Heat warning issued for Wednesday and Thursday
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Keira Anjema goes up for the tip in the LK title game Feb. 18 in Wallaceburg
LCCVI win Sr. Girls volleyball title
February 19, 2026
The Independent
The LCCVI Lancers are Senior Girls’ volleyball champions.
The team won the AA Lambton-Kent title Wednesday in Wallaceburg in four tight sets. The Lancers took the first set 25-23. The Tartans bounced back to win the second 27-25. Petrolia then captured the title with wins in the final two sets 25-22 and 25-16.
The SWOSSA final will be at LCCVI Feb. 26.
The Jr. Girls’, who beat McGregor in the semi-finals, take on Wallaceburg Thursday at 4:30 pm in Petrolia for the AA Lambton-Kent title.
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