Excitement and Sportsmanship Shine at the NWT School Table Tennis Championships

Another year, another thrilling edition of the NWT School Table Tennis Championships! Hosted at Weledeh School, this year’s event was a resounding success, showcasing incredible talent and sportsmanship among the young athletes. The atmosphere was electric, filled with smiles, high-fives, and super rallies that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

The competition was fierce, but the camaraderie among participants was even stronger. Athletes from various schools came together to compete in both doubles and singles events, culminating in a vibrant celebration of skill and teamwork. At the end of the day, medals were awarded for outstanding performances, and three banners were presented to the top schools.

Here are the winners:

DOUBLES

Middle School

1. Emereigh Moffatt / Kathleen Cai (WMS)
2. Cruz Munro / Jake Therrien (WMS)
3. Jaxon Adams / Craig Tracy (WMS)

High School

1. Giordano Dacorte / Markus Vandemeer (St. Pats)
2. Kevin Canadian / Jack Hurley (Deh Gáh, WMS)
3. Lucas Jonasson-Papineau / Jack Bragg (St. Pats)

SINGLES

High School Boys

1. Kevin Canadian (Deh Gáh)
2. Will Kanigan (St. Pats)
3. Paul Mendoza (St. Pats)

High School Girls

1. Lily Brennan (St. Pats)
2. Lexi Blandford (St. Pats)
3. Pontiac Mace (St. Pats)

Grade 6 Girls

1. Madeline Jackson (Chief T’Selehye)
2. Kaz Mauchan (WMS)
3. Olivia Glaser (St. Joe’s)

Grade 6 Boys

1. Kaleb Sabourin (Deh Gáh)
2. Oliver Case (WMS)
3. Cooper Demsey (WMS)

Grade 7 Girls

1. Neveah Jackson (Chief T’Selehye)
2. Rosetta Gully (Chief T’Selehye)
3. Amy Tobac (Chief T’Selehye)

Grade 7 Boys

1. Kael Enns (WMS)
2. Kobe White (WMS)
3. Russell Mackay (WMS)

Grade 8 Girls

1. Kathleen Cai (WMS)
2. Emereigh Moffatt (WMS)

Grade 8 Boys

1. Craig Tracy (WMS)
2. Jake Therrien (WMS)
3. Jack Hurley (WMS)

Banners Awarded:

• Middle School Banner: WMS
• Middle School Aggregate Banner: Chief T’Selehye
• High School Banner: St. Pats

We are incredibly proud of all the participants who prepared diligently for this event, showed up ready to compete, and supported their classmates while having fun.

A huge thank you goes out to our referee, Shari, for ensuring a smooth tournament, and to our helpers, Stephanie and Rob, for going the extra mile. We also want to extend our gratitude to Andrew from NT School Sport for his invaluable support with registration and throughout the tournament. Your dedication made this event a success!

As we wrap up this year’s championships, we look forward to the next edition, eager to see even more talent and enthusiasm from our young athletes.