February 27, 2026 (Brockville, ON) – Two Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) schools are celebrating podium finishes after an exciting showing at the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (EOSSAA) Curling Championship, held February 24-26 at the Brockville Country Club.
The Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (VCI) mixed team won gold, defeating l’école secondaire publique L’Héritage from Cornwall 7-6 in an extra end after going undefeated in round robin play.
The gold medal team members are Ella MacKinnon (Lead), Mathias Boisvert (Second), Madison Parisien (Third/Vice), Rafael MacKinnon (Skip).
The North Dundas District High School men’s team secured bronze with a 10-9 extra-end win over Madawaska Valley District High School from Barry’s Bay in their final game.
The bronze medal team members are Ethan De Jong (Lead), Alex Biemond (Second), Jeremy Ball (Third/Vice), and Titus Karpowich (Skip).
Other UCDSB schools that competed at EOSSAA included Perth & District Collegiate Institute and South Grenville District High School in women’s curling, as well as Almonte District High School, Glengarry District High School, and North Grenville District High School in men’s curling.
For inquiries, please contact:
April Scott-Clarke
Manager of Communications
Upper Canada District School Board
[email protected]