Friday, July 19, 2013

Local Sports For Monday June 24

Some new faces in the winners circles Emo Speedway Saturday.

Brody Strachan took the feature in the midwest modified division, his first ever win.

Darian Boyce took checks in the modified class while Kendal Gamsby was the winner in Street Stocks.



Results from the go karting races in International Falls last Thursday saw Mike Christianson take the checkered flag in the heavy class; Chad Jonson won in the master class; Cody Esler in senior; Jake Froemke in junior one; Wyatt Boyum in junior two and Garrent Froemke in Beginner.



On the go-kart track in Emo Friday, Tanner Williamson took the win in junior one, Cole Trimble in junior two, Aaron Nelson in the senior division and Garrett Froemke in the rookie class.



Three area runners participated in the Grandma's Marathon in Duluth on the weekend.

Shelley Gustafson finished in the top 20 in her age category.

Dr. Lorena Jenks scored a top 30 finish in her age division.

Kerri Davis of Atikokan also completed.



A summer camp for the Fort Frances Wolverines junior football team will take place tomorrow and Wednesday.

It open to anyone entering grade 7 or 8 this fall and is free to participate.

Call Ken Matthews at 275-9957, coach Darcy McGuire at 276-0825.

The team is also looking for additional volunteer coaches as well.



Men's soccer in the Borderland Soccer League tonight sees International Travel Services facing  Manitou Forest Products.

Pharmasave is up against the La Place Rendez Vous Voyageurs.



In women's fastball, The Fort Frances Her-icanes travel to Couchiching to face the Raiders.

Sabaskong Cougars are up against the Lynx.