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June 1, 2024

PHOTOS BY SYDNEY GOODREAU/THE INDEPENDENT

Jack Helps of LCCVI is one of several Lancers advancing to the provincial track and field championships in Day One of the West Regionals in Windsor.

Helps earned gold in Javelin with a throw of 55.94m.

James Grant wins silver

James Grant of LCCVI won Silver in the Junior Men’s 1500m race at the West Regionals earning his berth to the provincial finals in London next week.

Meagan Munro wins Silver in the 80m Hurdles.

Meagan Munro is also heading to OFSSA after winning silver in the 80m Hurdles. Munro also anchored the final leg of the 4×100 meter race.

Meagan Munro anchoring the Girls 4x100m team. The team placed fourth.

LCCVI’s team placed fourth in the race.

Hunter Mitchell in the Junior Men’s 100m Hurdles

Hunter Mitchell of LCCVI jumps over a hurdle during the junior 100-meter hurdle race placing fourth. He heads to OFSSA at Western next week.

Kaiya Greydanus of LCCVI jumps over a hurdle during the novice 80-meter hurdle race, earning second place in her heat during the West Regionals at the University of Windsor on Friday. She won sixth place overall during the finals. 

Spencer Horwood

Spencer Horwood of LCCVI throws the shot put ball during the junior shot put competition, earning tenth place.

Katelyn Nicholson

Katelyn Nicholson of LCCVI jumps over the pole during the senior high jump competition, earning eighth place.

Darius Landon

Darius Landon of LCCVI jumps over the pole during the senior high jump competition, tying for 14th place with LK’s Michael Grand.

Kole Chapman and Damien Weston

Kole Chapman passes the baton to Damien Weston during the novice 4×100-metre race. The LCCVI boys relay team placed 15th.

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