SILVER

Pictured are the Ontario Lacrosse Association Provincial C Finalists – Cornwall Intermediate Celtics. In front row from left are: Spencer Lalonde, Justin Lefebvre, Douglas McFarlane, Myles Bisson, Ryne Legue, Daniel Lazore, Jordan Squire and Pat Paquette. In back row are: Gary Lefebvre(Trainer), Allan Smoke(Assistant Coach), Dave Kuhn, Matt Jacobs, Craig Sheeny, Pier-Olivier Castonguay, Randel Seymour, Joshua Loney, Tyler Jones, Taylor Smoke, and George McFarlane (Head Coach). Absent from photo are: Randy Lalonde (trainer), Travis Nutbrown, Matt McMartin, Johnathan Dore, Wyatt Irven (Captain), and team Managers Norma Lefebvre and Patty Lalonde.

The Cornwall Intermediate Celtics lacrosse team came home as Provincial Silver Medalists, saving their best for last. The Cornwall Celtics (ages 17-21) didn't win any local tournaments in 2010, but they came through big-time in Whitby finishing second at the Ontario Lacrosse Association 16-team C-level championships. It's Cornwall's first-ever silver Provincial medal at the intermediate level, a first medal for head coach George McFarlane. "The difference this year was the (level of) commitment,' McFarlane said."The guys worked very, very hard this year. They knew we had a good team and they were committed to practicing and winning.' Cornwall was an overall 4-2 at the provincials, posting wins over Stayner (4-3), Sun County (8-1) and Wallaceburg (6-1) before moving on to the semifinal round. The Celtics capped the mid-week three-day affair with a 3-2 semifinal win over the Gloucester Griffins before dropping the final 5-3 to Nepean's Knights. It was a close gold-medal game, the Celtics trailed 4-3 and pulled their net minder, but Nepean scored a late insurance goal. Overall, this was an outstanding way to finish the season by coming home with a SILVER medal from the Provincials in Whitby. Congratulations Celtics, you deserve it.