Lancer Finish Regular Season Strong

The Loyalist Lancers women's rugby 7s team wrapped up their regular season with a solid performance at the final tournament hosted by Durham College, securing their spot in the OCAA Championship.

Day 1 saw the Lancers face tough competition, starting with a narrow 10-5 loss to the Humber Hawks. Holly McMaster scored the lone try for the Lancers in a hard-fought game. In their second match, the team fell 39-7 to the Durham Lords, with Shelby Mumby scoring a try and Hannah Bender adding the convert.

Day 2 was a redemption day for the Lancers, as they bounced back with a 22-10 victory over the Seneca Sting. Madison Reid, Faith Ayres, Sarah Fielding, and Ryan Fitzgerald all scored tries, while Fitzgerald added a key conversion. The momentum continued in their final match, a 12-5 win over the Conestoga Condors, with tries from Hannah Bender and Faith Ayres sealing the victory.

With these results, the Lancers have officially qualified for the OCAA Championship, which will be hosted at home on Saturday, October 26. The team will look to build on their strong season as they head into the championship competition.