Local Sports

It all because of her long legs. That is one of the main reasons Hannah Tuininga, a Grade 7 Neerlandia Public School student, credits for her success in athletics and especially track and field.

The era of gas tanks made from metal, drum brakes and dual shock absorbers continues to live on.

The Westlock Junior Rock have returned to the winner's circle after a dominant third period in Sunday's home game against the Vermilion Roar.

The Spirit of Westlock Triathlon was conquered by just under 60 athletes Saturday.

After a rocky start, the Westlock Red Lions earned the consolation championship title at their home tournament, the newly christened John Golonowski Invitational, played at Keller Field June 6-7.

Another chapter in the rivalry between the Westlock Rock and Fort Saskatchewan Rebels junior lacrosse teams was written on Sunday at the Rotary Spirit Centre.

On Sunday, May 31, the Barrhead Orioles played a game that should go down in the history books. The Orioles played a tough game against the Camrose Axemen last Sunday as they fought for the win in a game that started out like any other.

Rodeo isn’t just for the young, it’s also for the young at heart. For two days starting on Monday, June 15, about 85 professional rodeo athletes will descend on Barrhead as part of the Canadian Senior Pro Rodeo Association (CSPRA) tour.

Following strong performances at the zone track meet in Edmonton May 16, seven Edwin Parr Composite School athletes advanced to provincials in Lethbridge last weekend.

You can’t win them all. The Athabasca Trappers Bantam league team lost both of their games last Saturday at the Multiplex. The Trappers lost their first game 18-5 against the Spruce Grove White Sox.