Sports

In the spring of 2022, as high school sports squads struggled to restart in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, three teams took part in the 14th running of the Matthew Dinning Memorial Cup rugby tournament.

Walkerton District Community School is starting a lacrosse team. The Walkerton Legion recently donated $1,000 to help with equipment costs and travel expenses for the newly-formed team. Pictured are Josh Bartlett, Mathew Eckert, Rich Henry Youth Education Chairman, and Travis Gibbons.

Most Dedicated U9-1 – Brooks Ward U9-2 – Lily Crowley U11-LL – Max Buchanan, RJ Townsend U11…

Listowel District Secondary School will once again have excellent representation at the upcoming Western Ontario Secondary Schools Athletic Association (WOSSAA) badminton finals next week.

It was a night for celebrating another stellar curling season while raising some much-needed funds for a new piece of equipment, and the Listowel Curling Club (LCC) was successful in both endeavours during its annual fundraising dinner and auctions on April 22.

Like most young baseball squads, the Listowel Junior Legionnaires had a very up-and-down season in 2022. Now a year older and featuring a largely returning roster, the local club is looking to further establish itself in the Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) this season.

North Perth council honoured the Listowel U13 LL 1 Cyclones for their International Silver Stick championship earlier in the 2022-23 minor hockey season, presenting the squad with municipal medallions during its regular meeting on April 24.

Green grass and soft rain on a hiking trail in southern Ontario aren’t what people usually think of when it comes to sled dog events.

The Walkerton District Community School Grade 5/6 girls’ basketball team had a great day at the Bluewater Tournament in Chesley. The girls played well as a team and were all quick learners. They improved throughout the day and were competitive in every game. They lost their second game by two points

This past weekend, April 22 and 23, the Walkerton and District Optimist Club sponsored a youth grade 6-8 volleyball tournament. It ran both Saturday and Sunday and was organized by Mary Steffen, a teacher from ICS Formosa. It was a huge success and it seemed the youth enjoyed some extra time to play

The Walkerton Junior C Capitals have named a new general manager and head coach for the upcoming season.

F.E. Madill Secondary School hosted the Huron-Perth senior badminton championships on April 20, with high school competitors from throughout the region taking part. With their top divisional finish, the Madill ladies’ doubles team of Cameron teRaa and Raelyn Pennington have advanced to the WOSSAA ch

Listowel Minor Hockey Association’s 2022-23 awards banquet was held on April 14 at Parkview Gardens, with the organization recognizing its outstanding performers from the past season.

The U15 WOAA year-end tournament was held at the Howick Community Centre from March 31-April 2. The Upper Maitland Mustangs U15 team played against the TCDMHA Rebels in the final game, dropping a hard-fought 2-1 decision in overtime. The team also participated in the OWHA provincial championship tou

The U9 Upper Maitland Mustangs placed first in their year-end tournament, going undefeated all weekend on the March 25-26 weekend in Ripley. Pictured, back row from left: Head coach Jeff Keil, Tim Bridge, Brad Bakker, Curtis Ritchie. Middle row: Eilidh Johnson, Ayla Snider, Kory Fletcher, Sabrina Ke