After a successful summer competing in track and field as part of the Saugeen Track and Field team, Billie and Harley Martin of Formosa are looking forward to building on that success back at their respective universities.
Sports
Pigstock 2023 Slo-Pitch Tournament draws 81 teams
This year’s Pigstock 2023 Slo-Pitch Tournament was a winner from start to finish, according to Dirt Pigs spokesman Don Leslie.
Palmerston ball players return home from nationals with gold
A pair of local softball players are carrying a bit of extra weight around their necks this week.
Capitals to open PJHL season on Sept. 15 in Wingham
After a busy summer of roster moves, changes in hockey operations and finalizing the coaching staff, the Walkerton Capitals are a month away from dropping the puck on the PJHL Pollock Division season.
Fun at the ballpark
The Wingham baseball diamonds hosted a year-end ball tournament on Aug. 12 for local youth baseball teams to compete.
Wingham Hitmen shut out Brussels in Huron County Fastball League action
The Wingham Hitmen hosted the Brussels Bangers on Saturday afternoon in Huron County Fastball League action. The home team would swing their way to victory, shutting out the Bangers in a 6-0 win.
Wingham Ironmen to open regular season at home against Walkerton
The Wingham Ironmen will open the 2023-24 PJHL Pollock Division season at home.
‘Corn’stars
The Bluevale Community Committee held its annual co-ed baseball tournament on Aug. 12 at the Bluevale Ball Diamond. The event also featured a cornhole tournament. The fundraising event for the 170th Bluevale Homecoming was a home run, as the event saw hundreds come out in support. Pictured: Bonnie
Scoring position
U6 Listowel #1 was in action on Aug. 2 at Eastdale Public School, coming out on top of a high-scoring affair with Howick. Pictured: Listowel’s Archer Arand manoeuvres into scoring position during the second half.
Junior Cyclones open 2023-24 training camp this week
It doesn’t seem long ago that last year’s junior hockey season was just wrapping up, but the Listowel Cyclones are already back on the ice for training camp this week ahead of the 2023-24 GOJHL campaign.
Junior Legionnaires ousted from OBA ‘B’ championships
The 2023 Ontario Baseball Association Junior ‘B’ championships weren’t kind to the Listowel Legionnaires, who sustained a pair of losses for a quick two and out last weekend.
Life lessons through sport
Participants at the Between The Lines Sports Camp collected everyday items and sporting goods earlier this month, which will be donated to It Takes A Village. The collection was done during inclusion week at camp, which taught participants ages 5-13 about sports that allow those with different abili
Mitchell beats Listowel 13U WOBA1 squad by one run
With minor baseball playoffs right around the corner, the Listowel 13U WOBA1 squad was in action against rival Mitchell on Aug. 3 at Jackson Park. Mitchell prevailed 8-7 in a closely-contested affair. Pictured: Knox Harrison deals from the mound
Legionnaires dominated in final regular season outing
The Listowel Junior Legionnaires will no doubt be hoping that all their kinks have been worked out ahead of the Ontario Baseball Association (OBA) championships, after dropping their final three regular season contests.
Future soccer stars
It’s hard to believe that the 2023 North Perth Minor Soccer League campaign is already winding down, but there’s only a couple weeks left on the organization’s regular season schedule. U6 Listowel #1 was in action on Aug. 2 at Eastdale, coming out on top of a high-scoring affair with Howick. Pictur