North Shore Athletes Face tough Competition at Provincial School Championships
DRUMMONDVILLE,quebec – the school badminton season concluded with the RSEQ Provincial Championship in Drummondville,where North shore athletes faced stiff competition.Playoff berths were scarce for the region’s badminton teams.
Badminton: Two Women’s Doubles Teams Reach Playoffs
Only two women’s doubles teams, in the Benjamin and Juvenile categories, advanced from the preliminary rounds to the elimination bracket.
Mathilde Chamberland and Maëly Deschênes, along with Kelly-Ann deschênes and Jeanne Hovington, all from polyvalente des Berges, saw their championship hopes end in the quarter-finals. Chamberland and Deschênes posted a 3-3 record in the preliminary stage, while Deschênes and Hovington went 4-2.
Basketball: Limited Success at Provincial Championships
The Provincial School Basketball Championship also proved challenging for North Shore teams.
The Vikings from Poly des Baies de Baie-Comeau in both the Cadet and Juvenile women’s divisions, were the only teams to secure a single victory in their three games. The Vikings also represented the North Shore in the Benjamin women’s,Benjamin men’s,and Juvenile men’s categories. The Husky from Jean-du-Nord/Manikoutai competed in the Cadet men’s division.
Badminton Provincial Championship Results – North Shore Contingent
Benjamin Category
- Girls’ Singles: Léonie Hovington (Berges): 2 wins, 4 losses
- Boys’ Singles: Raphaël Boucher (Berges): 0 wins, 5 losses
- Boys’ Doubles: Mickaël Mckenzie/Pishimuss Vollant-Roy (Manikanetish): 1 win, 5 losses
- Mixed Doubles: Charline Gauthier/Benjamin Laprise (Berges): 1 win, 5 losses
Cadet Category
- Girls’ Singles: Loriane Paquet (Berges): 1 win, 5 losses
- Boys’ Singles: Félix Thériault (ESSB): 1 win, 5 losses
- Girls’ Doubles: Leïla Gauthier/Laurence Nolet (Berges): 1 win, 5 losses
- Boys’ Doubles: Marley St-Onge Pinette/Penute Malleck Rich (Manikanetish): 0 wins, 6 losses
- Mixed Doubles: Madeline Hovington/Louis-jules Gauthier (Berges): 1 win, 5 losses
Juvenile category
- Girls’ Singles: Emma-Rose belley (CEL’A): 2 wins, 4 losses
- boys’ Singles: Vincent Paquet (Berges): 0 wins, 6 losses
- Boys’ Doubles: Guillaume Bacon/Samuel Boulay (CEL’A): 0 wins, 6 losses
- Mixed Doubles: Mathilde Gagnon/Virgile Grenier (Berges): 1 win, 5 losses
What was the author’s primary purpose in writing this article – to simply report results, to celebrate North Shore athletes, or to analyze the reasons for limited success?
North Shore Athletes Face tough Competition at Provincial School Championships
DRUMMONDVILLE,quebec – the school badminton season concluded with the RSEQ Provincial Championship in Drummondville,where North shore athletes faced stiff competition.Playoff berths were scarce for the region’s badminton teams.
Badminton: Two Women’s Doubles Teams Reach Playoffs
only two women’s doubles teams, in the Benjamin and Juvenile categories, advanced from the preliminary rounds to the elimination bracket.
Mathilde Chamberland and Maëly deschênes, along with Kelly-Ann deschênes and Jeanne Hovington, all from polyvalente des Berges, saw their championship hopes end in the quarter-finals. Chamberland and Deschênes posted a 3-3 record in the preliminary stage,while deschênes and Hovington went 4-2.
Basketball: Limited Success at Provincial Championships
The Provincial School basketball Championship also proved challenging for North Shore teams.
The Vikings from Poly des baies de Baie-Comeau in both the cadet and Juvenile women’s divisions, were the only teams to secure a single victory in their three games.The Vikings also represented the North Shore in the Benjamin women’s,Benjamin men’s,and Juvenile men’s categories.The Husky from Jean-du-Nord/Manikoutai competed in the Cadet men’s division.
Badminton provincial Championship Results - North Shore Contingent
Benjamin Category
- Girls’ Singles: Léonie Hovington (Berges): 2 wins, 4 losses
- Boys’ Singles: raphaël Boucher (Berges): 0 wins, 5 losses
- Boys’ Doubles: Mickaël Mckenzie/Pishimuss Vollant-Roy (manikanetish): 1 win, 5 losses
- Mixed Doubles: Charline Gauthier/Benjamin Laprise (berges): 1 win, 5 losses
Cadet Category
- Girls’ Singles: Loriane Paquet (Berges): 1 win, 5 losses
- boys’ Singles: Félix Thériault (ESSB): 1 win, 5 losses
- Girls’ Doubles: Leïla Gauthier/Laurence Nolet (Berges): 1 win, 5 losses
- Boys’ Doubles: Marley st-Onge Pinette/Penute Malleck Rich (Manikanetish): 0 wins, 6 losses
- Mixed Doubles: Madeline Hovington/Louis-jules Gauthier (Berges): 1 win, 5 losses
Juvenile category
- Girls’ Singles: Emma-Rose belley (CEL’A): 2 wins, 4 losses
- boys’ Singles: Vincent Paquet (Berges): 0 wins, 6 losses
- Boys’ Doubles: Guillaume Bacon/Samuel Boulay (CEL’A): 0 wins, 6 losses
- Mixed Doubles: Mathilde Gagnon/Virgile Grenier (Berges): 1 win, 5 losses
Q&A: Provincial School Championships
What is the RSEQ?
RSEQ stands for “Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec,” the quebec Student Sports Network. It’s the association that oversees school sports competitions in the province, including the badminton and basketball championships mentioned in the article.
Where was the badminton championship held?
The badminton championship took place in Drummondville, quebec.
Which schools are mentioned in the article?
The article mentions several schools, including: Polyvalente des Berges, Poly des Baies de Baie-Comeau, Jean-du-Nord/Manikoutai, and CEL’A (Center d’études de la Baie-Comeau) and ESSB (École secondaire Serge-Bouchard).
What categories were included in the badminton competition?
The badminton competition featured Benjamin, Cadet, and Juvenile categories, which generally correspond to different age groups within the school system.
What is the meaning of “preliminary rounds” and “elimination bracket”?
The preliminary rounds are the initial matches where teams or individuals compete to qualify for the next stage. The elimination bracket is the playoff stage where the winners advance and the losers are knocked out.
Did any North Shore basketball teams achieve meaningful success?
The article indicates that North Shore basketball teams encountered difficulties.The Vikings from Poly des Baies de Baie-Comeau managed a single victory in both the Cadet and Juvenile women’s divisions. The article doesn’t specify the final standings.
What are some tips for improving badminton skills?
To improve your badminton skills, focus on consistent practice, footwork drills, and understanding the strategic aspects of the game. Consider taking lessons or joining a badminton club.
Despite the challenges, these athletes represented their schools with pride. Remember to support your local school teams!
