Local Sports

Young volleyball players in Westlock and the surrounding area will have a chance next week to work on their skills under the watchful eye of three international coaches.

The Westlock Red Lions defeated the Edmonton Jays 11-2 last week at Keller Field, giving them a seven-game winning streak and a comfortable position going into the mid-season North Central Alberta Baseball League all-star break.

The Athabasca Trappers peewee baseball team is waiting to find out where they stand.

The Billy Loutit Despatch Triathlon may be a tough event, but it’s not just for adults. Kids can also take part and prove that they too can conquer the grueling physical and mental test that is a triathlon.

Endurance riders have been descending on a secluded ranch just east of Fort Assiniboine for the past four years.

All the extra water hazards at the Barrhead Golf and Country Club are slowly disappearing. Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time BGCC has experienced high volumes of water on the course, and it probably won’t be the last.

Their resounding cheer echoed off the walls of the high school gym to close out the day’s session. The Hoopnics Basketball Camp touched down at Barrhead Composite High School from July 4 to 7, bringing out 87 basketball players.

Mix a rain-soaked rodeo ring with countless pairs of hooves and you have yourself a pretty good time. By mid-afternoon on July 9, the ring resembled something meant for 4x4 quading and not the 2011 HighRidge 10th Annual Amateur Rodeo.

There will be no shortage of excitement at the annual Boyle Rodeo this weekend. The event will run from Friday to Sunday at the Boyle Agricultural Society Grounds.

The U12 Athabasca Black Widows girls soccer team wrapped up their season on a high note last weekend. The girls made the trip to Edson to compete in the provincial championships.