Chatham\u2019s Bridget Carleton had two points Sunday in the Minnesota Lynx\u2019s 101-72 playoff win over the Golden State Valkyries in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n
Published Sep 15, 2025 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 3 minute read<\/p>\n
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Bridget Carleton (6) of the Minnesota Lynx passes upcourt during the third quarter against the Golden State Valkyries at Target Center on Sept. 11, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. (Ellen Schmidt\/Getty Images)Article contentCarleton, Lynx win playoff opener<\/p>\n
Chatham\u2019s Bridget Carleton had two points, three rebounds and three assists Sunday in the Minnesota Lynx\u2019s 101-72 playoff win over the Golden State Valkyries in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n
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The top-seeded Lynx shot 51.5 per cent from the floor and 41.7 per cent from three-point range.<\/p>\n
They\u2019ll try to complete a sweep of the best-of-three WNBA quarter-final Wednesday when they visit San Jose, Calif., for Game 2.<\/p>\n
If necessary, Game 3 will be Friday in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n
Jordan leads Hawks with three TDs<\/p>\n
Chatham\u2019s Ethan Jordan had another big game Saturday with eight catches for 177 yards and three touchdowns in the No. 1 Laurier Golden Hawks\u2019 41-19 win over the Waterloo Warriors in Waterloo.<\/p>\n
The three-time all-Canadian receiver tied Laurier\u2019s single-game record for touchdown catches. Cal Wither threw all three TDs.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s special,\u201d Laurier head coach Michael Faulds said. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to see the rapport him and Cal have gained over these quick four weeks. Ethan continues to impress everyone. I know every team knows that No. 4 is going to get the ball, so that makes it even more impressive.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Jordan\u2019s longest TD went for 88 yards, a new personal best. He\u2019d set his record a week earlier with an 81-yard catch.<\/p>\n
Jordan leads U Sports football with six touchdown catches. He\u2019s third in catches (33) and receiving yards (542) after four games.<\/p>\n
Blades blank Wild in season opener<\/p>\n
Jake Vancoillie had a 13-save shutout Sunday in the Blenheim Blades\u2019 9-0 win over the Walpole Island Wild in the Provincial Junior Hockey League\u2019s Stobbs Division.<\/p>\n
Blain Bacik, Casey Tellier, Ethan Waddick and Nelson DeKoning each had a goal and two assists in the Blades\u2019 season opener before 415 fans at Blenheim Memorial Arena.<\/p>\n
Braden Twigg, Tyler Trealout, Brett Stonehouse, Everitt Swayze and Stefan Jacobs also scored.<\/p>\n
Nicholas Jeranian made 37 saves for the Wild (0-3-0-0).<\/p>\n
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On Saturday, Nate Harris scored and Jackson Sterling made 31 saves in the Wild\u2019s 4-1 loss to the Flags in Mooretown.<\/p>\n
The Wild host the Lakeshore Canadiens Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Walpole Island and the Blades Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Wallaceburg.<\/p>\n
The Blades also host the Flags Sunday at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
Kings, Sharks lose in PJHL Stobbs<\/p>\n
Cameron Graham scored and Griffyn Taylor made 34 saves Friday in the Dresden Kings\u2019 2-1 loss to the Essex 73\u2019s in the PJHL\u2019s Stobbs Division.<\/p>\n
The defending champion 73\u2019s rallied with two second-period goals before 225 fans at the Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre.<\/p>\n
Also Friday, Brendan Gouin and Gavin Wasylyk scored in the Wheatley Omstead Sharks\u2019 4-2 loss to the Canadiens in Lakeshore. Adam Flanagan made 24 saves.<\/p>\n
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The Sharks (1-1-0-0) host the Amherstburg Admirals Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Kings (1-1-0-0) host the 73\u2019s again Friday at 7:30 p.m. and visit Amherstburg Saturday.<\/p>\n
Buxton Speedway crowns champions<\/p>\n
CJ Field (Late Models), Steve Shaw (Thunder Stocks), Brad McLeod (Modifieds), Steve Delisle (Mini Stocks) and Mark Phelan (Mini Mods) celebrated season championships Saturday at Buxton Speedway.<\/p>\n
The feature race winners were Field, Greg Belyea (Modifieds), Nick Cameron (Thunder Stocks), John Lubeck (Mini Stocks) and Marshall Hereygers (Mini Mods).<\/p>\n
Jackfish celebrate IBL championship<\/p>\n
The Welland Jackfish are Intercounty Baseball League champions for the second time in three years.<\/p>\n
The top-seeded Jackfish beat the Barrie Baycats 15-5 Sunday in Welland to take the best-of-seven Dominico Cup final in five games.<\/p>\n
LKSSAA football begins Wednesday<\/p>\n
The LKSSAA senior football season kicks off Wednesday when Wallaceburg visits Lambton Central at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, Ursuline hosts Northern 3:45 p.m. and Chatham-Kent visits Great Lakes at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Ursuline, Chatham-Kent, Northern and St. Patrick\u2019s are in the AAA division. Wallaceburg, Lambton Central and Great Lakes are in the AA division.<\/p>\n
Teams play each other once during their six-game schedules.<\/p>\n
Northern and Great Lakes are the defending champions.<\/p>\n
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