Local Sports

Minor hockey associations around the world invariably create players who go on to become the best of the best, and this week one of Westlock’s own rising stars is getting the opportunity to shine.

Two more strong pitching and defensive performances have the Westlock Red Lions riding high on a four-game winning streak. “We’re a real juggernaut these days,” said coach Ryan Rau.

There was a lot of ball being played in town last weekend. While the bantam Trappers girls team hosted their own year-end tournament at Jewell Ball Park, two mosquito teams were doing the same over at the Jubilee Diamonds.

A familiar face brought a unique challenge to some of Athabasca’s best soccer players last Saturday. Athabasca resident Jon LeMessurier currently plays for S.S. Lazio in the Edmonton District Soccer Association.

Thirteen may be an unlucky number for some people, but for the Red Lions June 22, it was pretty close to perfection. Led by pitcher A.J.

The Westlock Jr. ‘B’ Rock lacrosse team ended its Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League regular season with a thud June 25 at Jubilee Arena, dropping a 12-6 decision to the visiting Vermilion Roar in a game marred by some third-period fisticuffs.

New York City is a hotbed of dance talent, artistic exploration and stupendous Broadway productions, and Footworks Dance Academy is hoping a group of aspiring dancers and performers will be inspired when they pay a visit to the iconic metropolis.

Peewee competitive baseball is alive and well in Barrhead. The Barrhead Yankees participated in a tiering tournament from June 25 to 26 at Barrhead sports ground. “There are three rounds set out by Baseball Alberta.

There is no doubt in Adam MacDonald’s mind that the Long Island Lake Rodeo has found a permanent spot in the hearts of riders and their families in the Westlock area. “I think I can honestly say the Long Island Lake Rodeo is here to stay,” he said.

The Westlock midget Rock lacrosse team put another notch in the win column June 18 with a 9-2 victory over the visiting Edmonton Blues at Jubilee Arena. “The game went pretty good,” said coach Marc Lemoine.