Local Sports For Friday June 21

Big Grassy gained some breathing room at the top of the Rainy River District Fastball League standings, beating Beefs Warriors 9-5.

The Braves now lead the Warriors by a game an a half.

Elsewhere, Rainy River pounded Barwick 15-5.

Sight & Sound Wolves defeated Dawson Tigers 11-2.

Couchiching outscored the Sabaskong Cubs 18-12.

Northwest Bay won its second straight beating Manitou 28-20.

The game between the Sabaskong Lakers and Big Island Huskies was postponed and will be played next Wednesday.



Nine athletes with Rainy River Community College have earned MCAC honours for their achievements in the classroom.

Ben Churilla, who played both baseball and basketball; Jeff Estevez, Ty Paddock and Geno Strebing in baseball and Kendra Charrois, Rachel Clark, Brandi Cronk, Kristen Cruickshank and Colby Redhead in softball all achieved a grade point average of 3 or better.