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Listowel defeated Goderich 7-0 to become the Huron-Perth U21 Girls 2023 Champions on Sunday, Aug. 13. This was Listowel’s first time beating Goderich all season. Team members are, back row (from left): Assistant coach Brian McLennan, assistant coach Kenzie Cameron, Lola Johnston, Marley Gaspirc, Lau

While the Listowel Cyclones didn’t get the result they were hoping for in their first GOJHL preseason bout of 2023-24, the good news is there is still plenty of time to work out the kinks when the real show begins next month.

We read countless pages in newspapers and magazines about men’s baseball teams, but this is a story about a championship women’s team in years gone by from Perth County.

The U11 Elma Express ended the season with the Huron Perth Fastball ‘A’ championship title in Exeter, finishing the 2023 campaign 30-1. Pictured, back row from left: Ayda Smith, Paislee Ribey, Paisley Winkel, Brynn Parkhouse, Lily Martin, Daveney Leis, Aubrey Beuerman. Middle row: Berkeley Harrison,

The Wroxeter Rippers (3-14) and Wingham Hitmen (12-6) clashed in Huron County Fastball League action on Sunday, Aug. 20 in Wroxeter. The Hitmen took a decisive 12-1 victory.

Senior AA hockey in the region will have a new look this coming season. On Aug. 17, the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) announced the formation of the Ontario Elite Hockey League (OEHL), which will begin play in October.

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.

This year’s Pigstock 2023 Slo-Pitch Tournament was a winner from start to finish, according to Dirt Pigs spokesman Don Leslie.

A pair of local softball players are carrying a bit of extra weight around their necks this week.

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.

The Wingham baseball diamonds hosted a year-end ball tournament on Aug. 12 for local youth baseball teams to compete.

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.

The Wingham Ironmen will open the 2023-24 PJHL Pollock Division season at home.

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

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.