B.C.'s best shine at U15 Box Lacrosse Championships

LANGLEY, BC – Four provincial champions were crowned this weekend as the 2025 BC Lacrosse Association Co-Ed U15 Minor Box Lacrosse Provincial Championships wrapped up Sunday (July 13) afternoon at Langley Events Centre.

The four-day event – held July 10 to 13 – featured 26 top U15 teams from across British Columbia competing in four divisions: A1, A2, B, and C. Each division concluded with a gold medal game to determine the provincial champion.

“We were proud to host so many teams, families, and officials from across the province,’ said Alex Vanichuk, Langley Minor Lacrosse Association’s president. “It was a fantastic celebration of the game, and we are grateful to all the volunteers and staff who helped make this event such a success.”

Division A1

After dropping their tournament opener, the Ridge Meadows Burrards responded in dominant fashion, winning the rest of their games to claim the A1 gold medal with a 6-4 victory over the Coquitlam Adanacs.

Down 1-0 after the first period in the championship final, the Burrards erupted for five unanswered goals in the middle frame to take control. Ethan Bay led the way with two goals and an assist, while Daxton Lowe matched his three-point effort with a goal and two helpers. Liam O’Connor, Benjamin Beitel, and Ali Foreman also found the back of the net.

Coquitlam was led by Kellen Wilkins’ pair of goals, with Jonah Hong and Chase Wiseman each recording a goal and an assist.

Ridge Meadows finished atop their pool at 2-1, posting back-to-back shutouts after an opening loss. They advanced to the final with a 7-2 semi-final win over Nanaimo. Coquitlam punched their ticket to the championship by defeating Langley – the only team to beat Ridge Meadows during the tournament – 7-4 in the other semi-final.

Langley claimed the bronze medal with a narrow 6-5 victory over Nanaimo.

Division A2

A dominant first period set the tone as the Port Coquitlam Saints punched their ticket to the A2 provincial final in convincing fashion.

The Saints exploded for five goals in the opening frame and never looked back, cruising to a 12-3 victory over Saanich. Brandon Miller (2 goals, 2 assists) and Adam Larsen (1 goal, 3 assists) led the offence with four-point performances, while Jaymie Peragine added two goals and an assist. Blake Boddy (1-1), Hunter Darling (1-1), Nolan Jorgenson, Dominic Biglow, Mitchell Wilson, Josh Neufeld, and Blair McKenzie also found the back of the net.

Nixon Bradley scored twice for Saanich, and Lucas Barillaro had the other.

Port Coquitlam finished the tournament a perfect 5-0, outscoring opponents by a combined 46-16.

In the bronze-medal game, Ridge Meadows rolled to a 16-4 win over North Shore.

Division B

Graysen Arcuri played the hero in overtime, lifting the Penticton Heat to a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Ridge Meadows Burrards to capture B Division provincial gold.

The Heat held a 3-2 lead after two periods but trailed late in regulation before Leighton Barber netted the equalizer with 2:18 remaining, setting the stage for Arcuri’s game-winning goal in the 10-minute extra frame.

Grayson Austen led the Penticton offence with a hat trick, while Ridge Meadows got a pair of goals from Luke Hastings and singles from Millan Bradford and Liam Komaromi.

Both teams went a perfect 3-0 in pool play to reach the semi-finals, where Penticton downed Peninsula 6-4 and Ridge Meadows defeated Vancouver 9-2.

Peninsula claimed the bronze medal with a narrow 6-5 win over Vancouver.

Division C

The Sunshine Coast Rapids capped a dominant four-day run with a commanding 10-1 win over the Ridge Meadows Burrards in the C Division championship final.

James Cuthbertson, Noah Murawsky, Oliver McTaggart, and Jackson Arseneau each scored twice, while Luka Orescanin and Logan Bach added singles. Carter Short had the lone goal for Ridge Meadows.

The Rapids were a perfect 5-0 at the tournament, outscoring opponents 52-7 and allowing more than one goal just once.

In the bronze-medal game, Chilliwack earned a 13-9 victory over Surrey/Semiahmoo.

About the Championships

The U15 Co-Ed Minor Box Lacrosse Provincial Championships brought together 26 teams from across the province, offering an opportunity for young athletes to compete at the highest level of their age group.

Hosted at Langley Events Centre, the event was part of a full slate of provincial tournaments coordinated by BC Lacrosse Association during the 2025 summer season.

For more information about BC Lacrosse events and programs, visit www.bclacrosse.com and for full scores and results from the U15 championships, click here.

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