They made the short trip to Ste. Rose and won a trophy.
The Grand Plains Hawks U-9 Team McDonald won the championship thanks to an incredible effort in the final when the team downed Gladstone, 6-1. The team also beat Roblin in a thriller, 8-7, and Winnipegosis, 12-5.
The team's roster includes Nash Pulock, Seamus Rae, Beau McDonald, Brodynn Crowe, Eric Jean, Luke Jean, Brixton Yang, and Justice McKay. The coaching staff features Danny McDonald and Derrick Pulock. Nicole McDonald is the team's manager.