Two Durham College students make an impact in OCAA’s inaugural lacrosse sixes season
Durham College fields players in the OCAA’s first lacrosse sixes season. Jia Leblanc and Natalia Quesnel, both Massage Therapy students and varsity athletes, featured in October showcases; the next exhibition day is Oct. 18 at Vaso’s Field.
The Durham College Lords are competing in the OCAA’s first lacrosse sixes season, a mixed format played six-a-side on a 70 x 36 m surface. Massage Therapy students Jia Leblanc and Natalia Quesnel have joined a predominantly male roster, bringing experience from field lacrosse, soccer and rugby sevens. In recent exhibition play Leblanc recorded a shot on goal while Quesnel added a shot and an assist. Head coach Kyle Curtis praised their athleticism and adaptability. The exhibition schedule continues on October 18: Durham plays Mohawk at 11:00 a.m. and Fleming at 3:00 p.m. at Vaso’s Field.