The Rendez-Vous Voyageurs and Boston Pizza have opened the Borderland Soccer League season with the first wins in the women's division.
Cassandra Moffit scored twice as the Voyageurs won 3-1 over Al's Raquet Stringing.
Allison Brown and Laureen Peters each scored twice while Amy Wilson-Hands recorded a shutout as Boston Pizza blanked Taggs Source for Sports 5-nil.
The men's division opens play tonight.
Members of the Superior Dirt Riders held their opening race of the season in Atikokan on the weekend.
Winners included Earl Reimer in Pro Moto-Cross, Elwyn Adrain in the Veteran's class, Brady Love in junior moto-cross and Dan Gavel in the ATV Pro Class.
Here's a list of all winners
50cc G1
1st - Braden Fogen
2nd - Morgen Vanlenthe
3rd - Hayden Campbell
50cc G2
1st - Mitchell Vanlenthe
2nd - Jase Marusyk
65cc
1st - James Stewart
2nd - James White
3rd - Brady White
85cc 7-11yrs old
1st - James White
2nd - James Stewart
3rd - Russel Hurd
85cc 12-16 yr old
1st - Stephen Morgan
2nd - Logan Lunn
3rd - Cole Cherosky
ATV Mini G2
1st - Morgan Vanlenthe
2nd - Mitchell Vanlenthe
ATV Junior
1st - Joanne Bighead
ATV PRO
1st - Daniel Gavel
2nd - Brian Vanlenthe
3rd - Wayne Debruin
Beginner Mx
1st - Rob Winslow
2nd - Howard Owen
3rd - Kelvin Croswell
Junior MX
1st - Brady Love
2nd - Avery Adrian
3rd - Hunter Laframbroise
Pro Mx
1st - Earl Reimer
2nd - Adam Gamble
3rd - Richard Kreidl
Vet 25yrs old+
1st - Elwyn Adrian
2nd - Byron Ball
3rd - Pete Carroll
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Local Sports for Monday May 30
Rod Woodgate and his grandson Dylan Swire are this year's winners of the Emo Walleye Classic.
The duo led after day one, but Swire admits they were a little worried about their fishing on the final day.
Their combined catch of 19.67 lbs was almost two-full pounds over Ted Heyens and Kelvin Caul.
Here's is video of the Woodgate and Swire catch from day two.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team lost 11-4 to Deer River Saturday to close out its regular season.
The Broncos will start play in the Section 7AA tournament Wednesday.
Stock car racing at Emo Speedway was washed out for a second straight week.
The Borderland Racing Association will try to get its season started next Saturday.
The Borderland Soccer League will try to get its season started tonight, weather permitting.
The women's division will open play with two games.
Boston Pizza playing Taggs Source for Sports and Al's Racket Stringing up against the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs under 18 team.
The men are on the field tomorrow.
Local Sports for Friday May 27
Stratton Eagles are now the only unbeaten team in the Rainy River District Fastball League.
Mark Jodoin smacked a pair of homers to power the Eagles to a 21-14 win over Manitou to take sole possession of first place.
Elsewhere, the Big Grassy Lightning lost their first of the year, 5-2 to Barwick.
Beefs Warriors defeated Sight and Sound 8-3.
Rainy River Royals beat out the Northwest Bay Chiefs 11-6.
The Big Grassy Braves were 14-4 winners over the Big Island Huskies.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team paid tribute to graduating seniors and their parents, then went out an beat visiting Roseau 6-5.
Mike Miser scored the winning run from first on a Gunnar Anderson triple in the bottom of the ninth.
The Broncos close out their regular season tonight in Deer River.
In league league play in the falls, Meyers Sports defeated Energy Fitness Centre 22-8.
Border State Bank edged Dairy Queen 10-9 in a girls softball game.
Games involved major B boys and girls had to be postponed.
Mark Jodoin smacked a pair of homers to power the Eagles to a 21-14 win over Manitou to take sole possession of first place.
Elsewhere, the Big Grassy Lightning lost their first of the year, 5-2 to Barwick.
Beefs Warriors defeated Sight and Sound 8-3.
Rainy River Royals beat out the Northwest Bay Chiefs 11-6.
The Big Grassy Braves were 14-4 winners over the Big Island Huskies.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team paid tribute to graduating seniors and their parents, then went out an beat visiting Roseau 6-5.
Mike Miser scored the winning run from first on a Gunnar Anderson triple in the bottom of the ninth.
The Broncos close out their regular season tonight in Deer River.
In league league play in the falls, Meyers Sports defeated Energy Fitness Centre 22-8.
Border State Bank edged Dairy Queen 10-9 in a girls softball game.
Games involved major B boys and girls had to be postponed.
Local Sports for Thursday May 26
The Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team will be heading to the all-Ontario high school championships.
The Muskies defeated Kenora's Beaver Brae 1-0 in the final for the NorWossa title.
Colton Spicer kicking in the lone goal.
OFSAA's begin next Wednesday in Windsor.
Meantime, the girls team was defeated in a semi-final game by Dryden 2-1.
Falls High School girls track team finished first overall at the sub-section meet.
It's the first title for the girls since 2006.
The boys team just missed out on a first place finish, placing second, just 7 points back of Virginia.
In little league play in the Falls, Moose Lodge defeated Elks Lodge 11-3.
The last two remaining unbeaten clubs in the Rainy River District will look to extend their streaks tonight.
Stratton hosts Manitou while the Big Grassy Lighting take on Barwick.
Both have won three straight to start the season.
Elsewhere it's the Warriors playing Sight and Sound.
Rainy River travels to Northwest Bay.
The Big Grassy Braves are at Big Island.
The Muskies defeated Kenora's Beaver Brae 1-0 in the final for the NorWossa title.
Colton Spicer kicking in the lone goal.
OFSAA's begin next Wednesday in Windsor.
Meantime, the girls team was defeated in a semi-final game by Dryden 2-1.
Falls High School girls track team finished first overall at the sub-section meet.
It's the first title for the girls since 2006.
The boys team just missed out on a first place finish, placing second, just 7 points back of Virginia.
In little league play in the Falls, Moose Lodge defeated Elks Lodge 11-3.
The last two remaining unbeaten clubs in the Rainy River District will look to extend their streaks tonight.
Stratton hosts Manitou while the Big Grassy Lighting take on Barwick.
Both have won three straight to start the season.
Elsewhere it's the Warriors playing Sight and Sound.
Rainy River travels to Northwest Bay.
The Big Grassy Braves are at Big Island.
Local Sports for Wednesday May 25
Stratton and Big Grassy Lightning remain as the only undefeated teams in the Rainy River District Fastball League.
Stratton won its third straight with a 9-3 decision over previously unbeaten Barwick.
The Lightning went to 3-and-oh with a 7-5 win over the Braves.
Elsewhere, Beef's Warriors defeated Big Island 16-6.
Sight and Sound blanked Rainy River 12-0.
Manitou beat out Northwest Bay 12-3.
Gunnar Anderson had a two-run blast as the International Falls Broncos boys baseball team defeated Littlefork 10-1.
International Falls Broncos girls softball team has been eliminated from the Section 7-AA playoffs.
The Broncos lost 11-6 to Eveleth-Gilbert in a first round game yesterday.
In girls softball action in the Falls, Cine 5 out scored Mannco Trucking 16-5.
Fort Frances Muskies boys and girls soccer teams are in Kenora for the NorWossa playoffs.
Both are playing semi-final games against Dryden this morning with the winners to meet Kenora teams in the afternoon finals.
The Fort Frances Muskies football team has started its spring camp.
The team is holding scrimmages at the school each night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. until June 3, excluding this weekend.
All students attending high school next school year are welcome to attend.
Stratton won its third straight with a 9-3 decision over previously unbeaten Barwick.
The Lightning went to 3-and-oh with a 7-5 win over the Braves.
Elsewhere, Beef's Warriors defeated Big Island 16-6.
Sight and Sound blanked Rainy River 12-0.
Manitou beat out Northwest Bay 12-3.
Gunnar Anderson had a two-run blast as the International Falls Broncos boys baseball team defeated Littlefork 10-1.
International Falls Broncos girls softball team has been eliminated from the Section 7-AA playoffs.
The Broncos lost 11-6 to Eveleth-Gilbert in a first round game yesterday.
In girls softball action in the Falls, Cine 5 out scored Mannco Trucking 16-5.
Fort Frances Muskies boys and girls soccer teams are in Kenora for the NorWossa playoffs.
Both are playing semi-final games against Dryden this morning with the winners to meet Kenora teams in the afternoon finals.
The Fort Frances Muskies football team has started its spring camp.
The team is holding scrimmages at the school each night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. until June 3, excluding this weekend.
All students attending high school next school year are welcome to attend.
Local Sports for Tuesday May 24
Almost one-hundred runners from the Rainy River district took part in the Fargo Marathon on the weekend.
Ashleigh Dutton had the best time of three runners in full marathon.
Nichole Rogozinski was tops about forty area runners in the half marathon.
Danielle Spuzak led fifty area runners with the best time in the 10 K.
Shelley Gustafson, Patty Wirtanen, Lorenna Jenks, Ted Brockie, Cindy McKinnon and Nancy Evans all scored top ten finishes in their respective age categories in that same race
Five others were the in 5-K race
Ashleigh Dutton had the best time of three runners in full marathon.
Nichole Rogozinski was tops about forty area runners in the half marathon.
Danielle Spuzak led fifty area runners with the best time in the 10 K.
Shelley Gustafson, Patty Wirtanen, Lorenna Jenks, Ted Brockie, Cindy McKinnon and Nancy Evans all scored top ten finishes in their respective age categories in that same race
Five others were the in 5-K race
Friday, May 20, 2011
Local Sports for Friday May 20
The Barwick Blue Knights scored runs in bunches last night.
The Knight won their second straight in the Rainy River District Fastball League with a 25-0 pasting of Northwest Bay.
Elsewhere, Stratton improved to 2-and-0 with a 17-7 win over Big Island.
The Big Grassy Lighting is also 2 and 0 following a 7-2 win over Rainy River.
Manitou edged Sight and Sound 11-10.
While the Big Grassy Braves beat the Warriors 3-1.
Little League action in the Falls saw Meyer's Sports beat Energy Fitness Centre 11-5.
Fort Frances Kiwanis edged Elks Lodge 13-12.
In girls softball Mannco Trucking outscored Coca-Cola 17-16.
Falls High School junior girls track team dominated the A-division at the Iron Range Conference meet.
Savannah Olson and Lexi Olson led with a pair of event wins.
Relay teams also scored victories four different races.
The boys team placed third in a-division and 7th in the b-side with Jakob Ettestad winning the A-side pole vault and Cody Tatsak winning the B-division long jump.
Rainy River Owls girls soccer team lost 2-0 to Kenora's Thomas Aquanis in the NorWossa A championship final.
The Knight won their second straight in the Rainy River District Fastball League with a 25-0 pasting of Northwest Bay.
Elsewhere, Stratton improved to 2-and-0 with a 17-7 win over Big Island.
The Big Grassy Lighting is also 2 and 0 following a 7-2 win over Rainy River.
Manitou edged Sight and Sound 11-10.
While the Big Grassy Braves beat the Warriors 3-1.
Little League action in the Falls saw Meyer's Sports beat Energy Fitness Centre 11-5.
Fort Frances Kiwanis edged Elks Lodge 13-12.
In girls softball Mannco Trucking outscored Coca-Cola 17-16.
Falls High School junior girls track team dominated the A-division at the Iron Range Conference meet.
Savannah Olson and Lexi Olson led with a pair of event wins.
Relay teams also scored victories four different races.
The boys team placed third in a-division and 7th in the b-side with Jakob Ettestad winning the A-side pole vault and Cody Tatsak winning the B-division long jump.
Rainy River Owls girls soccer team lost 2-0 to Kenora's Thomas Aquanis in the NorWossa A championship final.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Local Sports for Thursady May 19
Fort Frances Muskies soccer teams split games played at the final regular season tournament of NorWossa.
The boys team beat Dryden 2-0, but lost to Kenora by the same 2-0 score.
The girls won their first of the season over Dryden 3-0 before dropping a 6-1 decision to Kenora.
Playoffs are next week.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team swept games played against Mountain Iron Buhl.
The varsity squad struck for 7 runs in fourth inning for a 15-2 win in a game called after five innings.
The junior varsity team won 11-1.
In little league play in the Falls, Wherley's edged Energy Fitness Centre 7-6.
The Superior International Junior Hockey League could be on the verge of losing a team.
Officials with the Sioux Lookout Flyers says they need as many as five new directors before the can commit to next season.
The club will hold a meeting at the end of the month in hopes of filling the vacancies.
The boys team beat Dryden 2-0, but lost to Kenora by the same 2-0 score.
The girls won their first of the season over Dryden 3-0 before dropping a 6-1 decision to Kenora.
Playoffs are next week.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team swept games played against Mountain Iron Buhl.
The varsity squad struck for 7 runs in fourth inning for a 15-2 win in a game called after five innings.
The junior varsity team won 11-1.
In little league play in the Falls, Wherley's edged Energy Fitness Centre 7-6.
The Superior International Junior Hockey League could be on the verge of losing a team.
Officials with the Sioux Lookout Flyers says they need as many as five new directors before the can commit to next season.
The club will hold a meeting at the end of the month in hopes of filling the vacancies.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Local Sports for Wednesday May 18
The final regular season tournament for the Fort Frances Muskies soccer teams take place today in Dryden.
Both the boys and girls teams start with games against the host Eagles this morning.
The boys team is one point up on Kenora for first while the girls team is looking for its first win of the NorWossa season.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team defeated Cook 13-3 in a game shortened after six innings.
Jodan Walls had a solo home run in the game.
The Broncos play Mountain Iron Buhl tonight.
In little league play in the Falls, Meyer's Sports beat out Northern Lumber 7-5.
Super One defeated Elks Lodge 13-3.
In girls softball, Dairy Queen out slugged Border State Bank 17-16.
Cine 5 beat Mannco Trucking 13-6.
Falls High School track teams competed at the Iron Range Conference meet in Hibbing
Shawn Filipiak in the high jump and Jake Jenson in the pole vault captured wins for the boys team who finish fourth overall.
The girls team placed second with Alicia Hendrickson earning wins in the pole vault, long jump and as a member of the four by 100 metre relay team.
Savannah Olson won shot put.
Both the boys and girls teams start with games against the host Eagles this morning.
The boys team is one point up on Kenora for first while the girls team is looking for its first win of the NorWossa season.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team defeated Cook 13-3 in a game shortened after six innings.
Jodan Walls had a solo home run in the game.
The Broncos play Mountain Iron Buhl tonight.
In little league play in the Falls, Meyer's Sports beat out Northern Lumber 7-5.
Super One defeated Elks Lodge 13-3.
In girls softball, Dairy Queen out slugged Border State Bank 17-16.
Cine 5 beat Mannco Trucking 13-6.
Falls High School track teams competed at the Iron Range Conference meet in Hibbing
Shawn Filipiak in the high jump and Jake Jenson in the pole vault captured wins for the boys team who finish fourth overall.
The girls team placed second with Alicia Hendrickson earning wins in the pole vault, long jump and as a member of the four by 100 metre relay team.
Savannah Olson won shot put.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Local Sports for Tuesday May 17
The season for the Rainy River District Fastball League begins today.
The number of teams, ten, remains the same as last year except that the Sabaskong Cubs have been replaced by a team called Beef's Warriors.
Little league action from International Falls yesterday saw Wherley's defeat Northern Lumber 12-2.
Fort Frances Kiwanis and Dominos ended their game tied 12-12.
A former member of the International Falls Broncos boys hockey team was a selection in the United States Hockey League draft.
Matt Youso was selected in the 13th round by Dubuque.
Youso played for Owatonna of the North American Hockey league last season.
The number of teams, ten, remains the same as last year except that the Sabaskong Cubs have been replaced by a team called Beef's Warriors.
Little league action from International Falls yesterday saw Wherley's defeat Northern Lumber 12-2.
Fort Frances Kiwanis and Dominos ended their game tied 12-12.
A former member of the International Falls Broncos boys hockey team was a selection in the United States Hockey League draft.
Matt Youso was selected in the 13th round by Dubuque.
Youso played for Owatonna of the North American Hockey league last season.
Local Sports for Monday May 16
Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team won the b-side of a tournament in Kenora beating Crocus Plains of Brandon 3-zip
Anniss Seid with two and Colton Spicer found the twine for the Muskies.
Muskies also defeated Dryden 2-nil and Miles Mac of Winnipeg 1-zip while dropping a 2-1 decision to Thomas Aquinas of Kenora.
Muskies girls soccer team wrapped up a tournament at home with a 2-1 win over Thunder Bay's Hammarskjold Saturday.
Jessica Caul and Wynonna Kavanaugh getting goals.
The Muskies also earned a 1-1 draw with Hanover and a 2-1 win over Dryden.
Area badminton players had their runs at the all-Ontario high school championships end with b-side losses on Friday.
Courtney Hanson of Rainy River was ousted in girls singles.
Robert Stevens and Spencer Pearce of Fort Frances were eliminated in boys doubles.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team split games over the weekend, beating Babbit-Embarras 3-2 and losing 3-1 to Ely.
The junior varsity team beat Babbit-Embarras 14-7 and lost 1-nothing to Ely.
Falls High School golf team finished second at the Northern-Quarry Invitational at Giants Ridge near Biwabik.
Glenn Walls shot a two-round score of 149 to finish second overall.
Falls High School girls track team finished third at the Lynae Morrow meet in Hibbing Friday.
Savannah Olson picked up wins in the shot put and discuss while Alicia Hendrickson won the pole vault.
The 4 by 100 relay team also earn a win.
Anniss Seid with two and Colton Spicer found the twine for the Muskies.
Muskies also defeated Dryden 2-nil and Miles Mac of Winnipeg 1-zip while dropping a 2-1 decision to Thomas Aquinas of Kenora.
Muskies girls soccer team wrapped up a tournament at home with a 2-1 win over Thunder Bay's Hammarskjold Saturday.
Jessica Caul and Wynonna Kavanaugh getting goals.
The Muskies also earned a 1-1 draw with Hanover and a 2-1 win over Dryden.
Area badminton players had their runs at the all-Ontario high school championships end with b-side losses on Friday.
Courtney Hanson of Rainy River was ousted in girls singles.
Robert Stevens and Spencer Pearce of Fort Frances were eliminated in boys doubles.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team split games over the weekend, beating Babbit-Embarras 3-2 and losing 3-1 to Ely.
The junior varsity team beat Babbit-Embarras 14-7 and lost 1-nothing to Ely.
Falls High School golf team finished second at the Northern-Quarry Invitational at Giants Ridge near Biwabik.
Glenn Walls shot a two-round score of 149 to finish second overall.
Falls High School girls track team finished third at the Lynae Morrow meet in Hibbing Friday.
Savannah Olson picked up wins in the shot put and discuss while Alicia Hendrickson won the pole vault.
The 4 by 100 relay team also earn a win.
Local Sports for Friday May 13
Area High school badminton players have been relegated to the b-side of the all-Ontario high school championships in Toronto
Courtney Hanson of Rainy River won her opening match but dropped her next to fall to the B-side.
Robert Stevens and Spencer Pearce of Fort Frances lost their opening draw in boy's doubles, but won the next in the B-side.
Play resumes this morning.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team picked up its second straight win with a 4-3 decision over Greenway.
In little league action in International Falls, Meyer's Sports doubled up Wherley's in boys major A 10-5.
Mannco Trucking held on for a 14-12 win over Coca Cola in girls Major B softball.
Falls High School track teams captured titles at a meet on their home field yesterday.
Jake Jensen led the boys team winning four events.
Alicia Hendrickson and Savannah Olson each picked up a pair of wins for the girls team.
Fort Frances Muskies soccer teams are in tournament play this weekend.
The girls team is hosting a five team tournament.
The boys travel for an event in Kenora.
More recognition for members of Rainy River Community College's ball teams.
Cateline Fafard was a second team selection to the Minnesota College Athletic Conference's all-State all-star team in women's softball.
J.C Crane and Michael Dickerson were named to the MCAC all-state and northern division's all-star teams in men's baseball.
Courtney Hanson of Rainy River won her opening match but dropped her next to fall to the B-side.
Robert Stevens and Spencer Pearce of Fort Frances lost their opening draw in boy's doubles, but won the next in the B-side.
Play resumes this morning.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team picked up its second straight win with a 4-3 decision over Greenway.
In little league action in International Falls, Meyer's Sports doubled up Wherley's in boys major A 10-5.
Mannco Trucking held on for a 14-12 win over Coca Cola in girls Major B softball.
Falls High School track teams captured titles at a meet on their home field yesterday.
Jake Jensen led the boys team winning four events.
Alicia Hendrickson and Savannah Olson each picked up a pair of wins for the girls team.
Fort Frances Muskies soccer teams are in tournament play this weekend.
The girls team is hosting a five team tournament.
The boys travel for an event in Kenora.
More recognition for members of Rainy River Community College's ball teams.
Cateline Fafard was a second team selection to the Minnesota College Athletic Conference's all-State all-star team in women's softball.
J.C Crane and Michael Dickerson were named to the MCAC all-state and northern division's all-star teams in men's baseball.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Local Sports for Thursday May 12
Three area badminton players go for OFSAA gold today.
Courtney Hanson of Rainy River High School competes in girls singles at the all-Ontario high school championships.
The Fort Frances High School tandem of Robert Stevens and Spencer Pearce open play this afternoon in boys doubles.
At the NorWossa soccer tournament in Kenora, the Fort Frances Muskies boys team won its opener 4-nothing over Dryden, but fell 2-nothing to Kenora.
Muskies still lead the division over the Beaver Brae by a single point.
A six-run six-inning powered the International Falls Broncos boys baseball team to a 13-7 win over Eveleth-Gilbert.
Three bunts, a single, two walks, a sac bunt and fly led to the big inning.
Meantime, the Broncos junior varsity squad beat Eveleth-Gilbert 9-6.
Just one score to pass on from International Falls Little League.
Northern Lumber got past Energy Fitness Centre 13-10 in a boys Major A division game.
Courtney Hanson of Rainy River High School competes in girls singles at the all-Ontario high school championships.
The Fort Frances High School tandem of Robert Stevens and Spencer Pearce open play this afternoon in boys doubles.
At the NorWossa soccer tournament in Kenora, the Fort Frances Muskies boys team won its opener 4-nothing over Dryden, but fell 2-nothing to Kenora.
Muskies still lead the division over the Beaver Brae by a single point.
A six-run six-inning powered the International Falls Broncos boys baseball team to a 13-7 win over Eveleth-Gilbert.
Three bunts, a single, two walks, a sac bunt and fly led to the big inning.
Meantime, the Broncos junior varsity squad beat Eveleth-Gilbert 9-6.
Just one score to pass on from International Falls Little League.
Northern Lumber got past Energy Fitness Centre 13-10 in a boys Major A division game.
Local Sports for Wednesday May 11
The second tournament of the NorWossa soccer season takes place in Kenora today.
The Fort Frances Muskies boys team enters undefeated with one win and a tie.
The girls team will be looking for its first win after earning a draw and a loss in last week's play.
Falls High School track teams set several meet records after finishing second in both the girls and boys divisions of the Golden Bear Invitational in Virginia.
Jake Jenson was a double winner on the boys side with first place finishes in the 100 metre dash and pole vault.
Alicia Hendrickson set a girls meet records with her victories in the long jump and pole vault.
Savanah Olson had a record-setting victory in the shot put while Breanna Shofner set a new mark in the 200 metre dash.
Scores from yesterday's International Falls Little League say Wherley defeat Energy Fitness Centre 10-6 in boys major A.
Super One edged Fort Frances Kiwanis 7-6 in boys major B.
And TruStar got by Dairy Queen 10-8 in a girls major A softball game.
The Fort Frances Lakers are getting prepared for another season in the Superior International Junior Hockey League.
The club has announced it will host a three-day summer identification camp beginning July 15
Two members of the Rainy River Voyageurs women's softball team have earned all-star berths in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference's northern division.
Pitcher Cateline Fafard was selected to the first team while Brenley Anderson of Rainy River was a second-team selection.
The Fort Frances Muskies boys team enters undefeated with one win and a tie.
The girls team will be looking for its first win after earning a draw and a loss in last week's play.
Falls High School track teams set several meet records after finishing second in both the girls and boys divisions of the Golden Bear Invitational in Virginia.
Jake Jenson was a double winner on the boys side with first place finishes in the 100 metre dash and pole vault.
Alicia Hendrickson set a girls meet records with her victories in the long jump and pole vault.
Savanah Olson had a record-setting victory in the shot put while Breanna Shofner set a new mark in the 200 metre dash.
Scores from yesterday's International Falls Little League say Wherley defeat Energy Fitness Centre 10-6 in boys major A.
Super One edged Fort Frances Kiwanis 7-6 in boys major B.
And TruStar got by Dairy Queen 10-8 in a girls major A softball game.
The Fort Frances Lakers are getting prepared for another season in the Superior International Junior Hockey League.
The club has announced it will host a three-day summer identification camp beginning July 15
Two members of the Rainy River Voyageurs women's softball team have earned all-star berths in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference's northern division.
Pitcher Cateline Fafard was selected to the first team while Brenley Anderson of Rainy River was a second-team selection.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Local Sports for May 10
Registration for the Borderland Soccer League takes place today.
It will be held at the Fort Frances High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team lost 6-2 to Virginia,
In little league play in International Falls, Meyers Sports defeated Northern Lumber 14-1 in a boys major A division game.
Moose Lodge got by the Elks 16-14 in major B
And in girls softball, Mannco Trucking defeated Cine 5 14-5.
It will be held at the Fort Frances High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team lost 6-2 to Virginia,
In little league play in International Falls, Meyers Sports defeated Northern Lumber 14-1 in a boys major A division game.
Moose Lodge got by the Elks 16-14 in major B
And in girls softball, Mannco Trucking defeated Cine 5 14-5.
Local Sports for Monday May 9
A member of the Fort Frances Muskies boys hockey has been selected in the Ontario Hockey League draft on Saturday.
Colton Spicer was a 13th round pick of the Sudbury Wolves.
Jordan Larson, also of Fort Frances and played hockey with the Thunder Bay Kings AAA midget program, was a 12th round pick of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team took two of three games played on the weekend.
Friday, they walloped Mesabi East 11-1 in a game called after five innings.
Saturday the Broncos beat Duluth Marshall in Duluth 5-2 before losing 4-3 to Hermanton.
Broncos host Virginia - 4:30 p.m. at Scheela Field.
Falls High School boys and girls track teams both placed second at the Lake of the Woods Booster Invitational.
Alicia Hendrickson set a new school record in the girls pole vault with a jump of 10 feet 2 inches.
She also won the triple jump while Savannah Olson took wins in the discuss and shot put.
Jake Jensen in the pole vault and the 4 by 800 relay team earned wins for the boys teams.
Rainy River Voyageurs men's baseball team wrapped up its season with three losses to Mesabi East Saturday.
The Voyageurs first lost 8-6 in the completion of a suspended game from last weekend, before losing 4-0 and 6-1.
Taylor Whitehead of Fort Frances ended a week at the junior badminton championships in Richmond, B.C. with a loss in the consolation side of the boys doubles on Friday.
The 12-year-old also participated in boys singles and mixed doubles.
Another huge medal haul for members of the Fort Frances Aquanauts swim team.
Donovan Taylor lead with 7 first place finishes at a meet in Winnipeg on the weekend, giving him the boys 15 and under high points trophy - a team first.
Adam Stromberg came first in the 50 metre freestyle along with capturing five second and two third place finishes.
Mitch Cain of Fort Frances has earned some recognition from his United States Hockey League club.
Cain was awarded the Des Moines Bucanneers Booster club scholarship award and a team award recognizing a players involvement in the community.
Cain will play for Bemidji State next winter.
Kyle Turgeon of Fort Frances was among five players to earn Royal Bank Cup legacy scholarships.
The 20-year-old forward with the Manitoba's Portage Terriers was presented the $500 scholarship at the tournament's award banquet in Camrose, Alberta.
Colton Spicer was a 13th round pick of the Sudbury Wolves.
Jordan Larson, also of Fort Frances and played hockey with the Thunder Bay Kings AAA midget program, was a 12th round pick of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team took two of three games played on the weekend.
Friday, they walloped Mesabi East 11-1 in a game called after five innings.
Saturday the Broncos beat Duluth Marshall in Duluth 5-2 before losing 4-3 to Hermanton.
Broncos host Virginia - 4:30 p.m. at Scheela Field.
Falls High School boys and girls track teams both placed second at the Lake of the Woods Booster Invitational.
Alicia Hendrickson set a new school record in the girls pole vault with a jump of 10 feet 2 inches.
She also won the triple jump while Savannah Olson took wins in the discuss and shot put.
Jake Jensen in the pole vault and the 4 by 800 relay team earned wins for the boys teams.
Rainy River Voyageurs men's baseball team wrapped up its season with three losses to Mesabi East Saturday.
The Voyageurs first lost 8-6 in the completion of a suspended game from last weekend, before losing 4-0 and 6-1.
Taylor Whitehead of Fort Frances ended a week at the junior badminton championships in Richmond, B.C. with a loss in the consolation side of the boys doubles on Friday.
The 12-year-old also participated in boys singles and mixed doubles.
Another huge medal haul for members of the Fort Frances Aquanauts swim team.
Donovan Taylor lead with 7 first place finishes at a meet in Winnipeg on the weekend, giving him the boys 15 and under high points trophy - a team first.
Adam Stromberg came first in the 50 metre freestyle along with capturing five second and two third place finishes.
Mitch Cain of Fort Frances has earned some recognition from his United States Hockey League club.
Cain was awarded the Des Moines Bucanneers Booster club scholarship award and a team award recognizing a players involvement in the community.
Cain will play for Bemidji State next winter.
Kyle Turgeon of Fort Frances was among five players to earn Royal Bank Cup legacy scholarships.
The 20-year-old forward with the Manitoba's Portage Terriers was presented the $500 scholarship at the tournament's award banquet in Camrose, Alberta.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Local Sports for Friday May 6
Taylor Whitehead of Fort Frances has been eliminated from singles play at the junior badminton championships in Richmond, B.C.
The 12-year-old beat opponents from B.C. and Quebec to reach the consolation quarter-finals where he was defeated by Nathan Wong of Alberta 21-10, 18-21, 21-19.
He also teamed up with Dawn Wong of Alberta in a mixed doubles consolation game, but lost in straight sets to an Alberta team.
In International Falls Little League play from yesterday, Dairy Queen doubled up Border State Bank 8-4 in a girls Major a division game.
The Ontario Hockey Federation is ban bodychecking in a bid to create a safer environment for new players.
The change affects house league and select players aged six to 21 in most of the province, except Ottawa and Hockey Northwest which aren't governed by the OHF.
The 12-year-old beat opponents from B.C. and Quebec to reach the consolation quarter-finals where he was defeated by Nathan Wong of Alberta 21-10, 18-21, 21-19.
He also teamed up with Dawn Wong of Alberta in a mixed doubles consolation game, but lost in straight sets to an Alberta team.
In International Falls Little League play from yesterday, Dairy Queen doubled up Border State Bank 8-4 in a girls Major a division game.
The Ontario Hockey Federation is ban bodychecking in a bid to create a safer environment for new players.
The change affects house league and select players aged six to 21 in most of the province, except Ottawa and Hockey Northwest which aren't governed by the OHF.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Local Sports for Thursday May 5
Tough day for Taylor Whitehead of Fort Frances at the junior badminton championships in Richmond, B.C.
Whitehead with Andre Inthavong of Saskatchewan lost their opening game in boys doubles.
Then, teaming up with Dawn Song of Alberta, they drop their first match in mixed doubles.
The 12-year-old resumes action in single play today.
Rainy River Voyageurs men's baseball team swept a double header against Vermilion Community College 7-1 and 10-4.
It improves their record to 5 and 8.
International Falls Little League action saw Meyers Sports win its second straight in Major A with a 10-0 win over Energy Fitness Centre.
Super One blanked Dominos 12-nothing in Major B.
NorWossa soccer kicked off yesterday with a season opening tournament at Fort Frances High School.
However, we only have one score to pass on.
The Muskies beat Beaver Brae of Kenora 3-1 in boys action.
Whitehead with Andre Inthavong of Saskatchewan lost their opening game in boys doubles.
Then, teaming up with Dawn Song of Alberta, they drop their first match in mixed doubles.
The 12-year-old resumes action in single play today.
Rainy River Voyageurs men's baseball team swept a double header against Vermilion Community College 7-1 and 10-4.
It improves their record to 5 and 8.
International Falls Little League action saw Meyers Sports win its second straight in Major A with a 10-0 win over Energy Fitness Centre.
Super One blanked Dominos 12-nothing in Major B.
NorWossa soccer kicked off yesterday with a season opening tournament at Fort Frances High School.
However, we only have one score to pass on.
The Muskies beat Beaver Brae of Kenora 3-1 in boys action.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Loacl Sports for Wednesday May 4
Steve Arpin will make his race debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck series next month in Texas.
The Fort Frances native announced a five-race deal with Turner Motorsports last night on Speed-TV.
Mike's Hard Lemonade will be Arpin's sponsor in the series.
Taylor Whitehead of Fort Frances has been relegated to the consolation side after dropping his first singles match at the junior badminton championships in Richmond, B.C.
Whitehead lost to Jefferey So of B.C. 21-7 and 21-14.
Today, the 12-year-old teams up with Andre Inthavong of Saskatchewan for a boys doubles match this morning and with Dawn Song of Alberta in mixed doubles this afternoon.
Little League baseball action kicked off its 2011 season in International Falls.
In Major A play, Meyers Sport beat Wherley's 7-6 while the Fort Frances Kiwanis beat Elks Lodge 13-11 in major B.
In girls softball, Dairy Queen defeated Tru-Star 10-4 in major A while Cine 5 doubled up Mannco Trucking 12-6 in major B action.
The high school soccer season begins today.
Fort Frances Muskies host the season's opening tournament.
Falls High School girls track team finished third at the Old River Meet in Grand Rapids.
The team picked up wins from Savanah Olson in the shot put and discus, Alicia Hendrickson in the pole vault and by its 4 by 100 relay team.
The boys team finished fourth overall with Shawn Filipiak in the high jump and Jake Jenson pole vault earning wins.
International Falls Broncos girls softball team lost to Cherry-Cotton 13-3.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Local Sports for Tuesday May 3
An announcement regarding Steve Arpin's plans in NASCAR is expected to be revealed today.
The Fort France native, who hasn't raced since the ARCA season opener in February, isn't saying much.
However, Turner Motorsports is scheduled to make an announcement.
The North Carolina race team runs in NASCAR's truck and Nationwide series.
Taylor Whitehead of Fort Frances begins play today at the Canadian junior badminton championships in Richmond, B.C.
The 12-year-old competes in singles play with a game against a B.C. opponent.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's softball team dropped both ends of a double header against Itasca, falling 11-3 and 10-0
Rainy River Voyageurs men's baseball team split its last home doubleheader of the season.
The Voyageurs beat Hibbing 7-3 in the opener before losing 6-4 in the second.
Meantime, outfielder Michael Dickerson was named player of the week by the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Third baseman Zaul Tapia was a winner of the northern division's player of the week award in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference.
Wet fields forced the International Falls Little League to delay the start of its season until today.
Games see Wherley Motors up against Meyer's Sports in boys major A.
Elks Lodge will play Fort Frances Kiwanis in boys major B.
In girls softball, Cine 5 plays Mannco Trucking in major B division.
The major A division matchup sees Dairy Queen playing TruStar.
All games are at the Tony Rizzo fields.
The Fort France native, who hasn't raced since the ARCA season opener in February, isn't saying much.
However, Turner Motorsports is scheduled to make an announcement.
The North Carolina race team runs in NASCAR's truck and Nationwide series.
Taylor Whitehead of Fort Frances begins play today at the Canadian junior badminton championships in Richmond, B.C.
The 12-year-old competes in singles play with a game against a B.C. opponent.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's softball team dropped both ends of a double header against Itasca, falling 11-3 and 10-0
Rainy River Voyageurs men's baseball team split its last home doubleheader of the season.
The Voyageurs beat Hibbing 7-3 in the opener before losing 6-4 in the second.
Meantime, outfielder Michael Dickerson was named player of the week by the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Third baseman Zaul Tapia was a winner of the northern division's player of the week award in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference.
Wet fields forced the International Falls Little League to delay the start of its season until today.
Games see Wherley Motors up against Meyer's Sports in boys major A.
Elks Lodge will play Fort Frances Kiwanis in boys major B.
In girls softball, Cine 5 plays Mannco Trucking in major B division.
The major A division matchup sees Dairy Queen playing TruStar.
All games are at the Tony Rizzo fields.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Local Sports for Monday May 2
Luke Skaarup of Fort Frances was the winner of the Strongman competition held as part of the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Home Show.
Skaarap won two events and finish third in another to finish 2.5 points up on runner-up Kyle Rayner of Thunder Bay.
Anika Alexander reached the Silver division semi-finals for girls 15 and under at the Canadian Junior Squash Championships in Calgary before losing out to a player from Halifax.
Her Fort Frances club teammate Angel McCormack reached the quarter-finals of the same division.
Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team gave up a goal in the last second of overtime Saturday to fall 3-2 to Miles Mac during tournament play in Winnipeg.
Dave Chambers on a penalty shot and Jeff Gustafson scored for the Muskies who begin NorWossa play Wednesday.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team dropped an error filled game to Hibbing Friday 15-3.
The Broncos commited 10 errors, all in the first inning that allowed Hibbing to score 11 times.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's softball team lost to Hibbing Community College Friday 15-7.
Catelin Fafard went the distance for the loss.
Falls High School boys golf team finish second at a rain-shortened Grand Slam Invitational in Grand Rapids.
Glenn Walls shot a 74 and tied for second in individual scoring Friday.
Saturday's rounds were cancelled due to rain.
Skaarap won two events and finish third in another to finish 2.5 points up on runner-up Kyle Rayner of Thunder Bay.
Anika Alexander reached the Silver division semi-finals for girls 15 and under at the Canadian Junior Squash Championships in Calgary before losing out to a player from Halifax.
Her Fort Frances club teammate Angel McCormack reached the quarter-finals of the same division.
Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team gave up a goal in the last second of overtime Saturday to fall 3-2 to Miles Mac during tournament play in Winnipeg.
Dave Chambers on a penalty shot and Jeff Gustafson scored for the Muskies who begin NorWossa play Wednesday.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team dropped an error filled game to Hibbing Friday 15-3.
The Broncos commited 10 errors, all in the first inning that allowed Hibbing to score 11 times.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's softball team lost to Hibbing Community College Friday 15-7.
Catelin Fafard went the distance for the loss.
Falls High School boys golf team finish second at a rain-shortened Grand Slam Invitational in Grand Rapids.
Glenn Walls shot a 74 and tied for second in individual scoring Friday.
Saturday's rounds were cancelled due to rain.
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