Mayfield Secondary School
Gordon Zhang
This Grade 11 student plays singles in senior boys’ badminton, and the team recently competed at a tournament. “We placed really well, considering the size of the school,” he said. He added he’s been playing the game for years, and enjoys playing pick-up in Mississauga. “It’s really fun,” he said. “I think it’s really competitive and intense.” The 16-year-old lives in Anthem.

Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School
Isaac Maxwell
This 17-year-old plays singles badminton at school, and recently placed fifth in the Northern Region Qualifier. He’s getting ready to play midfielder on the outdoor lacrosse team at school and played middle on the senior volleyball team. He’s also the captain of the school’s golf team. Away from school, he said he’s a “serious golfer,” competing in the Golf Association of Ontario and Golf Canada. The Grade 12 student lives in Mono Centre.

St. Michael Catholic Elementary School
Alessandro Catricala
The Grade 12 student is getting ready to play centre back on the school’s senior outdoor soccer team. He said they’ve played in one tournament already, but lost in the finals on a shootout. Away from school, he plays rep soccer at Supernova Academy in Mississauga and he used to play rep soccer in the Bolton Wanderers’ organization. The 17-year-old lives in Bolton.

Humberview Secondary School
Katelyn Norrie
The 15-year-old is getting ready to play badminton for her school, waiting for the season to start. She played last year, but the season was halted because of the teachers’ strike. She also played first on the junior girls’ curling team which won at ROPSSAA. In the community, she’s active with the Bolton Skating Club. The Grade 10 student lives in Bolton.