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Two Listowel Junior Cyclones alumni are returning home, albeit behind the bench instead of on it this time around.

There was a strong sense of déjà vu in the Vader household last weekend.

The LDSS junior boys began their 2023 Huron-Perth spring soccer campaign on a high note on April 27, edging the visiting St. Marys Salukis 2-1. Pictured is Listowel’s Armando Tecsa kneeing the ball upfield with a flying leap.

It was a flawless Friday of rugby for both the F.E. Madill girls’ and senior boys clubs on April 28, with the latter taking a 24-0 win over St. Michael Catholic Secondary School. The girls squad would post a 26-0 victory over St. Mike's.

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.