Lakeland soccer teams find Provincial gold over St. Patrick's Day weekend

Jazmin Tremblay Mar 22, 2023 2:15 PM
The U19 Girls Cold Lake team show off their gold hardware after coming in first place at Provincials in Edmonton over the weekend.▲
Taking the top spot at Provincials was the U17 Girls Cold Lake team.▲
Not only did the U17 Boys United team earn gold at Provincials, they were also award the Fair Play Award, which is presented to the teams who are rated as having the best sportsmanship by referees.▲
The U13 Boys Bonnyville team made memories over the weekend as they participated in Provincials. The Bonnyville team finished the tournament in eighth place.▲
The U13 Girls Bonnyville team finished in fifth place during Provincials held in Edmonton over the weekend.▲
The U15 Boys Bonnyville may have only finished in seventh place, but the group won their division's Fair Play Award, which is presented to the teams who are rated as having the best sportsmanship by referees.▲
The U19 Boys Lakeland team finished in fifth place at Provincials.▲

LAKELAND - Lakeland District soccer teams had a great showing over the weekend in Edmonton as the competed in Provincials.

"All had a memorable experience," said Melissa Foglietta, the executive director of the Lakeland District Soccer Association.

But first place wasn't the only title earned by Lakeland teams.

"The U15 Boys Bonnyville and U17 Boys United teams won their division's “Fair Play” awards, which was presented to the teams who the referees rated the highest for sportsmanship," added Foglietta.

Jaren Conrad, player #6 for the U17 Boys United team, also tied for the Golden Boot Award for most goals in the tournament.  Conrad would go on to score seven goals throughout the weekend. 

Head coach Curtis Conrad noted, many of the U17 boys were among the top 10 scorers in their division at the tournament.

"Well done boys. You have represented Bonnyville Soccer Association and Lakeland Soccer with class," added Conrad.

Provincial results

U19 Girls Cold Lake – Gold Medal

U17 Boys United – Gold Medal

U17 Girls Cold Lake - Gold Medal

U19 Boys Lakeland - 5th Place

U13 Girls Bonnyville - 5th Place

U15 Boys Bonnyville - 7th Place

U13 Boys Bonnyville - 8th Place

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