A local star swimmer is off to the USA on a full scholarship.
Maddy Lavoie, from Leamington District High School just signed a NCAA full swim scholarship with Delta State University in Mississippi.
Recruited and offered scholarships by more than American schools, Maddy was given all expense paid trips to Nevada, Florida, Long Island and Ohio, amongst her many suitors.
Lavoie's records are amazing, as she is a multiple event Ontario Provincial Gold Medal Champion.
-multiple event Jr National Finalist
-International Children's Games World Medalist
-North American Indigenous Games 8x Gold Medal Champion
- 2x Ontario All Time high school record holder in 100m Individual Medley
-Canadian Olympic Trials Qualifier
-multiple All Time club/region record holder
-Windsor Essex club "Swimmer of the Year"
-Leamington District High School 3x "Top Swimmer"
-Swim Ontario bursary recipient for combined athletics/academics excellence