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December 30, 2025

The Independent

Mooretown and East Lambton claimed two of three U18 titles during the annual Earl Trevail Silver Stick tournament in Petrolia.

Mooretown was undefeated in the tourney, beating Petrolia 6-1 in the final at the Greenwood Recreation Centre Tuesday to claim the U18 B1 title.

And the East Lambton Eagles were also undefeated in the Petrolia tournament, beating Ausable Valley 4-1 in the final Tuesday evening to win the U18 B2 title.

Both teams advance to the International Silver Stick in Forest.

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