Beefs Warriors ran its win streak to 10 in the Rainy River District Fastball League with a 10-6 win over Sight & Sound.
Kevin Gemmell smacking a homer for the Warriors with Kurtis Wepruk hitting a round tripper for the Wolves.
Elsewhere, Rainy River hammered Northwest Bay 22-3.
Mitch Nicholetts and Don Smith hits homers for the Royals.
Barwick defeated the Big Grassy Lightning 10-2.
Stratton got by Manitou 10-8.
The Big Grassy Braves overpowered Big Island 14-3 with Chris Jack and Jesse Tom going long for the Braves.
Robert York and Nathan Bujold shared the shutout as Emo blanked the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 5-0 in a men's game in the Borderland Soccer League.
Nathan Jodoin and Ian Friesen each scored twice for Emo.
Pharmasave and Manitou Forest Products played to a 2-2 draw.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Local Sports for Tuesday June 28
Alyssa Holliday and Alison Brown each scored twice as Boston Pizza double up Al's Racquet Stringing 4-2.
It's the eight straight win for Boston in the women's division of the Borderland Soccer League.
Elsewhere, Taggs Source for Sports and the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs played to a 4-4 draw.
Fort France Lakers have added some size to its line up for next season.
The Lakers have signed Payton Ruter, a 6'3", 220 pound forward from Spicer, Minnesota.
He played the last two seasons in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League with Granite City.
It's the eight straight win for Boston in the women's division of the Borderland Soccer League.
Elsewhere, Taggs Source for Sports and the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs played to a 4-4 draw.
Fort France Lakers have added some size to its line up for next season.
The Lakers have signed Payton Ruter, a 6'3", 220 pound forward from Spicer, Minnesota.
He played the last two seasons in the Minnesota Junior Hockey League with Granite City.
Local Sports for Monday June 27
At Emo Speedway Saturday, Fort Frances driver Gavin Paull captured his third straight modified feature.
John Hettinga of Fort Frances won the Midwest modified feature while Don Bowman of Bemidji won in Street Stocks for the second time this year.
This week, racing at the track will coincide with Canada Day.
Fort Frances strongman Luke Skaarup took third at an event on the weekend in Dryden.
He finished 6 1/2 points back of the winner Dave Oslund of Minnesota.
Hockey Northwestern Ontario will be hosting a coaches workshop in Thunder Bay next Monday.
Former Canadian university coaches Vern Stenlund and Don McKee and former American Hockey League assistant Mike Busniuk will be among guest speakers.
Those interested are asked to register by calling Hockey Northwest's office in Thunder Bay.
John Hettinga of Fort Frances won the Midwest modified feature while Don Bowman of Bemidji won in Street Stocks for the second time this year.
This week, racing at the track will coincide with Canada Day.
Fort Frances strongman Luke Skaarup took third at an event on the weekend in Dryden.
He finished 6 1/2 points back of the winner Dave Oslund of Minnesota.
Hockey Northwestern Ontario will be hosting a coaches workshop in Thunder Bay next Monday.
Former Canadian university coaches Vern Stenlund and Don McKee and former American Hockey League assistant Mike Busniuk will be among guest speakers.
Those interested are asked to register by calling Hockey Northwest's office in Thunder Bay.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Local Sports for Friday June 24
The host team has come away with a majority of the medals at the Ontario District 1-A Senior Games.
Fort Frances participants earned four gold,, 3 silver and 3 bronze following three days of activities.
It included a sweep of medals in the table shuffleboard yesterday.
Here's a list of all medal winners from Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday
Floor Shuffleboard
Gold - Ralph & Anne Longmuir (Fort Frances)
Silver - Vicky Wishart & Gloria Bergner (Fort Frances)
Bronze - Della Baraniuk & Mildred Bedard (Fort Frances)
Bridge
Gold - Sally Rowat & Janice Eger (Dryden)
Silver - Pat & Norman Peterson (Kenora)
Bronze - Valerie & Trevor Holm (Kenora)
Bowling
Gold - Fort Frances - Betty Robinson, Lori Elliott, Julie Lowry, John Pohanka, Shirley Scofield
Silver - Kenora - Faye Tycholia, Sharon Troilo, John Kozak, Fiorino Troilo, Irene Kozar
Bronze - Fort Frances - Mildred Bedard, Sylvia Beadle, May Matheson, Rita Bagacki, Freda Yuill
Thursday
Darts
Gold - Doris Soucie & Eleanore Allan (Dryden)
Silver - Phil Woods & Grace Hutchison (Dryden)
Bronze - Wendy Sendall & Nancy Cutts (Dryden)
Table Shuffleboard
Gold - Della Baraniuk & Mildred Bedard (Fort Frances)
Silver - Annie Anderson & Edith Newman (Fort Frances)
Bronze - Rita Bagacki & Freda Yuill (Fort Frances)
Overall Results
Fort Frances - 4 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
Dryden - 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze
Kenora - 0 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
The Big Grassy Lightning have moved into second spot in the Rainy River District Fastball League with a 13-0 win over Big Island.
The Lightning remain two games back of Beef's Warriors who had their game with Manitou postponed.
Elsewhere, Rainy River edged Stratton 4-3.
Sight and Sound needed nine innings to dispatch Barwick 6-5
And Travis Tom earned his league-leading seventh win on the mound as the Big Grassy Braves defeated Northwest Bay 14-2.
Both men's games in the Borderland Soccer League ended in defaults.
Manitou Forest Products was awarded the win over Emo while the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs earned the default victory over Pharmasave.
Fort Frances participants earned four gold,, 3 silver and 3 bronze following three days of activities.
It included a sweep of medals in the table shuffleboard yesterday.
Here's a list of all medal winners from Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday
Floor Shuffleboard
Gold - Ralph & Anne Longmuir (Fort Frances)
Silver - Vicky Wishart & Gloria Bergner (Fort Frances)
Bronze - Della Baraniuk & Mildred Bedard (Fort Frances)
Bridge
Gold - Sally Rowat & Janice Eger (Dryden)
Silver - Pat & Norman Peterson (Kenora)
Bronze - Valerie & Trevor Holm (Kenora)
Bowling
Gold - Fort Frances - Betty Robinson, Lori Elliott, Julie Lowry, John Pohanka, Shirley Scofield
Silver - Kenora - Faye Tycholia, Sharon Troilo, John Kozak, Fiorino Troilo, Irene Kozar
Bronze - Fort Frances - Mildred Bedard, Sylvia Beadle, May Matheson, Rita Bagacki, Freda Yuill
Thursday
Darts
Gold - Doris Soucie & Eleanore Allan (Dryden)
Silver - Phil Woods & Grace Hutchison (Dryden)
Bronze - Wendy Sendall & Nancy Cutts (Dryden)
Table Shuffleboard
Gold - Della Baraniuk & Mildred Bedard (Fort Frances)
Silver - Annie Anderson & Edith Newman (Fort Frances)
Bronze - Rita Bagacki & Freda Yuill (Fort Frances)
Overall Results
Fort Frances - 4 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze
Dryden - 3 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze
Kenora - 0 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
The Big Grassy Lightning have moved into second spot in the Rainy River District Fastball League with a 13-0 win over Big Island.
The Lightning remain two games back of Beef's Warriors who had their game with Manitou postponed.
Elsewhere, Rainy River edged Stratton 4-3.
Sight and Sound needed nine innings to dispatch Barwick 6-5
And Travis Tom earned his league-leading seventh win on the mound as the Big Grassy Braves defeated Northwest Bay 14-2.
Both men's games in the Borderland Soccer League ended in defaults.
Manitou Forest Products was awarded the win over Emo while the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs earned the default victory over Pharmasave.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Beach Volleyball Teams Wanted
More teams are wanted for a beach volleyball tournament to be played in Fort Frances on Canada Day.The tournament will include a maximum of ten four-person teams with at least one person of the opposite gender on the court at all times.
Contact Amy Wilson-Hands at 274-9045 or Sarah Gould 274-2326 to register.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Local Sports for Wednesday June 22
Mitch Cain recorded his second consecutive three-goal game in helping the Manitou Forest Products blanked the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 6-0 in a men's game of the Borderland Soccer League.
Tanner Kaemingh was credited with the shutout.
Elsewhere, Jimmy and Dave Nussbaumer each scored twice as Pharmasave beat out Emo 5-3.
Meantime, both women's games scheduled for tonight have been postponed and will be played at a later date.
In the Rainy River District Fastball League, the League leading Beef's Warriors edged the Big Grassy Braves 6-5.
Four other scheduled games were postponed.
At the Ontario District 1-A Senior Games being played in Fort Frances, the team of Renee and Frank Dumeney of Fort Frances captured gold in cribbage.
Sally Rowat and Janice Eger of Dryden won in Euchre.
The games continues today.
Here's a list of all medal winners from day one.
Euchre:
Gold - Sally Rowat & Janice Eger of Dryden
Silver - Faye Tycholis & Linda Paul of Kenora
Bronze - Wilda Nystrom & Sharon McGregor of Dryden
Cribbage:
Gold - Renee & Frank Dumeney of Fort Frances
Silver - Wilda Nystrom & Sharon McGregor of Dryden
Bronze - Doris Soucie & Eleanore Allan of Dryden
Tournament play is underway in the International Falls Little League
In the boys major A division, Northern Lumber edged Wherleys 15-14 while Meyers Sports won by default over Energy Fitness Centre.
In girls Major B softball, Mannco Trucking blanked Coca-Cola 10-0.
And in regular season play in boys major B, Dominos won by default over the Fort Frances Kiwanis.
Tanner Kaemingh was credited with the shutout.
Elsewhere, Jimmy and Dave Nussbaumer each scored twice as Pharmasave beat out Emo 5-3.
Meantime, both women's games scheduled for tonight have been postponed and will be played at a later date.
In the Rainy River District Fastball League, the League leading Beef's Warriors edged the Big Grassy Braves 6-5.
Four other scheduled games were postponed.
At the Ontario District 1-A Senior Games being played in Fort Frances, the team of Renee and Frank Dumeney of Fort Frances captured gold in cribbage.
Sally Rowat and Janice Eger of Dryden won in Euchre.
The games continues today.
Here's a list of all medal winners from day one.
Euchre:
Gold - Sally Rowat & Janice Eger of Dryden
Silver - Faye Tycholis & Linda Paul of Kenora
Bronze - Wilda Nystrom & Sharon McGregor of Dryden
Cribbage:
Gold - Renee & Frank Dumeney of Fort Frances
Silver - Wilda Nystrom & Sharon McGregor of Dryden
Bronze - Doris Soucie & Eleanore Allan of Dryden
Tournament play is underway in the International Falls Little League
In the boys major A division, Northern Lumber edged Wherleys 15-14 while Meyers Sports won by default over Energy Fitness Centre.
In girls Major B softball, Mannco Trucking blanked Coca-Cola 10-0.
And in regular season play in boys major B, Dominos won by default over the Fort Frances Kiwanis.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Local Sports for Tuesday June 21
Allision Brown scored three times to help Boston Pizza get by Taggs Source for Sports 5-4 in a women's game in the Borderland Soccer League.
Stephanie Mattson has a hat-trick for Taggs.
Erika Moffit recorded the shutout while Chantal Jodoin and Emily Drouin provided the scoring in the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 2-0 win over Al's Racquet Stringing.
A single game in the Rainy River District Fastball League last night.
The Big Grassy Braves edged Rainy River 5-4.
Dan Gavel of Fort Frances was another double winner on the Moto-cross track this past weekend.
Gavel won both the ATV Pro and ATV open classes during races held in Atikokan.
Earl Reimer of Vermilion Bay was also a double winner with victories in the Open and Pro Am Moto-cross classes.
Here is a list of all winners.
MOTOCROSS
Superior Dirt Riders - June 18, 2011 - AMX
50cc G1
1. Braden Fogen; 2. Mitchell Vanlenthe; 3. Cole Kutzler
50cc G2
1. Jase Marusyk; 2. Kalin Gunnell; 3. Hayden Campbell
65cc 7-11yrs
1. James White; 2. Brady White; 3. Russell Hurd
85cc 12-16yrs
1. Kenny Mandryk; 2. Stephen Morgan; 3. Russell Hurd
85cc 7-11yrs
1. Russell Hurd; 2. James White; 3. Brady White
ATV Junior - Mini Open
1. Joanne Bighead
ATV Pro
1. Daniel Gavel; 2. Brian Vanlenthe; 3. Wayne deBruin
ATV Open
1. Daniel Gavel; 2. Wayne deBruin; 3. Brian Vanlenthe
Beginner MX
1. John Baker; 2. Zach Koomans; 3. Kelvin Croswell
Junior MX
1. Nolan Vanlenthe; 2. Avery Adrian; 3. Brady Love
Open Mx
1. Earl Reimer; 2. Adam Gamble; 3. Bob LeblancPro AM MX
PRO AM MX
1. Earl Reimer; 2. Adam Gamble; 3. Bob LeBlancSupermini
Supermini
1. Kenny Mandryk; 2. Stephen Morgan; 3. Cole Chernosky
Vet MX (25+)
1. Bob LeBlanc; 2. Richard Ulman; 3. Joel Cates
Youth MX
1. Adam Gamble; 2. Brady Love; 3. Nolan Vanlenthe
Stephanie Mattson has a hat-trick for Taggs.
Erika Moffit recorded the shutout while Chantal Jodoin and Emily Drouin provided the scoring in the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 2-0 win over Al's Racquet Stringing.
A single game in the Rainy River District Fastball League last night.
The Big Grassy Braves edged Rainy River 5-4.
Dan Gavel of Fort Frances was another double winner on the Moto-cross track this past weekend.
Gavel won both the ATV Pro and ATV open classes during races held in Atikokan.
Earl Reimer of Vermilion Bay was also a double winner with victories in the Open and Pro Am Moto-cross classes.
Here is a list of all winners.
MOTOCROSS
Superior Dirt Riders - June 18, 2011 - AMX
50cc G1
1. Braden Fogen; 2. Mitchell Vanlenthe; 3. Cole Kutzler
50cc G2
1. Jase Marusyk; 2. Kalin Gunnell; 3. Hayden Campbell
65cc 7-11yrs
1. James White; 2. Brady White; 3. Russell Hurd
85cc 12-16yrs
1. Kenny Mandryk; 2. Stephen Morgan; 3. Russell Hurd
85cc 7-11yrs
1. Russell Hurd; 2. James White; 3. Brady White
ATV Junior - Mini Open
1. Joanne Bighead
ATV Pro
1. Daniel Gavel; 2. Brian Vanlenthe; 3. Wayne deBruin
ATV Open
1. Daniel Gavel; 2. Wayne deBruin; 3. Brian Vanlenthe
Beginner MX
1. John Baker; 2. Zach Koomans; 3. Kelvin Croswell
Junior MX
1. Nolan Vanlenthe; 2. Avery Adrian; 3. Brady Love
Open Mx
1. Earl Reimer; 2. Adam Gamble; 3. Bob LeblancPro AM MX
PRO AM MX
1. Earl Reimer; 2. Adam Gamble; 3. Bob LeBlancSupermini
Supermini
1. Kenny Mandryk; 2. Stephen Morgan; 3. Cole Chernosky
Vet MX (25+)
1. Bob LeBlanc; 2. Richard Ulman; 3. Joel Cates
Youth MX
1. Adam Gamble; 2. Brady Love; 3. Nolan Vanlenthe
Local Sports for Monday June 20
Area runners competed in two separate marathon runs on the weekend.
In Winnipeg, Lorne Rickard was 41st in the Manitoba Marathon, finishing first in his age category
In the half-marathon, Daryl Gannon of Atikokan placed 45th which was good for a second place finish in his age category.
Several other runners from Atikokan, Fort Frances and Emo also participated.
At the Gramma's Marathon in Duluth, Kerry Zub of Fort Frances was the lone runner from the district in the full marathon.
Cameron Moorehouse and Selena Morris of Fort Frances participated in the half-marathon.
All three completed their races, but were well back of the leaders.
Racing at Emo Speedway was rained out.
They're try again next Saturday.
The Borderland Soccer League resumes its women's schedule tonight at the Struchan Gilson Soccer Pitches.
First-place Boston Pizza is up against Taggs Source for Sports.
Al's Raquet Stringing faces the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs under 18 girls team.
In Winnipeg, Lorne Rickard was 41st in the Manitoba Marathon, finishing first in his age category
In the half-marathon, Daryl Gannon of Atikokan placed 45th which was good for a second place finish in his age category.
Several other runners from Atikokan, Fort Frances and Emo also participated.
At the Gramma's Marathon in Duluth, Kerry Zub of Fort Frances was the lone runner from the district in the full marathon.
Cameron Moorehouse and Selena Morris of Fort Frances participated in the half-marathon.
All three completed their races, but were well back of the leaders.
Racing at Emo Speedway was rained out.
They're try again next Saturday.
The Borderland Soccer League resumes its women's schedule tonight at the Struchan Gilson Soccer Pitches.
First-place Boston Pizza is up against Taggs Source for Sports.
Al's Raquet Stringing faces the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs under 18 girls team.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Local Sports for Friday June 17
A pair of shutouts in the Borderland Soccer League men's division.
Mitch Cain scored three times while Taner Kaemingh kept the net clean as Manitou Forest Products defeated previously unbeaten Pharmasave 9-0.
And Nathan Bujold had the hat-trick as Emo shutout the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 7-0.
Kurtis Kepruk hit a grand slam as the Sight and Sound Wolves doubled up Stratton 16-8 in one of two games played in the Rainy River District Fastball League.
Beef's Warriors defeated Rainy River 5-3.
Super One edged Moose Lodge 4-3 in a Little League game played in the Falls.
Cine 5 defeated Coca-Cola 14-12 in a girls softball game.
Mitch Cain scored three times while Taner Kaemingh kept the net clean as Manitou Forest Products defeated previously unbeaten Pharmasave 9-0.
And Nathan Bujold had the hat-trick as Emo shutout the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 7-0.
Kurtis Kepruk hit a grand slam as the Sight and Sound Wolves doubled up Stratton 16-8 in one of two games played in the Rainy River District Fastball League.
Beef's Warriors defeated Rainy River 5-3.
Super One edged Moose Lodge 4-3 in a Little League game played in the Falls.
Cine 5 defeated Coca-Cola 14-12 in a girls softball game.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Local Sports for Thursday June 16
Laureen Peters had her first hat-trick of the year pacing Boston Pizza to a 4-2 win over Al's Racquet Stringing in the Borderland Soccer League's women's division.
Taggs Source for Sports earned its first win of the year with a 4-2 decision over the Rendez-Vous Voyaguers.
Sara Roach scored twice for Taggs.
Another player signing for the Fort Frances Lakers.
Ryan Wildman had 12 goals and 33 points with the Lakers last year.
In little leage play in the Falls, Meyer's Sports edged Wherley's 9-8.
Moose Lodge defeated Super One 13-3 and Elk Lodges beat Dominos 14-4.
Taggs Source for Sports earned its first win of the year with a 4-2 decision over the Rendez-Vous Voyaguers.
Sara Roach scored twice for Taggs.
Another player signing for the Fort Frances Lakers.
Ryan Wildman had 12 goals and 33 points with the Lakers last year.
In little leage play in the Falls, Meyer's Sports edged Wherley's 9-8.
Moose Lodge defeated Super One 13-3 and Elk Lodges beat Dominos 14-4.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Local Sports for Wednesday July 15
Mark Clifford earned his second straight shutout as Pharmasave blanked the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 1-0 in Borderland Soccer League men's play.
Chris Wiedenhoeft scored the lone goal.
Emo upset Manitou Forest Products 2-1 on goals from Garnett Cornell and Justin Bujold.
Mitch Cain scored for Manitou.
In the Rainy River District Fastball League, Jesse Tom had three home runs as the Big Grassy Braves powered their way past the Manitou Thunderrbirds 21-1.
Elsewhere, Beef's Warriors beat the Big Grassy Lighting 8-2
Rainy River blanked Barwick 7-0.
Stratton outscored Northwest Bay 9-7.
And Sight & Sound and Big Island played to an 11-11 tie before the game was called on the account of darkness.
Little League in the Falls saw Wherley's defeat Energy Fitness Centre 18-6.
Elks Lodge and the Fort Frances Kiwanis tied 9-9.
In girls softball, Cine 5 beat Mannco Trucking 19-5.
Chris Wiedenhoeft scored the lone goal.
Emo upset Manitou Forest Products 2-1 on goals from Garnett Cornell and Justin Bujold.
Mitch Cain scored for Manitou.
In the Rainy River District Fastball League, Jesse Tom had three home runs as the Big Grassy Braves powered their way past the Manitou Thunderrbirds 21-1.
Elsewhere, Beef's Warriors beat the Big Grassy Lighting 8-2
Rainy River blanked Barwick 7-0.
Stratton outscored Northwest Bay 9-7.
And Sight & Sound and Big Island played to an 11-11 tie before the game was called on the account of darkness.
Little League in the Falls saw Wherley's defeat Energy Fitness Centre 18-6.
Elks Lodge and the Fort Frances Kiwanis tied 9-9.
In girls softball, Cine 5 beat Mannco Trucking 19-5.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Local Sports for Tuesday June 14
Boston Pizza extended its win streak to five game in the Borderland Soccer League women's division with a 3-1 win over the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs under 18-team.
Laureen Peters paced Boston with a pair of goals.
And Al's Racquet Stringing got goals from five different players in edging Taggs Source for Sports 5-4.
Sara Roach had a pair of goals in a losing cause for Taggs.
In Little League ball in the Falls, Meyer's Sports defeated Northern Lumber 13-4.
Moose Lodge beat Fort Frances Kiwanis 16-5.
In girls softball, TruStar blanked Border State Bank 12-nothing.
Mannco Trucking and Coca Cola tied 8-8.
Dan Gavel earned a pair of wins in the second leg of racing for members of the Superior Dirt Riders.
Gavel took the ATV Pro and Open classes in events held in Kakabeka Falls on the weekend.
Motocross racing returns to Atikokan this weekend.
A NHL executive says don't rule out an AHL team for Thunder Bay in the future.
Craig Heisinger of the Winnipeg franchise says while the Manitoba Moose have moved to Newfoundland anything can happen when the team is reviewed in three years.
Laureen Peters paced Boston with a pair of goals.
And Al's Racquet Stringing got goals from five different players in edging Taggs Source for Sports 5-4.
Sara Roach had a pair of goals in a losing cause for Taggs.
In Little League ball in the Falls, Meyer's Sports defeated Northern Lumber 13-4.
Moose Lodge beat Fort Frances Kiwanis 16-5.
In girls softball, TruStar blanked Border State Bank 12-nothing.
Mannco Trucking and Coca Cola tied 8-8.
Dan Gavel earned a pair of wins in the second leg of racing for members of the Superior Dirt Riders.
Gavel took the ATV Pro and Open classes in events held in Kakabeka Falls on the weekend.
Motocross racing returns to Atikokan this weekend.
A NHL executive says don't rule out an AHL team for Thunder Bay in the future.
Craig Heisinger of the Winnipeg franchise says while the Manitoba Moose have moved to Newfoundland anything can happen when the team is reviewed in three years.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Local Sports for Monday June 13
Gavin Paull of Fort Frances won his second straight feature race in the modified division Saturday at Emo Speedway.
Other feature winners were Tylar Wilson in the midwest modified and Ron Westover in the street stocks.
Steve Arpin's first foray in NASCAR's truck series ended with a 23rd place finish in Friday's race at Texas.
The Fort Frances native was involved in a crash with 31 laps to go, but did see the front of field early on and raced among the top ten for a good part of the race.
Jake Jenson of Falls High School came home with a bronze medal in the pole vault at the State track and field championships in St. Paul.
Shawn Filipiak tied for fourth in the high jump while Brandon Richards placed 14th in shotput.
On the girls side, Brianna Shofner placed 7th in the 100 metre dash, but failed to qualify for the 200 metre final.
Savannah Olson was 12th in shotput
Other feature winners were Tylar Wilson in the midwest modified and Ron Westover in the street stocks.
Steve Arpin's first foray in NASCAR's truck series ended with a 23rd place finish in Friday's race at Texas.
The Fort Frances native was involved in a crash with 31 laps to go, but did see the front of field early on and raced among the top ten for a good part of the race.
Jake Jenson of Falls High School came home with a bronze medal in the pole vault at the State track and field championships in St. Paul.
Shawn Filipiak tied for fourth in the high jump while Brandon Richards placed 14th in shotput.
On the girls side, Brianna Shofner placed 7th in the 100 metre dash, but failed to qualify for the 200 metre final.
Savannah Olson was 12th in shotput
Friday, June 10, 2011
Local Sports for Friday June 10
Steve Arpin will start his first NASCAR truck series race from the second row.
The Fort Frances native had the fourth-fastest time in qualifying for tonight's race at Texas Motorspeedway.
The race can be seen live on Speed-TV at 8 p-m Fort Frances time.
The Beef's Warriors have moved into first place in the Rainy River District Fastball League following an 8-5 win over Barwick
Elsewhere, Sight and Sound edged the Big Grassy Lightning 5-4
The Big Grassy Braves dropped the Stratton Eagles 15-4
Big Island got by Northwest Bay 12-10
And Rainy River blanked Manitou 5- nothing.
Mitch Cain had the hat-trick as Manitou Forest Products defeated the Rendezvous Voyaguers 5-2 in the men's division of the Borderland Soccer League.
and Jimmy Nussbaumer had his second straight two-goal night as Pharmasave blanked Emo 5-nil.
In women's action from Wednesday, Boston Pizza earned a win by default over Taggs Source for Sports.
A game between Al's Racquet Stringing and Rendez-Voyageurs girls was postponed.
In little league play in the Falls, Meyer's Sports blanked Wherley's 8-nothing.
Super One beat Dominos 12-2
In girls softball, TruStar outscored Border State Bank 21-13
Cine 5 defeated Mannco Trucking 16-12
Fort Frances High School handed out its hardware to its top athletes this past week.
Justin Anderson and Chelsea Hill were named athletes of the years.
Braedon Caul and Maryam Seid were rookies of the year.
And Jeff Gustafson and Sarah Roach won the awards for athletic and academic achievement.
Here is a list of all award winners.
Athletic Certificates - Anniss Sied, Braedon Keast, Jeff Gustafson
Letterman Awards - Sara Roach, Justin Anderson, Chelsea Hill, Chris Legg
MVP - Horban Award - Junior Girls Volleyball - Sarah Glover and Alyssa Windego
MVP - Junior Boys Volleyball - Caleb McIntosh
MVP - Patti-Jo Reid Award - Senior Girls Volleyball - Megan Veniot and Mikaela Kroeker
MVP - Horban Award - Senior Boys Volleyball - Justin Anderson
MVP - Junior Girls Basketball - Alanna Walsh and Wynonna Kavanaugh
MVP - Tim Callaghan Memorial Trophy - Junior Boys Basketball - Colton Craig
MVP - Patti-Jo Reid Award - Senior Girls Basketball - Chelsea Hill
Most Improved - Senior Girls Basketball - Jennifer McDowall
MVP - Tim Callaghan Memorial Trophy - Senior Boys Basketball - Justin Anderson
MVP - Junior Badminton - J.J Fiset
MVP - Jack Hedman Award - Senior Badminton - Spencer Pearce and Robert Stevens
MVP - Cheerleading - Kristina Robertson and Sydney Ward
Rookie of the Year - Pam Theriault and Madison Allen
MVP - Girls Curling - Taylor Hartlin
MVP - Boys Curling - Isaac Keffer
MVP - Mixed Curling - Luke Esselink and Karleigh Wright
MVP - Track and Field - Dexter Fichuk
MVP - Struchan Gilson Award - Girls Soccer - Sara Roach
Outstanding Contribution - Girls Soccer - Courtney Roach
MVP - Jim Curr Senior Memorial Trophy - Boys Soccer - Gavin Moorhouse
Outstanding Contribution - Boys Soccer - Dave Chambers
Outstanding Contribution - Golden Plunger Award, Muskie Sports Association - none given
MVP - Swimming - Male - Donavon Taylor
MVP - Swimming - Female - Katja Sutherland
MVP - Figure Skating - Emma Keeler
Special Recognition Award - Figure Skating - Michael Nelson
Individual Awards
Grade 12 Boy for Academic and Athletic Achievement - Douglas Morrow Memorial Award - Jeff Gustafson
Grade 12 Girl for Academic and Athletic Achievement - William George Reid Memorial Award - Sara Roach
Sportsmanship and Perseverance - Brent Ogden Memorial Trophy - Tim Metke
Female Rookie of the Year - Maryam Seid
Male Rookie of the Year - Braedon Caul
Female Athlete of the Year - Chelsea Hill
Male Athlete of the Year - Justin Anderson
Hall of Fame - No Recipient
The Fort Frances native had the fourth-fastest time in qualifying for tonight's race at Texas Motorspeedway.
The race can be seen live on Speed-TV at 8 p-m Fort Frances time.
The Beef's Warriors have moved into first place in the Rainy River District Fastball League following an 8-5 win over Barwick
Elsewhere, Sight and Sound edged the Big Grassy Lightning 5-4
The Big Grassy Braves dropped the Stratton Eagles 15-4
Big Island got by Northwest Bay 12-10
And Rainy River blanked Manitou 5- nothing.
Mitch Cain had the hat-trick as Manitou Forest Products defeated the Rendezvous Voyaguers 5-2 in the men's division of the Borderland Soccer League.
and Jimmy Nussbaumer had his second straight two-goal night as Pharmasave blanked Emo 5-nil.
In women's action from Wednesday, Boston Pizza earned a win by default over Taggs Source for Sports.
A game between Al's Racquet Stringing and Rendez-Voyageurs girls was postponed.
In little league play in the Falls, Meyer's Sports blanked Wherley's 8-nothing.
Super One beat Dominos 12-2
In girls softball, TruStar outscored Border State Bank 21-13
Cine 5 defeated Mannco Trucking 16-12
Fort Frances High School handed out its hardware to its top athletes this past week.
Justin Anderson and Chelsea Hill were named athletes of the years.
Braedon Caul and Maryam Seid were rookies of the year.
And Jeff Gustafson and Sarah Roach won the awards for athletic and academic achievement.
Here is a list of all award winners.
Athletic Certificates - Anniss Sied, Braedon Keast, Jeff Gustafson
Letterman Awards - Sara Roach, Justin Anderson, Chelsea Hill, Chris Legg
MVP - Horban Award - Junior Girls Volleyball - Sarah Glover and Alyssa Windego
MVP - Junior Boys Volleyball - Caleb McIntosh
MVP - Patti-Jo Reid Award - Senior Girls Volleyball - Megan Veniot and Mikaela Kroeker
MVP - Horban Award - Senior Boys Volleyball - Justin Anderson
MVP - Junior Girls Basketball - Alanna Walsh and Wynonna Kavanaugh
MVP - Tim Callaghan Memorial Trophy - Junior Boys Basketball - Colton Craig
MVP - Patti-Jo Reid Award - Senior Girls Basketball - Chelsea Hill
Most Improved - Senior Girls Basketball - Jennifer McDowall
MVP - Tim Callaghan Memorial Trophy - Senior Boys Basketball - Justin Anderson
MVP - Junior Badminton - J.J Fiset
MVP - Jack Hedman Award - Senior Badminton - Spencer Pearce and Robert Stevens
MVP - Cheerleading - Kristina Robertson and Sydney Ward
Rookie of the Year - Pam Theriault and Madison Allen
MVP - Girls Curling - Taylor Hartlin
MVP - Boys Curling - Isaac Keffer
MVP - Mixed Curling - Luke Esselink and Karleigh Wright
MVP - Track and Field - Dexter Fichuk
MVP - Struchan Gilson Award - Girls Soccer - Sara Roach
Outstanding Contribution - Girls Soccer - Courtney Roach
MVP - Jim Curr Senior Memorial Trophy - Boys Soccer - Gavin Moorhouse
Outstanding Contribution - Boys Soccer - Dave Chambers
Outstanding Contribution - Golden Plunger Award, Muskie Sports Association - none given
MVP - Swimming - Male - Donavon Taylor
MVP - Swimming - Female - Katja Sutherland
MVP - Figure Skating - Emma Keeler
Special Recognition Award - Figure Skating - Michael Nelson
Individual Awards
Grade 12 Boy for Academic and Athletic Achievement - Douglas Morrow Memorial Award - Jeff Gustafson
Grade 12 Girl for Academic and Athletic Achievement - William George Reid Memorial Award - Sara Roach
Sportsmanship and Perseverance - Brent Ogden Memorial Trophy - Tim Metke
Female Rookie of the Year - Maryam Seid
Male Rookie of the Year - Braedon Caul
Female Athlete of the Year - Chelsea Hill
Male Athlete of the Year - Justin Anderson
Hall of Fame - No Recipient
Local Sports for Thursday June 9
Steve Arpin of Fort Frances takes to the track today for the first time in the NASCAR truck series at Texas Motorspeedway, a track he's very familiar with.
Arpin won at the track last July while racing the ARCA series with new sponsor Mikes Hard Lemonade. He also reached a deal to drive in the Nationwide series for Dale Earnhardt Jr. during the same time.
Today is practice and qualifying with the race tomorrow night.
The Rainy River District Fastball League was able to get in a game last night.
Manitou defeated Big Island 13-2 in a make-up game from one rained out May 31.
Tonight, its the Lightning at Sight and Sound.
Stratton travels to Big Grassy to play the Braves.
Big Island hosts Northwest Bay.
Rainy River tangles with Manitou.
Barwick faces Beef's Warriors.
Men's games in the Borderland Soccer League tonight see Pharmasave up against Emo and Manitou Forest Products playing the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs.
Arpin won at the track last July while racing the ARCA series with new sponsor Mikes Hard Lemonade. He also reached a deal to drive in the Nationwide series for Dale Earnhardt Jr. during the same time.
Today is practice and qualifying with the race tomorrow night.
The Rainy River District Fastball League was able to get in a game last night.
Manitou defeated Big Island 13-2 in a make-up game from one rained out May 31.
Tonight, its the Lightning at Sight and Sound.
Stratton travels to Big Grassy to play the Braves.
Big Island hosts Northwest Bay.
Rainy River tangles with Manitou.
Barwick faces Beef's Warriors.
Men's games in the Borderland Soccer League tonight see Pharmasave up against Emo and Manitou Forest Products playing the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Local Sports for Wednesday June 8
Rob McGinnis belted his league leading fifth home run of the season as Beef's Warriors defeated Stratton 9-2.
The win vaults the Warriors past the Eagles into third in the Rainy River district Fastball League.
Elsewhere, Sight and Sound doubled up the Northwest Bay Chiefs 8-4
Barwick beat Big Island 7-2.
The Big Grassy Lightning defeated Manitou 11-2.
A game between the Braves and Rainy River was postponed.
Jimmy Nussbaumer scored twice as Pharmasave defeated Manitou Forest Product 3-1 in the Borderland Soccer League men's division.
Jake Esselink recorded the shutout as Emo blanked the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 3-nil.
It appears there could be a third U.S. based team soon playing in the Superior International Junior Hockey League.
League officials aren't providing many details, but confirm the team is eyeing the possibility of setting up operations in the Virginia-Hibbing, Minnesota area.
USA Hockey must still give its blessing.
The win vaults the Warriors past the Eagles into third in the Rainy River district Fastball League.
Elsewhere, Sight and Sound doubled up the Northwest Bay Chiefs 8-4
Barwick beat Big Island 7-2.
The Big Grassy Lightning defeated Manitou 11-2.
A game between the Braves and Rainy River was postponed.
Jimmy Nussbaumer scored twice as Pharmasave defeated Manitou Forest Product 3-1 in the Borderland Soccer League men's division.
Jake Esselink recorded the shutout as Emo blanked the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs 3-nil.
It appears there could be a third U.S. based team soon playing in the Superior International Junior Hockey League.
League officials aren't providing many details, but confirm the team is eyeing the possibility of setting up operations in the Virginia-Hibbing, Minnesota area.
USA Hockey must still give its blessing.
Local Sports for Tuesday June 7
Angela Cole had three goals in leading the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs to a 5-3 win over Taggs Source for Sports in Borderland Soccer League women's play.
Sara Roach had a pair of goals for Taggs in a losing cause.
Boston Pizza won its third straight with a 3-2 decision over Al's Racquet Stringing
Allison Brown, Jessica Wilson and Sarah Gould scored for B.P.
Natalie Desjardins and Sara Coish replied for Al's.
The Rendez-Vous Voyageurs under 18 men's team will play its first game in the Borderland Soccer League tonight.
The Voyageurs are up against Emo.
They were were forced to cancel both of their games last week because of conflicts with the Fort Frances Muskies at OFSAA.
Pharmasave and Manitou Forest Products also square off in a battle of early unbeaten teams.
In the Rainy River District Fastball League tonight, Beef's Warriors are at Stratton.
The Big Grassy Lightning host Manitou.
Barwick takes on Big Island.
Northwest Bay entertains Sight and Sound.
The Big Grassy Braves are in Rainy River.
In Little League play in the Falls, Meyer's Sports defeated Energy Fitness Centre 16-2.
Super One got by Elks Lodge 17-6.
In girls softball, Dairy Queen squeezed by Border State Bank 9-7
Mannco Trucking edged Coca-Cola 3-2.
Sara Roach had a pair of goals for Taggs in a losing cause.
Boston Pizza won its third straight with a 3-2 decision over Al's Racquet Stringing
Allison Brown, Jessica Wilson and Sarah Gould scored for B.P.
Natalie Desjardins and Sara Coish replied for Al's.
The Rendez-Vous Voyageurs under 18 men's team will play its first game in the Borderland Soccer League tonight.
The Voyageurs are up against Emo.
They were were forced to cancel both of their games last week because of conflicts with the Fort Frances Muskies at OFSAA.
Pharmasave and Manitou Forest Products also square off in a battle of early unbeaten teams.
In the Rainy River District Fastball League tonight, Beef's Warriors are at Stratton.
The Big Grassy Lightning host Manitou.
Barwick takes on Big Island.
Northwest Bay entertains Sight and Sound.
The Big Grassy Braves are in Rainy River.
In Little League play in the Falls, Meyer's Sports defeated Energy Fitness Centre 16-2.
Super One got by Elks Lodge 17-6.
In girls softball, Dairy Queen squeezed by Border State Bank 9-7
Mannco Trucking edged Coca-Cola 3-2.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Local Sports for Monday June 6
The Borderland Racing Association got its season revving Saturday following two consecutive rain outs.
Fort Frances drivers Gavin Paull in the Modified class and Chuck Lambert in the Midwest Modified and Don Bowman of Bemidji in Street Stocks were the feature winners.
Falls High School will be send several members of its track teams to the State championships.
Jake Jensen in pole vault and Shawn Filipiak in the high jump qualified after winner their events at the Section 7A championship Friday.
Brandon Richards will compete in shot put following a second placing showing Friday.
On the girls side, Breanna Shofner won the 200 metre and placed second in the 100 metre races to qualify in both events.
Savannah Olson in shot put and the 400 metre relay team also qualified.
Fort Frances Muskies concluded play at the all-Ontario boys AA soccer championship Friday with a 3-1 loss to Theriault of Timmins.
The Muskies went winless in four tries during the championship.
In a make-up game in the Rainy River District Fastball League, the Big Grassy Lightning blanked Northwest Bay Friday 9-0.
Fort Frances drivers Gavin Paull in the Modified class and Chuck Lambert in the Midwest Modified and Don Bowman of Bemidji in Street Stocks were the feature winners.
Falls High School will be send several members of its track teams to the State championships.
Jake Jensen in pole vault and Shawn Filipiak in the high jump qualified after winner their events at the Section 7A championship Friday.
Brandon Richards will compete in shot put following a second placing showing Friday.
On the girls side, Breanna Shofner won the 200 metre and placed second in the 100 metre races to qualify in both events.
Savannah Olson in shot put and the 400 metre relay team also qualified.
Fort Frances Muskies concluded play at the all-Ontario boys AA soccer championship Friday with a 3-1 loss to Theriault of Timmins.
The Muskies went winless in four tries during the championship.
In a make-up game in the Rainy River District Fastball League, the Big Grassy Lightning blanked Northwest Bay Friday 9-0.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Local Sports for Friday June 3
The Fort Frances Muskies are in a must win situation today at the all-Ontario high school boys AA soccer championship in Windsor.
The Muskies dropped a 4-0 decision to Kennedy Collegiate of Windsor yesterday afternoon to fall to 0-and-2.
They lost 2-1 to Peel Region school St. Paul in the opener.
They play St. Joseph's School from St. Thomas this morning.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team took it on the chin in the Section 7AA tournament, losing 17-0 to Proctor.
The loss ends the Broncos season.
There are now no unbeaten teams in the Rainy River District Fastball League.
The Stratton Eagles ended a four-game win streak with a 15-8 loss to the Big Grassy Lightning.
Elsewhere, Sight and Sound edged the Big Grassy Braves 5-4.
Zack McBride had a pair of homers in Beef's Warriors 13-5 win over Northwest Bay.
Rainy River blanked Big Island 12-0.
Barwick clobbered Manitou 17-8.
In Little League action from the Falls, Meyers Sports and Northern Lumber played to a 7-7 draw.
Dominoes earned a win by default over the Fort Frances Kiwanis.
In girls softball, Dairy Queen edged Border State Bank 8-7.
Mannco Trucking and Cine 5 tied 8-all.
The Muskies dropped a 4-0 decision to Kennedy Collegiate of Windsor yesterday afternoon to fall to 0-and-2.
They lost 2-1 to Peel Region school St. Paul in the opener.
They play St. Joseph's School from St. Thomas this morning.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team took it on the chin in the Section 7AA tournament, losing 17-0 to Proctor.
The loss ends the Broncos season.
There are now no unbeaten teams in the Rainy River District Fastball League.
The Stratton Eagles ended a four-game win streak with a 15-8 loss to the Big Grassy Lightning.
Elsewhere, Sight and Sound edged the Big Grassy Braves 5-4.
Zack McBride had a pair of homers in Beef's Warriors 13-5 win over Northwest Bay.
Rainy River blanked Big Island 12-0.
Barwick clobbered Manitou 17-8.
In Little League action from the Falls, Meyers Sports and Northern Lumber played to a 7-7 draw.
Dominoes earned a win by default over the Fort Frances Kiwanis.
In girls softball, Dairy Queen edged Border State Bank 8-7.
Mannco Trucking and Cine 5 tied 8-all.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Local Sports for Thursday June 2
Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team begins play this morning at the all-Ontario high school championships in Windsor.
The Muskies face Peel district school St. Paul at 9:30 a.m. CST time.
Sara Kellar scored three times as Al's Raquet Stringing defeated Taggs Source for Sports in one of two women's division matches in the Borderland Soccer League.
Boston Pizza won its second straight with a 3-1 decision over the Rendezvous Voyageurs.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team has advanced to the next round in the Section 7AA championship tournament.
The Broncos defeated Greenway 7-2.
They play Proctor in Proctor today.
Games in the International Falls Little League ended in ties.
Energy Fitness Centre played Northern Lumber to a 7-7 draw
Elk Lodge and Moose Lodge ended 10-10.
The Muskies face Peel district school St. Paul at 9:30 a.m. CST time.
Sara Kellar scored three times as Al's Raquet Stringing defeated Taggs Source for Sports in one of two women's division matches in the Borderland Soccer League.
Boston Pizza won its second straight with a 3-1 decision over the Rendezvous Voyageurs.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team has advanced to the next round in the Section 7AA championship tournament.
The Broncos defeated Greenway 7-2.
They play Proctor in Proctor today.
Games in the International Falls Little League ended in ties.
Energy Fitness Centre played Northern Lumber to a 7-7 draw
Elk Lodge and Moose Lodge ended 10-10.
Local Sports for Wednesday June 1
Just one game in the Rainy River District Fastball League got completed last night.
A home run by Vaughn Wilson helped the Barwick Knights to a 3-1 win over the Big Grassy Braves.
Four other games were postponed due to weather.
An easy win for Pharmasave in the men's division of Borderland Soccer League last night.
It was granted a win by default over Emo.
A game between the Rendezvous Voyageurs and Manitou Forest Products was rescheduled due to the fact that many of the Voyageurs players were making the trip to Windsor with the Fort Frances Muskies to the provincial high school championships.
Don't rule out Thunder Bay as being a possible future home of an AHL Franchise.
City Manager Tim Commisso says he spoke to Manitoba Moose owner and True North's Mark Chipman about three weeks ago who seemed very interested in the Lakehead.
The city is looking at a new arena to replace the aged Fort William Gardens.
Women are back on the Struchan Gilson soccer pitches in the Borderland Soccer League tonight.
Boston Pizza faces the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs under 18-team.
Taggs Source for Sports is up against Al's Racket Stringing.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team begins play in the Section 7AA championship tournament today.
The Broncos host Greenway at Scheela Field beginning at 4:30 p.m.
A home run by Vaughn Wilson helped the Barwick Knights to a 3-1 win over the Big Grassy Braves.
Four other games were postponed due to weather.
An easy win for Pharmasave in the men's division of Borderland Soccer League last night.
It was granted a win by default over Emo.
A game between the Rendezvous Voyageurs and Manitou Forest Products was rescheduled due to the fact that many of the Voyageurs players were making the trip to Windsor with the Fort Frances Muskies to the provincial high school championships.
Don't rule out Thunder Bay as being a possible future home of an AHL Franchise.
City Manager Tim Commisso says he spoke to Manitoba Moose owner and True North's Mark Chipman about three weeks ago who seemed very interested in the Lakehead.
The city is looking at a new arena to replace the aged Fort William Gardens.
Women are back on the Struchan Gilson soccer pitches in the Borderland Soccer League tonight.
Boston Pizza faces the Rendez-Vous Voyageurs under 18-team.
Taggs Source for Sports is up against Al's Racket Stringing.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team begins play in the Section 7AA championship tournament today.
The Broncos host Greenway at Scheela Field beginning at 4:30 p.m.
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