After an intense series of events at the Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games, the initial phase of competitions is coming to a close. The action was particularly intense at the Corner Brook Civic Centre, where ball hockey players from various parts of the province vied for medals on Tuesday.
In the gold medal match, Team Mount Pearl South emerged victorious with a 4-3 win over Team Avalon. Thirteen-year-old Raine Foss from Paradise clinched the winning goal and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity. Reflecting on the game, Raine mentioned, “I made the pass to the defense, saw the opening, made my move, and scored. Representing MPS is an incredible experience; this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Raine’s teammate, Reid Swain, shared his excitement about leaving Corner Brook with a gold medal. He noted, “We’ve been working hard for the past few months, and we didn’t expect to come out on top. But we did it, and it feels amazing.”
Although Team Avalon’s Ryan Walsh didn’t achieve his desired medal color, he is departing from Corner Brook with fond memories. He expressed, “Staying with all the guys in school and engaging in various activities was fantastic. It was all enjoyable.”
Meanwhile, Team Central secured the bronze medal, a source of pride for 14-year-old Jack Stone from Grand Falls-Windsor. Stone described his emotions, saying, “It’s absolutely thrilling. You enter a tournament with uncertainty, and winning a medal is a great feeling.”
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