Already the winners of three previous tournaments over the course of the 2023 minor baseball season, the Listowel 11U squad only had one hill left to climb to cap a campaign for the books.
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Ironmen blanked in preseason opener
The Wingham Ironmen failed to get on the board in their 2023-24 PJHL preseason opener on Aug. 22, but the junior squad will have two more exhibition opportunities to find their scoring touch before the regular season commences next month.
Ted Nichol signs contract with ECHL’s Wings
Listowel’s Ted Nichol will continue his professional hockey career with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL this season.
Capitals down Applejacks in PJHL preseason tilt
Following a 2023 preseason-opening loss to the Kincardine Bulldogs earlier in the week, the Walkerton Capitals rebounded with a statement victory over the reigning PJHL Schmalz Cup champions two nights later.
Euchre and solo results
There was a lot of activity with euchre and solo at the Walkerton library this past week.
Cyclones salvage weekend with win over Brantford
The Listowel Junior Cyclones chalked up their first win of the 2023-24 GOJHL preseason with a 4-2victory over the Brantford Bandits at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex on Aug. 26.
Long-time executive Wayne Long retires as Cycs president
When it comes to knowing the ins and outs of a junior hockey organization, few in terms of the Listowel Cyclones have the resume that Wayne Long accumulated with the club.
Walkerton Capitals announce roster moves, addition to coaching staff
The Walkerton Capitals roster continues to take shape ahead of the PJHL Pollock Division regular season.
Good named to U18 national fast pitch team
OTTAWA – Wingham’s Riley Good will don the maple leaf next month as a member of the Canadian U18 Men’s National Team.
Conners finishes 26th in FedEx Cup bid at East Lake
Corey Conners capped his 2022-23 PGA Tour summer slate with a 26th-place finish at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia on Aug. 24-27.
Wingham U15 girls’ win District Cup
The Wingham Minor Soccer U15 girls’ team has been having a great season, and on Aug. 21 captured the District Cup in the Tier 2 Division.
Listowel ball players represent Ontario at U15 championships
Both Emma Porter and Alex Brooks already had extensive baseball resumes prior to the 2023 U15 Girls’ Canadian Fastpitch Championship, but their recent experience on the national stage has brought their confidence levels to new heights following a top-eight showing at the tournament.
Legionnaires swept out of year-end tournament
The Listowel Legionnaires were unable to utilize home-field advantage during the junior club’s year-end Midwestern Ontario Baseball League (MOSBL) tournament on Aug. 18-20.
Listowel 18U squad in action
The Listowel 18U squad was in late-season action against Hanover on Aug. 16 at John Bell South, ahead of the team’s upcoming OBA championship bid in Kingsville later this month.
Listowel U11 #3 Legends capture Huron-Perth ‘B’ title
The Listowel Legends U11 #3 softball team won the ‘B’ Division at the Huron Perth Fastball year-end tournament in Exeter over the weekend. Entering the tournament 12th out of 24 teams in the league, the Legends were slotted in the fourth spot in the B Division. After dropping their first game of the
