Regular trips to Duluth could be in the future for the Fort Frances Lakers.
A group in Duluth is seeking entry into the Superior International Junior Hockey League.
Spokesperson Butch Williams says an application to join next season has been made to the league.
Hockey Canada and USA Hockey must give their blessings first, but Williams is confident approval will be granted.
Final registration for the Borderland Soccer League takes place tonight.
It happens at the Fort Frances High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
League play begins at the end of this month.
Chris Little homered and pitched a six-hit shutout as the International Falls Broncos boys baseball team blanked Virginia 5-0.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Local Sports for Monday May 10
Rainy River High School's Courtney Hansen captured gold in the "C" flight for girl's singles at the provincial high school badminton championships in Statford.
The grade 10 student lost her first two matches before winning the next four.
Fort Frances High School's girl's double team of Kamika Alexander and Chelsea Carlson lost out in the b-side quarter-finals.
Rory Bagacki also lost in the b-side quarter-finals in boy's singles.
Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team took the consolation final of a tournament in Kenora with a 1-0 overtime win over Dryden.
David Chambers scored the winner.
Anniss Seid was named to the tournament all star team.
Rainy River Voyageur's women's softball team won the consolation final of the State Championship over Central Lakes 10-9.
Caitlin Medecke, Samantha Alberts and Kayla Rae McDonough hitting homeruns.
The Voyageurs went 1-2 on the first day of the tournament and eliminated from the main event with a loss to Riverland.
Three members of the Rainy River Voyageurs' women's softball team have earned all-star selections from the Minnesota College Athletic Conference.
Danika Stelton of International Falls and Carley Lake of Portage La Praire, Manitoba, were named to the northern division's first team.
Brenley Anderson of Rainy River was selected to the second team.
Falls high School girls track team were sixth at a meeting Saturday in Nashwauk.
Alicia Hendrickson had the team's best finish with second place finishes in the long jump and pole vault.
The grade 10 student lost her first two matches before winning the next four.
Fort Frances High School's girl's double team of Kamika Alexander and Chelsea Carlson lost out in the b-side quarter-finals.
Rory Bagacki also lost in the b-side quarter-finals in boy's singles.
Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team took the consolation final of a tournament in Kenora with a 1-0 overtime win over Dryden.
David Chambers scored the winner.
Anniss Seid was named to the tournament all star team.
Rainy River Voyageur's women's softball team won the consolation final of the State Championship over Central Lakes 10-9.
Caitlin Medecke, Samantha Alberts and Kayla Rae McDonough hitting homeruns.
The Voyageurs went 1-2 on the first day of the tournament and eliminated from the main event with a loss to Riverland.
Three members of the Rainy River Voyageurs' women's softball team have earned all-star selections from the Minnesota College Athletic Conference.
Danika Stelton of International Falls and Carley Lake of Portage La Praire, Manitoba, were named to the northern division's first team.
Brenley Anderson of Rainy River was selected to the second team.
Falls high School girls track team were sixth at a meeting Saturday in Nashwauk.
Alicia Hendrickson had the team's best finish with second place finishes in the long jump and pole vault.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Local Sports for Friday May 7
Steve Arpin starts his third consecutive Nationwide Series race for J.R. Motorsports today in Darlington.
Qualifying goes this afternoon with the race live on TSN-2 in Canada and ESPN-2 in the United States beginning at 6 p.m. Central Time
It was a tough start to the provincial high school badminton championship in Stratford yesterday for members of the Fort Frances High School team.
Kamika Alexander and Chelsea Carlson dropped their opening match in doubles play, moving them to the B-side.
Rory Bagacki also lost his opening game in boys singles.
Sight and Sound edged Big Grassy Lightning 10-9 to open the Rainy River district Fastball league season in a game that saw the team combine for five home runs.
Bob Andy, who pitched the win, and Duane Carlson homered for Sight and Sound.
Jeff Morrison, Ryan Kirkrude and Billy Copenace hit balls out of the park for the Lightning.
Elsewhere it was Manitou beating Northwest Bay 12-9, Barwick belted the Big Grassy Braves 17-5 and Sabaskong held on for a 4-1 victory over Big Island
No score was reported from the game between Rainy River and Stratton.
Both Falls high school girls and boys track teams placed first at a meet Deer River.
Alicia Hendrickson won the pole vault and triple jump while Grace Thorstad took the long jump.
Wins were also earned by the 3200 meter, 800 meter and 400 meter relay teams.
Jake Jensen had three first place finishes for the boys team in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash and pole vault.
Brandon Richards took the shot put, Reggie Gorden won the 800 meter run with the 3200, 800 and 400 meter relay teams also getting firsts.
The International Falls Broncos were on the losing end of a slugfest with Eveleth-Gilbert yesterday, losing 13-11.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's softball team faces Rochester to open the Minnesota College Athletic Conference state tournament being played in Sauk Rapids today.
It's the Voyageurs' first trip to the tournament.
Qualifying goes this afternoon with the race live on TSN-2 in Canada and ESPN-2 in the United States beginning at 6 p.m. Central Time
It was a tough start to the provincial high school badminton championship in Stratford yesterday for members of the Fort Frances High School team.
Kamika Alexander and Chelsea Carlson dropped their opening match in doubles play, moving them to the B-side.
Rory Bagacki also lost his opening game in boys singles.
Sight and Sound edged Big Grassy Lightning 10-9 to open the Rainy River district Fastball league season in a game that saw the team combine for five home runs.
Bob Andy, who pitched the win, and Duane Carlson homered for Sight and Sound.
Jeff Morrison, Ryan Kirkrude and Billy Copenace hit balls out of the park for the Lightning.
Elsewhere it was Manitou beating Northwest Bay 12-9, Barwick belted the Big Grassy Braves 17-5 and Sabaskong held on for a 4-1 victory over Big Island
No score was reported from the game between Rainy River and Stratton.
Both Falls high school girls and boys track teams placed first at a meet Deer River.
Alicia Hendrickson won the pole vault and triple jump while Grace Thorstad took the long jump.
Wins were also earned by the 3200 meter, 800 meter and 400 meter relay teams.
Jake Jensen had three first place finishes for the boys team in the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash and pole vault.
Brandon Richards took the shot put, Reggie Gorden won the 800 meter run with the 3200, 800 and 400 meter relay teams also getting firsts.
The International Falls Broncos were on the losing end of a slugfest with Eveleth-Gilbert yesterday, losing 13-11.
Rainy River Voyageurs women's softball team faces Rochester to open the Minnesota College Athletic Conference state tournament being played in Sauk Rapids today.
It's the Voyageurs' first trip to the tournament.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Local Sports for Thursday May 6
The Rainy River District Fastball League opens its 2010 season today with six games and three new teams.
Sight and Sound hosts Big Grassy Lightning - Rainy River is at Stratton - Sabaskong travels to Big Island.
Big Grassy Braves, one of the new clubs is home to Barwick while newcomers Manitou and Northwest Bay meet.
Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team is unbeaten following the first NORWOSSA tournament.
Yesterday the Muskies beat Dryden 2-1 on goals from Jameson Shortreed and Colton Spicer - then tied Kenora's Beaver Brae 2-2.
Andrew Gobeil and Davis Smith scored in that game.
In girls place, the Muskies girls team tied Dryden 0-0 in their opener.
The score from their game against Kenora is not immediately available.
Fort Frances Lakers will host a golf tournament this Saturday at Heron Landing.
Individuals or teams for the four-person best ball event can register by calling the club house.
Sight and Sound hosts Big Grassy Lightning - Rainy River is at Stratton - Sabaskong travels to Big Island.
Big Grassy Braves, one of the new clubs is home to Barwick while newcomers Manitou and Northwest Bay meet.
Fort Frances Muskies boys soccer team is unbeaten following the first NORWOSSA tournament.
Yesterday the Muskies beat Dryden 2-1 on goals from Jameson Shortreed and Colton Spicer - then tied Kenora's Beaver Brae 2-2.
Andrew Gobeil and Davis Smith scored in that game.
In girls place, the Muskies girls team tied Dryden 0-0 in their opener.
The score from their game against Kenora is not immediately available.
Fort Frances Lakers will host a golf tournament this Saturday at Heron Landing.
Individuals or teams for the four-person best ball event can register by calling the club house.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Local Sports for Wednesday May 5
Anika Alexander has another opportunity to continue play at the Yonex junior badminton championships in Toronto.
Today, she'll team with her mixed doubles partner Cam Jensen for a game on the consolation side against a Quebec duo.
Yesterday, Alexander was eliminated from the consolation side of singles play and doubles with teammate Rachel Livergant of Alberta.
Three members of the Fort Frances Muskies badminton team begin play today at the provincial high school badminton championships in Stratford.
Kimika Alexander and Chelsea Carlson compete in girls doubles while Rory Bagacki looks for the title in boys singles.
The NORWOSSA soccer season kicks off today with games at Fort Frances High School.
The Muskies girls start it off with a game against Dryden at 9:30 a.m. followed by the boys and Eagles at 11 a.m.
Games against Kenora go later this afternoon.
Two members of the Rainy River Voyageur's women's softball club walked away with the weekly player honours from the Minnesota College Athletic Conference.
Danika Stelton of International Falls was named Northern Division's pitcher of the week after going 3-0 for the Voyageurs last week.
Brandon, Manitoba's Cally Tinkess was co-winner of the player of the week award after batting .733 at the plate.
Today, she'll team with her mixed doubles partner Cam Jensen for a game on the consolation side against a Quebec duo.
Yesterday, Alexander was eliminated from the consolation side of singles play and doubles with teammate Rachel Livergant of Alberta.
Three members of the Fort Frances Muskies badminton team begin play today at the provincial high school badminton championships in Stratford.
Kimika Alexander and Chelsea Carlson compete in girls doubles while Rory Bagacki looks for the title in boys singles.
The NORWOSSA soccer season kicks off today with games at Fort Frances High School.
The Muskies girls start it off with a game against Dryden at 9:30 a.m. followed by the boys and Eagles at 11 a.m.
Games against Kenora go later this afternoon.
Two members of the Rainy River Voyageur's women's softball club walked away with the weekly player honours from the Minnesota College Athletic Conference.
Danika Stelton of International Falls was named Northern Division's pitcher of the week after going 3-0 for the Voyageurs last week.
Brandon, Manitoba's Cally Tinkess was co-winner of the player of the week award after batting .733 at the plate.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Local Sports for Tuesday May 4
More details on the deal between Steve Arpin and J.R. Motorsports.
Keith White, a spokesman with the Dale Earnhardt junior owned race team, tells B-93 Arpin will race at this Saturday's Nationwide race at Darlington, but his schedule beyond that remains muddled because of commitments to other drivers.
White says the organization is working to having Arpin in as many races as possible this year with the intent of signing him to a full-time ride in 2011.
Preparation for this year's racing at Emo Speedway begin in earnest this Saturday.
The Borderland Racing Association will hold a work bee at the track beginning at 9 a.m.
The season opener is May 15.
Anika Alexander has won her first match at the 2010 Yonex junior badminton championship in Toronto.
Alexander beat Evelyn Wilkie, 21-15, 21-13, to advance to the quarter-finals of the under-14 girls singles play on the consolation side.
She plays again at 11:45 a.m. today.
In doubles play with Rachel Livergant of Alberta, the duo lost their opening match yesterday and will move to the consolation side this afternoon.
High school action in International Falls saw the Broncos boys' baseball team lose to Chisholm 6-2.
Local Sports for Monday May 3
Fort Frances Muskies boys' soccer team won the consolation final at a pre-season tournament in Winnipeg over the weekend.
Colton Spicer was named to the tournament all-star team.
The Muskies open their NORWOSSA season Wednesday at home.
A Fort Frances teen was a selection in this weekend's OHL draft.
Jon Carlson was an eighth round pick of the Ottawa 67's.
Carlson played for the Thunder Bay AAA minor Midget Kings this past season.
Rainy River Community College women's softball team went 3-and-oh at a tournament in Grand Rapids Saturday.
The Voyageur's defeated Northland 10-0 in five innings, Anoka-Ramsey 12-0 in six and Mesabi East 9-2.
International Falls Broncos boys baseball team split games Saturday, beating Hibbing 7-2 before dropping an 8-4 decision to Hermantown.
The boys golf team tied for second at a tournament in Coleraine with Glenn Walls shooting a two-day round of 144 for a share of the individual lead.
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