On March 18, Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson stopped by the Walkerton Golf and Curling Club to meet with representatives to hear about the impact that a $33,200 Community Building Fund grant has had on curling in the community since the Club received it last year.
Sports
Hawks eliminated from Pollock Division playoffs by Patriots
This wasn’t the season the Walkerton Hawks had hoped for. The team was still in building mode when COVID-19 hit, and couldn’t manage to compete with the stronger teams in the division.
A pre-emptive adieu to Mr. Claude Giroux
Make no mistake, this one physically hurts me to write.
Cyclones drop four of five on recent road trip
CALEDON – Except for a successful outing in Stratford on March 11, the Listowel Junior Cyclones will be looking forward to returning to the friendly confines of the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex following a road trip that saw the club drop four of five games.
Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep team wins WOAA Championship
The Walkerton Capitals U11 Rep team defeated the Kincardine Kinucks in four games to win the WOAA Cruickshank Championship on March 9. The team will be participating in the OMHA Championship tournament next month.
Hawks down two in PJHL Pollock Division quarter-finals
The Mount Forest Patriots lead the Walkerton Hawks two games to none in the first round of playoffs.
Conners ties for 11th at Arnold Palmer Invitational
BAY HILL, FLORIDA – Corey Conners has had plenty of success at many different tournaments on the PGA Tour, but there’s no question he steps it up for the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Panthers participate in tournament
The Listowel Panthers senior girls’ volleyball squad participated in a mini four-team tournament last weekend in Cambridge.
Cycs drop pair to Centennials, fall to Siskins to begin road trip
WATERLOO – With nine games remaining in their 2021-22 regular season schedule, one can only speculate where the Listowel Cyclones will wind up in the Midwestern Conference standings at month’s end, and who the club will potentially meet in the opening round of the GOJHL post-season.
Ironmen request for extended use of Wingham ice rink approved with conditions
The Wingham Ironmen submitted a request to North Huron council asking that the ice at the Wescast Community Complex remain in until the end of April.
Gord Hymers hockey tourney marks return this weekend
NORTH PERTH – One of Listowel’s premier minor hockey events marks its return this weekend, as the revamped Gord Hymers U11 Tournament is set to welcome a dozen teams from across the province for some fun-filled competition.
LDSS senior boys wrap high school basketball season
LISTOWEL – The Listowel District Secondary School Lightning basketball team’s season has come to starts and stops due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
WDCS junior boys’ basketball team off to hot start
The Walkerton District Community School junior boys’ basketball team is undefeated in league play so far this year. Pictured, from left: Connor Schuster, Landon Graul, Landen Adams, Neil Heaney, Austin Greig, Conner McIntosh, Keaton Neilly, Keaton Bowman. Absent: Blake Beitz, Travis Goll, Cody McIn
Hawks meet Patriots in first round of playoffs
Walkerton Hawks completed their regular season on the weekend, with a 2-0 loss to the Mount Forest Patriots Friday night on home ice, and a 4-4 tie Sunday evening in Goderich against the Flyers.
Petrolia eliminates Milverton from Senior ‘A’ postseason
The Milverton Four Wheel Drives were in tough against the top seed of the WOAA Senior ‘A’ championship bracket, with the Petrolia Squires advancing to the league final following a series sweep last weekend.
