PDHS Girls’ Rugby team heading into semi finals on top of A.A.B.H.N scoreboard

Submitted by PDHS Teacher Garth Chivers

The Paris District High School Girls’ Rugby team is heading into next week’s semi final game on top of the A A B H N scoreboard after two wins and tie in varsity action this past week

It all started on Monday, 8 May, PDHS travelled to Waterford to compete in a pair of games.

The first game was against North Park. Ashley Cain scored the first try for Paris right at the half time whistle.

In the second half, Serena Gambacort, Masika Sherbino, and Maggie Beaudin each scored tries bringing the final score to 20-0 for Paris

Player of the match was Marlie Reddin for organizing pods and determined rucking and tackling.

The second game was against BCI. In the first half, BCI scored 2 tries and was leading by 10-0 at half time.

In the second half, Ashley Cain scored her second try of the day. And then Lisa Tichelaar scored a tie to bring the game to a 10-10 tie, which is how the game ended.

Player of the match was Harper North, for orchestrating the offense and leading the defense

On Wednesday, 10 May, Paris hosted the Holy Trinity girls’ rugby team on Paris’ own home field.

It was a very tough game, with both teams’ defenses proving hard to break.

Neither team scored during the first half, leaving the score at 0-0 at half time In the second half, Holy Trinity scored the first try of the game, leaving Paris down by 5-0 But then Masika Sherbino scored Paris’ only try of the game Then Harper North successfully kicked in a 2-point conversion to win the game for Paris, 7-5.

Player of the match was Petra Keefe for her determined rucking and tackling. Paris’next game is against St Johns and will be played on Monday, 15 May at 4 P.M.

The PDHS Girls’ Rugby Team has a lot of reasons to celebrate. They are undefeated heading into the season semi final on Monday. More photos on page 21.

Brantford council proclaims May 23 Hayley Wickenheiser Day!

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Wickenheiser is coming to Brantford on May 23, 2023 as part of the Ladies Who Lead speaker series We are now thrilled to announce that following Hayley’s presentation, she will be joined by Olympians Krista DuChene (marathoner) and Garrett Riley (Silver Medalist Sledge Hockey) for an exciting fireside chat!

This will be a night of inspiration as Hayley Wickenheiser motivates us with her stories and lessons learned on her incredible journey, followed by exhilarating stories from local legends Krista DuChene and Garrett Riley.

Hayley Wickenheiser’s commitment to life and sport has earned her seven world championships, four gold and one silver Olympic medals, and seven gold and four silver medals at the Women’s World Hockey Championships She was Canada’s official flag bearer at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, was inducted into Canada’s Hockey Hall of Fame in 2019, and in 2011 was appointed to the Order of Canada, Canada’s highest honour. With an impressive 23-year career with Canada’s Women’s National Ice Hockey Team, she retired in 2017 to pursue medical school

In 2021, she completed her studies and became a medical doctor, and published her first book Over the Boards: Lessons from the Ice. She was hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018 and was recently promoted in 2022 to the Assistant General Manager for the team

She is widely considered to be the Best Female Hockey Player.

Krista DuChene placed 3rd at the 2018 Boston Marathon, 35th at the 2016 Olympic Games, won the Canadian Half Marathon Championship at the Banque Scotia 21K de Montreal and is the Canadian 50km record holder She is a mom of three, a Registered Dietician, a Public Speaker, and the 5th fastest Canadian marathoner in history.

Garrett Riley played in his first world championships in 2019 in Sledge Hockey representing Canada and won a silver medal at the 2022 Olympic games. He was named the Frank Tomlin Memorial Award winner as Brantford’s Sportsperson of the Year At age 15, Riley was diagnosed with osteosarcoma – the same cancer as Terry Fox They were initially able to save the leg in a 2011 surgery, which left him cancer-free, but complications arose in 2017 his left leg was amputated

This incredible event is presented by Ladies Who Lead, an organization that empowers women in an environment of collaboration, the speaker series is meant to bring together local businesses, charities, and organizations to experience empowering, engaging speakers who inspire and enrich our community. These events are aimed to foster community growth by supporting local organizations to nurture the opportunity to learn, grow and lead This year’s event will raise funds for the Arnold Anderson Sport Fund, the Brantford Girls Hockey Association, Brantford Minor Hockey, Paris Minor Hockey, and Brantford Community Hockey League.

Tickets are now available for purchase by visiting www.sandersoncentre.ca for $50.00, with $5.00 from each ticket going back to the registered sports organizations.

To learn more about what Ladies Who Lead is all about, we invite you to check out our website at www.ladieswholead.ca