Lancers LK football champs
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Isaiah Ardell heads down the field in the Lambton-Kent championship game Nov. 5, 2026 in Petrolia.
Lancers LK football champs
November 5, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent
LCCVI is the Lambton-Kent Senior AA football champions.
The Lancers won in convincing fashion with a 38-6 win over the Wallaceburg Tartans.
Damien Weston and Xander Knapp each had two touchdowns in Thursday’s game. Quarterback Isaiah Ardell had a touchdown and a safety while playing defence.
Luke Shaw booted four through the uprights after the touchdowns.
Graeme Hazzard had the lone touchdown for the Tartans.
The Lancers will take on the winner of the Windsor-Essex division.
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