Western wins overall at host tournament

Western Open, January 28, 2017 (Thames Hall, Western University, London)

Western had its best showing this season winning 13 medals at its host tournament, and winning the combined men’s & women’s team score.  In the men’s division the men also placed first overall, while the women placed 2nd behind Brock in the women’s division.   Gold medals were won by Christine Grafe (48 kg W), Julie Steffler (55 kg W), Eric Jacobson (90 kg), Adam MacFadyen (61 kg) and Brayden Todd (57 kg).

Top 6 placings:

• 1^st Christine Grafe 48 kg W
• 1^st Julie Steffler 55 kg W
• 1^st Eric Jacobson 90 kg
• 1^st Adam MacFadyen 61 kg
• 1^st Brayden Todd 57 kg
• 2^nd Lauchlin MacDonald 65 kg
• 2^nd Caleb Rutner 68 kg
• 2^nd Brayden Ambo 72 kg
• 3^rd Ian Janes 72 kg
• 3^rd Josh Proctor 76 kg
• 3^rd Kyle Bonk-Dann 120 kg
• 3^rd Rachel Gibson 59 kg W
• 3^rd Junayd Ramzanali 54 kg
• 5^th Mohammad Kamalia 61 kg
• 5^th Kevin Marshall 82 kg

Julie Steffler on the Leg Ride

Lauchlin MacDonald won silver at 65 kg — with coach Kazy Iwai

Bennet Jaworski (82 kg) throws for 4 points