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Michelle Thomas during the SWOSSAA final between North Lambton and Tecumseh Vista May 27 in Forest.

North Lambton falls to Tecumseh Vista in SWOSSAA Soccer Final

May 28, 2026

The Independent

North Lambton Eagles Coach Scott Wilson says the girls soccer team played “a good hard game” but it wasn’t enough as Tecumseh Vista claimed the Senior Girls SWOSSAA title.

Tecumseh scored three unanswered goals during the final May 27 in Forest. Wilson added Goalie Brookelynn MacKenzie played “amazing.”

North Lambton ended the season with a 7-2 record,

Sammie Letkeman does some fancy footwork during the SWOSSAA final between North Lambton and Tecumseh Vista May 27 in Forest.
Jenna Miller fights for the ball during the SWOSSAA final between North Lambton and Tecumseh Vista May 27 in Forest.
Michelle Thomas tries to control the ball during the SWOSSAA final between North Lambton and Tecumseh Vista May 27 in Forest.
Emmalee George heads the ball during the SWOSSAA championship game in Forest May 27.
Alicia Fuller keeps her eye on the ball during the SWOSSAA final between North Lambton and Tecumseh Vista May 27 in Forest.

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