A North Vancouver student has become provincial champion after a dominant performance on the mat.
Mark Kieling of Argyle Secondary took the trophy in the 66-kilogram weight class at the BC School Sports Provincial Championships hosted by the PNE Forum in Vancouver, Feb. 20 to 22.
After winning gold in the male 63 kg category during last year’s BC Summer Games, Kieling has moved up a weight class, finding continued success.
Other North Shore athletes had success at the tournament as well, including Argyle teammate Khaliya McWilliams, who claimed second place in the female 47 kg class.
From Collingwood School in West Vancouver, Ceola Kelly came in second in the female 43 kg, and Benny Peng took third in the male 57 kg category.
Elizabeth Nielson of Carson Graham Secondary won third in the female 57 kg.
