Spring Development Program Recap

A Season of Growth, Talent, and Competition

This spring, the St. Lawrence Lightning ran their 2nd annual regional basketball Spring Development program that brought together an incredible group of young female athletes from across South Eastern Ontario. After two Talent ID sessions in March, we were overwhelmed by the talent on display. Originally planning to select 20–24 players, we expanded our roster to 31 athletes, ranging from Grade 6 to Grade 10, thanks to the exceptional turnout.

These players came from communities throughout the region, including Trenton, Prince Edward County, Belleville, Kingston, and Brockville.

We all trained together throughout the spring (16 practices). For each event, we created three teams - U14, U15, and U16 with players moving around depending on availability and tournament rules. In many games, our players were 1–2 years younger than their opponents, yet they consistently rose to the challenge with intensity, teamwork, and determination.

Roster

Name	Grade	Club
Emily Carrier	10	Lightning
Hayley Easton	10	Lightning
Jordan Scriver	10	Impact
Marina Playter-Tufts	10	Lightning
Olivia Allore	10	Impact
Sydney Hunter	10	Lightning
Victoria McCourt	10	Lightning
Whitney Milne	10	Impact
Alliya Derbyshire	9	Lightning
Evangeline Valente	9	Impact
Arayia Rylands	9	Blazers
Maddi Clements	9	Impact
Nora Young	9	Impact
Peyton Pleasance	9	Spirits
Addison Lawrence	8	West Ottawa
Claire Saganowich	8	Impact
Hannah Reilly	8	Blazers
Jaden Hope	8	Impact
Kallie Secours-Rylands	8	ONL
Mackenzie Weaver	8	Spirits
Marie Stewart	8	Impact
Myla Empey	8	Spirits
Rosie McDowell	8	Impact
Sarah Playter-Tufts	8	Impact
Tessa Sauerbrei	8	Impact
Adelaide Dyck	7	Impact
Briella Criss	7	Impact
Raya Holoway	7	Spirits
Sophie Lockhart	7	Impact
Gabriella Mundacruz	6	Impact
June Wollenberg	6	Spirits

Coaches

Thank you to our volunteer coaches for your time and commitment.

• Bridget Mulholland

• Chelsea Reynolds

• Jamie McCourt

• Jason Reynolds

• Kevin Perkins

• Kyla Perkins

• Randy Douglas

• Tegan Reynolds

• Tyler Saurerbrei

Tournament Highlights

I-90 Shootout – Syracuse, NY

• U14 finished 2nd overall, showing poise beyond their years.

• U15 (playing up in U16) dominated pool play, falling in a tough semi-final to a well-organized team from Pennsylvania.

• U16 continued to develop chemistry and gained valuable early-season experience that helped them in their next events.
  

Ontario Basketball Festival – Niagara, ON

• Both U15 and U16 teams won their pools and met in the tournament final.

• The final was a high-level, competitive game, with U16 defeating U15 in a Lightning vs. Lightning showdown.

• U14s showed big strides in development throughout the weekend playing some very tough competition and finished 1-3.
  

Summer Slam – Montreal, QC

• U15 and U16 both finished with strong 3–1 records, ending the season on a high note.

• U14s, facing significantly older competition, went 0–3–1, earning a hard-fought tie in their final game—a proud moment that reflected their determination and progress.

Looking Ahead

The Spring 2025 season was a huge success for our program, setting the stage for more player development, competitive opportunities, and regional collaboration. We’re proud of every athlete who wore the Lightning jersey this Spring and can’t wait to see what’s next.

Stay connected for news on upcoming tryouts for our 2025-26 season!

Thank you for supporting youth basketball in South Eastern Ontario.

– The St. Lawrence Lightning Team