WINDSOR LANCER AWARDED U SPORTS WOMEN’S STUDENT-ATHLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Chloe VidAmour won a bronze medal in triple at the OUA Championships with a season best jump of 12.09m, helping Windsor finish third overall in the team standings. The fourth-year hometown product and human kinetics major has served as an Adapted Physical Exercise (APEX) program coordinator, volunteering in the one-one-one program on campus for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She also launched the APEX-STEPS Initiative, adapting the program for a school-based setting with physical activity programming for secondary schools across the Greater Essex County District School Board.

In addition, VidAmour has been a jumps coach at Holy Names Catholic High School and Sandwich West Public School, and spent a semester abroad participating in a hands-on internship and track and field coaching opportunities while overcoming language barriers.

She is the first Lancer to earn the award in program history.

Guelph’s Nicole McKenzie and Max Davies, Lethbridge’s Jinaye Shomachuk and Toronto’s Aiden Grout have been named the U SPORTS Track and Field Athletes of the Year. The announcement was made Thursday morning, as the national season award winners were celebrated prior to the start of the 2026 U SPORTS Track & Field Championships

On the women’s side, McKenzie was named the outstanding Track Athlete of the Year, Shomachuk captured Field Athlete of the Year, Saskatchewan’s Hailee Woodhouse earned the Rookie of the Year and Windsor’s Chloe Vidamour took home the Student-Athlete Community Service Award.

In men’s competition, the recipients include Davies (Track Athlete of the Year), Grout (Field Athlete of the Year), and Western’s Jackson MacKay (Rookie of the Year) and Aaron Thompson (Student-Athlete Community Service Award).

The Assistant Coaches of the Year are Karlyn Wells of Saskatchewan and Marks Cocks of Alberta. The head coaches of the year are determined at the conclusion of the championship, along with the Athletes of the Meet. All-Canadians are determined by performance at the championships, with event gold medallists becoming first team All-Canadians, while second-place finishers earn second team All-Canadian honours.

The 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field Championships, hosted by the Manitoba Bisons, begin Thursday and run through Saturday. The entire championship will be webcast live on CBC digital platforms in English and Radio-Canada’s digital platforms in French.

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Queen’s Triumphs Over Windsor in OUA Football Playoff Showdown

In a thrilling Ontario University Association (OUA) Football playoff semifinal on November 1, 2025, the Queen’s University Gaels staged a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Windsor Lancers 36-25 at Windsor’s Alumni Field. The victory propels Queen’s, who entered the playoffs as the No. 4 seed, into the 117th Yates Cup championship game against the defending champion Laurier Golden Hawks.

The contest remained tightly contested through three quarters, with Windsor holding a narrow 25-20 lead entering the final frame. However, Queen’s dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lancers 16-0 to secure the win and end Windsor’s championship aspirations.

Queen’s graduate student running back Jared Chisari delivered a standout performance, amassing 176 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. His 60-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter gave Queen’s their first lead since early in the game, and his 10-yard score with under a minute remaining sealed the victory.

Quarterback Alex Vreeken efficiently managed the Gaels’ offense, completing 18 of 27 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns. His primary targets were Logan Walton (91 yards on three receptions) and Nathan Falconi (64 yards on four catches).

Windsor relied heavily on their ground attack, outgaining Queen’s 255-210 in rushing yards, but struggled through the air with only 110 passing yards. The Lancers were ultimately undone by turnovers, committing three compared to none for Queen’s. Windsor quarterback Brady Lidster connected with Kareame Cotton for a 10-yard touchdown pass in what proved to be their final score of the game.

The victory marks Queen’s third Yates Cup appearance in five seasons as they look to capture the OUA championship against top-seeded Laurier on November 8 in Waterloo. For Windsor, the loss ends what had been a promising playoff run after qualifying as one of the higher seeds in the OUA tournament.

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2025 WINDSOR LANCERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Record 5-3

Week 1 – Saturday, Aug. 23 – BYE WEEK

Week 2 – Saturday, Aug. 30 – Windsor @ Laurier L 30-9

Week 3 – Saturday, Sept. 6 – Guelph @ Windsor L 31-17

Week 4 – Saturday, Sept. 13 – McMaster @ Windsor W 29-13

Week 5 – Saturday, Sept. 20 – Windsor @ Toronto W 34-14

Week 6 – Saturday, Sept. 27 – Waterloo @ Windsor W 35-0

Week 7 – Saturday, October 4 – Western @ Windsor L 6-15

Week 8 – Saturday, October 11 – Thanksgiving Weekend. Windsor @ Ottawa W 30-24

Week 9 – Saturday, October 18 – Windsor @ Queen’s W 31-28

Playoffs
OUA Quarter-Finals – Saturday, Oct. 25
7th place @ 2nd place
6th place @ 3rd place
5th place @ 4th place #5 Ottawa Gee-Gees 24 vs #4 Windsor Lancers 31
Bye – 1st place

OUA Semi-Finals – Saturday, Nov. 1
Lowest Remaining Seed @ 1st place
Queen’s at Windsor 1 p.m. L 36-25

117th Yates Cup – Saturday, Nov. 8
Lowest Remaining Seed @ Highest Remaining Seed

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Lancers Snatch Victory in Thrilling Last-Minute Finish Against Gee-Gees October 25, 2025

In a dramatic Ontario University Association (OUA) Football League showdown, the University of Windsor Lancers defeated the Ottawa Gee-Gees 31-24 in front of 4,532 fans at Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The victory came courtesy of a last-minute touchdown by quarterback Nick Dimovski, who punched in a one-yard run with just 20 seconds left on the clock to break a 24-24 tie.

The Lancers established an early advantage, building a commanding 24-7 lead by halftime. Running back Weabge Mombo was instrumental in Windsor’s ground attack, rushing for 109 yards on 11 carries and scoring a 24-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Liam Talbot added to the Lancers’ offensive firepower with a spectacular 39-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

Ottawa mounted a spirited comeback in the second half. Quarterback Josh Janssen showcased his arm talent, completing 26 of 35 pass attempts for 307 yards, though he was intercepted once. His primary target, receiver Emyl Gregoire, hauled in seven receptions for 135 yards, consistently finding openings in Windsor’s secondary. The Gee-Gees’ ground game was led by Souleymane Camara, who contributed 35 yards and a touchdown on six carries.

The teams exchanged scores in a back-and-forth fourth quarter. Ottawa tied the game at 24-24 with just 2:20 remaining on the clock, setting the stage for Windsor’s heroic final drive. The Lancers marched 38 yards in seven plays, consuming the final two minutes before Dimovski’s game-winning plunge.

Windsor’s offensive balance proved decisive in the victory. The Lancers accumulated 415 total yards, with 223 yards coming on the ground (7.7 yards per carry) and 192 through the air. Dimovski finished 13-for-20 passing for 169 yards and a touchdown, while also contributing the game-winning rushing score. Colby Ginn emerged as Dimovski’s favorite target, catching three passes for 52 yards and a touchdown.

The win was critical for Windsor as they look ahead to their November 1st matchup against Queen’s in Windsor at Alumni Field. For the Gee-Gees, despite the loss, several players displayed standout performances. Besides Janssen and Gregoire’s aerial connection, Tristan Gilbert Thibault added five receptions for 76 yards, while Derrick Garraud-Boucard caught six passes including a touchdown.

Both teams demonstrated their offensive capabilities, each recording 19 first downs in the contest. However, Windsor’s ground superiority (223 rushing yards compared to Ottawa’s 86) ultimately proved to be the difference-maker in this tightly contested battle.

Special teams also played a significant role, with Windsor’s Brady Lidster converting all four extra points and adding a 20-yard field goal, while Ottawa’s Zachary Copeland was successful on three extra points and added a 35-yard field goal as time expired in the first half.

As the OUA playoff picture continues to develop, this thrilling victory keeps Windsor’s postseason aspirations alive while delivering a setback to Ottawa’s championship hopes. Both teams demonstrated why Ontario University football continues to showcase some of Canada’s most exciting collegiate athletic competition.

Photos: Glenn Gervais – In Play! magazine

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University of Windsor Athletics Club to host The Johnny Loaring Classic Track & Field Meet, June 15th
Alumni Stadium, University of Windsor

University of Windsor Athletics Club (UWAC) will host the Johnny Loaring Classic Track & Field Meet on Sunday June 15th at Alumni Stadium, University of Windsor.

This year’s event has been designated a World Athletics Continental Tour – Bronze event. The JLC is the first of only 10 stops across Canada and 3 in Ontario, of the Athletics Canada’s National Track & Field Tour, a set of high-performance competitions. These competitions will not only allow elite Canadian athletes to prepare for the 2025 World Championships and achieve world ranking points but also allow the next level of athletes to develop. International section of the meet starts at 3:30pm.

The Johnny Loaring Classic has a history of attracting some of the country’s best track and field athletes. Past editions have seen local Olympians Melissa Bishop, Noelle Montcalm, Brandon McBride and Sarah Mitton. Other well-known Canadian athletes such as Damian Warner, Andre De Grasse, and Marissa Papaconstantinou have also competed at the JLC over the years.

This year’s JLC will have a total of 24 Olympians competing from Canada(6), United States(4), Nigeria(5), Jamaica(2), Chinese-Taipei, South Africa, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Trinidad & Tobago and the Bahamas as well as Canadian(7) & USA Paralympians.

Elite competition will start at 1:30pm with finals starting on the track at 3:15pm. Full event schedule can be found on the JLC site – www.johnnyloaringclassic.ca Tickets available at the gate for $10, children 12 & under free when accompanied by an adult.

“The JLC continues to grow in prestige each year attracting some of the very best in track & field. This is largely in part due to our dedicated sponsors, the support from the University of Windsor and passion from our local organizing committee. The sport of track and field is deeply rooted in our city’s commitment to athletic excellence with a strong history of great athletes, coaches, volunteer officials and sport builders making Windsor the place to come to compete. This year’s event will showcase some of the best talent in North America and from across the world. “ – JLC Chair Brett Lumley

This event would not be possible without the support of the Government of Ontario, Athletics Canada and Athletics Ontario.

The University of Windsor Athletics Club (UWAC) is known for its commitment to athletics. UWAC provides athletes with highly experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff, excellent facilities and a healthy training environment. Our mission is to create a safe, fun and positive environment to implement long term athletic development and healthy lifestyle for our club members. We believe in fair play and sportsmanship between our athletes and our competitors while maintaining a high level of competition.

We want to pack the stands for the event and cheer on Canada’s athletes as they prepare for the 2025 World Championships.

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