Local Sports

Volleyball players from across Barrhead had the unique opportunity to be coached by some of the best international players during the Impact Volleyball Camp August 11-15.

After coming close to cancellation due to lack of drivers, the 2014 Blue Heron Fair demolition derby had its best turnout in almost 10 years.

Last week youngsters had a chance to learn from and rope with the best of the best in the rodeo world. Team Roping at the Schmidt House, or T.R.A.S.H. for short, finished up its 11th year last week Aug. 11-13.

A Westlock lacrosse player returned from a national tournament on the west coast with a bronze medal around his neck and a wealth of experience.

The Red Lions’ season is over. Playing the second-seeded Camrose Axemen in the North Central Alberta Baseball League semifinals Aug. 16-17 at Keller Field, the team lost an entertaining best-of-three series 2-1.

Westlock’s Grey Lions senior baseball team is going for a threepeat. The team, which plays in the Alberta West Central Baseball Association, defeated the St.

Those looking to get into the Westlock Golf Club’s record books will have a slightly more difficult time — a new course record was set during the Men’s Open Aug. 2-4.

The Westlock Red Lions have finished their season in third place following an 8-5 victory over the Edmonton Warriors last Wednesday night.

Barrhead peewee Orioles won a silver medal at the peewee AA Tier Two provincial baseball championships in Red Deer, Alberta August 1-3.

Inclement weather played a factor during the Ridgeview Riding Camp at High Ridge Stables July 21-26, 2014. Over 15 children took part in the week-long camp where they learned the finer points of horseback riding.