The Under 16 Team BC field lacrosse team was crowned Alumni Cup national champions after outlasting Team Ontario 11-10 in the gold medal match Sunday at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.
The victory marked the first gold medal for Team BC Field Lacrosse teams since 2008.
Team BC opened tournament play Friday by blasting Manitoba 31-0, the clobbered Alberta on Saturday by a 20-4 count.
Earlier Sunday, the left coasters handled Saskatchewan 15-6 to advance to the championship game.
The U-16 tournament all-star team selected from Team BC included goalie Stuart Smith, defence; Aaron Madaisky and Brad Hoffman, midfield; and Reece Callies and Brett Kujala on attack.
The U-19 Team BC field lacrosse team met Team Ontario in the gold medal game only to lose by a single goal for the second straight year by a score of 13-12 in the battle for the First Nations Trophy.
The U-19 tournament all-star team selected from Team BC included Danny McDermott, defence; Jessie King, midfield; and Reegan Comeault and Zachary Porter, attack.
