Gold medal action tips off on Sunday at 10 a.m.
(OSHAWA, ONT.) – – A rematch of the 2024 gold medal game is set for the Women’s Division final at the National Championships in Oshawa on Sunday, as B.C. takes on Quebec. Undefeated Alberta will battle host Ontario for the gold in the Men’s Division.
B.C. defeated Ontario 37-28 to earn a spot in Sunday’s gold medal game — setting up a rematch of last year’s final.
B.C. claimed silver at the 2024 Women’s Nationals in Ottawa, where they fell 75-38 to Quebec in the gold medal game.
On Saturday, Lannette Boland led all B.C. scorers with 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Elise Froese contributed nine points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Amanda Pinheiro added eight points, five rebounds, and an assist in the win.
Froese, who led B.C. with 14 points and four rebounds in last year’s gold medal game against Quebec, is aiming for a different outcome this time in Oshawa.
“It’s pretty exciting. We went to the gold medal game with Quebec last year, and unfortunately, we didn’t take the gold, so I’m excited for a little bit of a redemption game on Sunday,” said Froese.
“The mindset is to sleep well. When we’re rested, we play together really well.”
Quebec also topped B.C. 66-36 in round-robin play on Friday.
Ontario and the Mixed team will play for Bronze on Sunday morning.
Alberta secured its spot in the Men’s Division gold medal game with an 83–46 victory over Saskatchewan on Saturday afternoon.
Bradon Doll led the charge with a game-high 25 points, six rebounds, and two assists. Nik Goncin delivered a double-double, tallying 18 points, 10 assists, and six rebounds, while Adam Reid contributed 12 points, four assists, and two boards in the win.
“It’s pretty amazing. Being able to come together as a province, it’s been nice to see how well we can do together,” said Reed De’Aeth, who chipped in eight points, four assists and four rebounds. “The chemistry has been good – we’ve bonded together. Having guys find their shots early in games has been very helpful.”
In the other semifinal, Jesse McNalley had a game-high 19 points, 11 rebounds and three assists as Ontario edged Quebec 56-52 to earn a spot in Sunday’s gold medal game.
Ibrahim Odza added 14 points, six assists and found rebounds while Nasif Chowdhury chipped in 13 points, six rebounds and four assists.
“It was a good team win for the boys. Always a good day when you can beat Quebec,” said Broden Nagle, who had two points, five rebounds and an assist in the win. “I think we’ve had really good communication, lots of energy out there, lots of excitement from the boys – our bench is loud helping us keep some energy out on the court so that’s always good.
“We’re focused. We’re absolutely dialed. The boys are ready for tomorrow. It’s going to be a good game.”
In the fifth place game, B.C. defeated Manitoba, 56-34 on Saturday afternoon.
Complete Day 2 results and upcoming schedule can be found on the National Championships event page.
The 2025 National Championships concludes on Sunday with the medal round games.
All games will be streamed live on the WBC YouTube channel.
Canada’s top wheelchair basketball athletes are in Durham Region to represent their province in a best-on-best competition at the 2025 National Championships.
Presented by ONPARA and Sport Durham, the event features men’s and women’s divisions, showcasing the speed, skill and determination that define one of the world’s most popular and competitive adaptive sports.