at the 2025 Ontario Box Lacrosse Provincial Championships.
The team traveled to Durham Region from August 3-5 for the event, winning all five games of group play before qualifying for the playoff round.
In the semifinal, the Aces defeated Six Nations #2 by a score of 7-5, and they defeated Centre Wellington by a score of 10-4 in the championship game.
Team members include Ethan Murr, Cullen Johnson, Sam Clark, Alexander Densmore, Tommy Boggs, Brynnlee Courts, Carson Campbell, Jordan Luty, Ben Densmore, Pearce McCann, MJ Vidler, Josephine Meredith, Avery Evans, Wesley Parsons, Weston Presswood, Conrad Wagner, Paislee Gibson, head coach Doug Gibson, coaches Tim Boggs, Ryan Densmore and Braidyn Vidler, and manager Kaleigh Gibson.
“On behalf of Wellington North Council, staff and residents, I extend our congratulations to the Arthur Aces,” said Mayor Andy Lennox. “To win a provincial championship is no easy feat, and you should be proud of your accomplishment. You’re great representatives of Wellington North, and your community is proud of you.”
