Lauren Cochrane, a student at Okanagan College, contributed to the PacWest team's bronze medal at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national curling championships in Regina. The team overcame logistical challenges to secure the podium finish. Cochrane previously won gold with PacWest in 2025.
Kelowna curler Lauren Cochrane, a third-year business student at Okanagan College and member of the Kelowna Curling Club, has earned another medal in her career. She played lead for the PacWest team, composed of players from various British Columbia colleges, at the recent Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association national curling championships held in Regina.
The PacWest team faced difficulties as they had no prior practice or competitions together before traveling to Regina last month. Despite this, they quickly gelled and achieved a 5-2 record, culminating in a victory over Concordia in the bronze medal game on the women's side.
Red Deer Polytechnic claimed gold, while the SAIT Trojans from Calgary secured silver at the CCAA/USport Canadian Curling Championships. Cochrane's past achievements include competitions at the BC Winter Games and Canada Winter Games, building on her earlier gold medal win with PacWest in 2025.
This bronze adds to Cochrane's collection and highlights the team's ability to perform under pressure without prior cohesion.
