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The 2025 NWT School Badminton Championships for Juniors brought together over 200 student athletes from across the Territory for three exciting days of competition in Yellowknife.
Schools and teams travelled in from the South Slave, North Slave, and Sahtu regions, filling the courts with energy, determination, and sportsmanship. For many athletes, this event marked their first territorial championship experience, while for others, it was a chance to return stronger and more confident than the year before.
The tournament took place across three host schools, Weledeh Catholic School, St. Patrick High School, and Sir John Franklin High School. Each venue was alive with rallies, cheers, and moments of growth that went far beyond the scoreboard.
This championship was about more than medals. It was a celebration of participation, effort, teamwork, and the relationships that school sport creates across communities. Athletes supported one another, coaches guided with care, and volunteers kept everything moving smoothly from the opening matches to the final ceremonies.
We extend our sincere thanks to the hosts, officials, coaches, teachers, parents, and volunteers who made this championship possible. Your commitment and energy created an environment where young athletes could compete, learn, and thrive.
Results
Grade 6 Banner: William McDonald School
Grade 7 Banner: PWK (Fort Smith)
Grade 8 Banner: William McDonald School
Grade 6
Boys Singles
1st – Taran Jaqpal, William McDonald Middle School
2nd – Quinn VanderVeen Kielstra, William McDonald Middle School
3rd – Ifeobaoluwa Adekoya, Chief T’Selehye School
Boys Doubles
1st – Emmett Long / Jesse Thibeault, William McDonald Middle School
2nd – Dalyn Bowden / Logan Fowler, ESJS
3rd – Kevin Afane / Finn Gostlin, William McDonald Middle School
Girls Singles
1st – Tara McShane, William McDonald Middle School
2nd – Charity Tracy, William McDonald Middle School
3rd – Jeevika Rikhari, Mildred Hall School
Girls Doubles
1st – Zoe Antonio / Anaya Hodge, ESJS
2nd – Miley Fabian / Piper Sunrise, Chief Sunrise School
3rd – Sofia De Ausen / Sydney Prendergast, ESJS
Mixed Doubles
1st – Ayden Tambour / Miley Fabian, Chief Sunrise School
2nd – Logan Fowler / Kate Delouw, ESJS
3rd – Silas Madsen / Nyla Satunino, William McDonald Middle School
Grade 7
Boys Singles
1st – Micah Delorme, PWK
2nd – Reyes Richardson, ESJS
3rd – Demian Bourque, PWK
Boys Doubles
1st – Micah Delorme / Demian Bourque, PWK
2nd – Reyes Richardson / George Tubon, ESJS
3rd – Jesse Elton-Moore / Carter Masuzumi, Fort Good Hope Falcons
Girls Singles
1st – Kiera Wetmore, PWK
2nd – Kassidy Mandeville, Deninu Eagles
3rd – Abrielle Camille, Weledeh School
Girls Doubles
1st – Abrielle Camille / Avivya Oguta, Weledeh School
2nd – Veronica Chicot / Kaelynn Lockhart, Chief Sunrise School
3rd – Alexis McLeod-Gardiner / Bea Lianza, Weledeh School
Mixed Doubles
1st – Micah Delorme / Kiera Wetmore, PWK
2nd – David Armstrong / Ava Fuentes, Range Lake North
3rd – Félix Bélanger / Éléonore Macpherson, EASC
Grade 8
Boys Singles
1st – Kael Enns, William McDonald Middle School
2nd – Linden Gaudet, St. Patrick’s High School
3rd – Frederik Lefort, EASC – St-Cyr
Boys Doubles
1st – Frederik Lefort / Zachary Messier, EASC – St-Cyr
2nd – James Decost / Kairo Talbot, William McDonald Middle School
3rd – Ben Skinner / Kyle Thibeault, William McDonald Middle School
Girls Singles
1st – Mandie Meirsch, Deninu Eagles
2nd – Lukka Nolting, William McDonald Middle School
3rd – Elizabeth Mackenzie, St. Patrick’s High School
Girls Doubles
1st – Mandie Meirsch / Brielle McKay, Deninu Eagles
2nd – Jasleen Mariano / Anika Oguto, St. Patrick’s High School
3rd – Hadley Dagdick / Pippa Palmer, William McDonald Middle School
Mixed Doubles
1st – Linden Gaudet / Aspen Bohnet, St. Patrick’s High School
2nd – Cameron Fabian / Hallie Norn, Chief Sunrise School
3rd – Clayton Chocolate / Kaysa Gratton, Mildred Hall School
Looking Ahead – Senior Championships
With the Junior Championships complete, excitement now builds for the Senior Badminton Championships coming up next. Another weekend of school pride, powerful rallies, and unforgettable moments is just around the corner.
We look forward to welcoming the senior athletes and continuing to celebrate the spirit of school sport across the Northwest Territories. Thank you for being part of this journey, and for helping make school sport something truly special.
