Local Sports

A large contingent of supporters descended on the Barr-head Agrena March 18, hoping to carry the Hawks past the Valley View Ice Bears. It started almost right from the start.

The Westlock Atoms make their way onto the ice during the opening ceremony of the 2011 Atom 'B' Provincial Championships on March 18 in Westlock.

Dapp School and Eleanor Hall School won the boys and girls championships respectively at the annual elementary school basketball tournament, which was hosted on Friday at Dapp School.

This coming weekend will be one the Atom Selects remember for the rest of their lives.

On March 12, Barrhead Composite High School hosted the basketball zone championships, as both male and female teams competed for top spot in the zone. “It was a good, competitive tournament.

With their season in the balance, the Barrhead Renegades squared off against the Edson Sabres in a lively tilt, which could have been mistaken for a mixed martial arts event between a heavyweight and a lightweight.

The Boyle Blazers bantam hockey team is ready for a challenge. Which is good, considering where they’re headed. The bantam boys are on their way to Coronation this weekend for the provincial championships.

The atmosphere was electric at the Alberta Cheerleading Association’s annual Total Spirit Championships on the weekend. Four local cheer squads were in the city to take part in the event, which was held at the West Edmonton Mall.

It’s when championships are on the line that the great teams separate themselves from the good teams.