Homan edges Black 5-4 in opener of best-of-three curling Trials final

By Canadian Press on November 28, 2025.

HALIFAX — Rachel Homan strikes first in the women’s final at the Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials.

Her Ottawa-based team held on for a 5-4 victory over Christina Black’s side from Halifax in the opener of the best-of-three final at Scotiabank Centre.

Black had a chance for a multi-point end with her final throw in the 10th end, but settled for a single.

Game 2 is Saturday with the decider, if needed, on Sunday.

The opener in the best-of-three men’s final will be played later in the day.

Matt Dunstone’s Winnipeg team meets the Calgary rink skipped by Brad Jacobs.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 28, 2025.

Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press

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