LCCVI, North Lambton bow out in Lambton-Kent boys volleyball finals
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Mason Stevens, 10, left, and Connor Bork, 9, get a photo with London Knight and Watford native Evan Van Gorp with the Memorial Cup.
Dreaming big with a hometown hero
August 11, 2025
Warwick Township celebrated a hometown hero’s success Saturday.
Evan Van Gorp of the Memorial Cup Champion London Knights was honoured in Watford during the annual Cornfest. Warwick Mayor Todd Case and Deputy Mayor John Couwenberg presented Van Gorp with a plaque recognizing his accomplishments, and unveiled a permanent plaque that will be displayed the Watford arena.
Above, Mason Stevens, 10, left, and Connor Bork, 9, get a photo with London Knight and Watford native Evan Van Gorp with the Memorial Cup while Doug Gosden, 11, came prepared to meet Van Gorp, donning a Van Gorp jersey. He watched closely as Van Gorp signs his hat.
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