Provincial Debut Awaits For Dauphin's Scott

Avery Scott was hooked from the moment she first stepped onto the ice as a kindergartener.

With a fierce dedication and an undeniable passion for the sport, she has honed her skills over the years, becoming one of the top junior curlers in Dauphin.

Now, under the bright lights of the Beausejour Sportsplex, she continues to chase greatness, sliding and sweeping her way toward victory.

"It was something I wanted to try at the time and I'm very glad I did," said Scott.

Scott was a divisional champion during her days in middle school. While that was an accomplishment that the star curler from Dauphin will never forget, she was looking to pad her curling resume once entering high school at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School (DRCSS).

During her first three years at the lone high school in Dauphin, Avery and her foursome attempted to qualify for the provincial championships, but came up just short at the zone championships. Now a grade 12 senior, Avery had one last chance.

Going up against rinks from Swan River, Glenella, and Alonsa, Avery and her team were dominant, winning all three games to earn the provincial berth. For the first time in her high school career, Avery is heading to the provincial curling championships.

"It's awesome. This is my first year with this team and it feels amazing," said Scott. "This is something we have looked forward to for a long time. Finally getting a chance to compete in the provincial event is going to be great."

Avery is joined by Stuart Fisher who plays third, Lucas Boulbria at second, and Marlee Hadway at lead. The foursome from Dauphin are Zone 8 champions and Avery is thrilled to be a part of the team and playing skip.

"We have so many strengths on this team," said Scott. "We see the proper shot, call it, and then make it. We're a very strong team."

Avery and her foursome are set for battle in a tough pool alongside Oak Park, Wawanesa, and Kelvin. Their quest for provincial glory begins Thursday morning at 11:45 against Kelvin, followed by a Friday morning showdown at 9 against Wawanesa. They’ll wrap up round-robin play under the Friday night lights at 6, with hopes of securing a playoff spot.

Only the top two teams from each pool advance, with the provincial championship set for Saturday night at 6. The competition is fierce, featuring some of the best high school teams in the province, but Avery isn’t backing down.

She knows the road won’t be easy, but with confidence in her team and a winning mindset, she’s ready to take on the challenge

"I think we're going to do well, looking forward to playing against teams I haven't played before," offered Scott.

On top of competing in high school, Avery has also been playing in ladies' night at the Dauphin Curling Club since middle school and she's looking forward to having her family right by her side as the Dauphin Clippers curling team competes in the 2025 Manitoba High School Athletics Association (MHSAA) provincial curling championships in Beausejour.