Langley Thunder players were winners both on and off the floor in their last game of the regular season last week.
Knowing their position ahead of the July 31 game, Langley Thunder’s senior team knew it had to win or tie to stay in contention.
Turns out, they won a 13-9 game over the Burnaby Lakers, earning Thunder the final Western Lacrosse Association post-season berth.
“What a night!” the team posted on social media.
Finishing the season at 8-9-1, they were set to enter the playoff series this week. But prior to press deadline, it was still unknown if they’ll finish third or fourth, and whether they’ll face off against the Maple Ridge Burrards or the Victoria Shamrocks in a best-of-five series.
In their last matchup against Victoria at the Langley Events Centre in late July, the Shamrocks extended their winless streak and defeated Langley Thunder 11-6.
In the meantime, while the Thunder victory on the floor was important at their July 31 home game, so was the local team’s efforts as it held the annual Tessa Beauchamp Night that same night.
This is where they auctioned off specially designed jerseys, with 100 per cent of proceeds benefitting the foundation.
Beauchamp passed away in 2011 and the team has auctioned off the jerseys every year since 2012. This year’s auction raised $3,775.
“On behalf of the Tessa Beauchamp Foundation, we extend our deepest gratitude for the incredible efforts of the Langley Thunder organization,” said her family.
“The unwavering support provided to our foundation has allowed us to continue carrying forward her spirit and making an impact on the lives of others,” they concluded.
