The legacy of excellence continues for James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School's Track and Field Team after another outstanding performance at the 2025 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Track and Field Championships, hosted this year at York University. Known for producing elite-level athletes and dominating the provincial scene, McGuigan finished 3rd Overall in the Boys Division. This follows the 2nd overall in 2023, and winning the overall in 2024. JCM added to its growing reputation with four OFSAA medals 2 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze cementing its place as one of Ontario’s premier high school track programs.
This year’s success follows an incredible run over the past two years in which the school captured three OFSAA Team Championships. JCM athletes once again demonstrated exceptional talent, work ethic, and heart on one of the country’s biggest high school stages.
Meet the 2025 OFSAA Medalists
Divine O. – Senior Girls Triple Jump – GOLD
For the second straight year, Divine O. soared to the top of the podium in the Senior Girls Triple Jump, solidifying her reign as the Queen of Canadian High School Triple Jump. The Grade 11 phenom shattered her personal best with a leap of 12.55 meters, now ranked #1 in Canada and #4 in North America. With another year of high school left, her ceiling is sky-high.
Eghosa E. – Senior Boys Shot Put – GOLD
In the marquee event of the Championships, Grade 11 standout Eghosa E. captured gold in the Senior Boys Shot Put, reinforcing his status as Canada’s top ranked high school shot putter. With this victory, Eghosa has now won four OFSAA gold medals, and currently holds the #2 national ranking in Discus as well. His dominance in the throwing events is unmatched.
Novice Boys 4x100m Relay – SILVER
For the first time in 15 years, JCM brought home a relay medal. The Novice Boys 4x100m team Vincent T., Jaiden T., Daniel L. P., Rohan G., David O., and Aidan I. delivered an electric performance, clocking 45.63 seconds to secure the silver medal. Their result signals a bright future for McGuigan sprinting.
Jesse A. – Junior Boys Triple Jump – BRONZE
Grade 10 jumper Jesse A. continues his steady climb up the national rankings. He earned the bronze medal in the Junior Boys Triple Jump, building on his promise as one of Canada’s top young horizontal jumpers. Expect to hear his name a lot more in the coming years.
Additional Standout Performances from JCM Athletes
Adnal O. – 4th in Senior Boys Shot Put, also competed in Discus; a 2-time OFSAA medalist
Cynthia O. – 6th in Senior Girls Triple Jump, 13th in Senior Girls High Jump
Jesiah N. – 12th in Senior Boys Triple Jump
Alijandro Isa S. – 15th in Junior Boys Triple Jump, 19th in Junior Boys Shot Put, 4x100m Relay
Daniel L. P. – 20th in Novice Boys High Jump, Silver medalist in 4x100m Relay
David O.– 13th in Novice Boys High Jump, Silver medalist in 4x100m Relay
Zayn L. – 14th in Junior Boys Long Jump, 4x100m Relay participant
Mishaila O. – 19th in Senior Girls 400m Hurdles
Zayn, Ali, Jesse, John, Ivan, and Nat – 21st in 4x100m Relay
A Legacy of Greatness
With 2 Golds, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze, the JCM Track and Field Team once again proved their place among the province’s and the nation’s best. Under the leadership of dedicated coaches and the guidance of High Performance Athletics Program and the Track Coaches, the future looks even brighter.
Congratulations to all JCM athletes who represented the school with pride, grit, and excellence. Your hard work, both on and off the track, continues to elevate the McGuigan name across Ontario and beyond.
