If there was any evidence needed that squash is growing in popularity here in North Perth, look no further than the men’s ladder league at the Listowel Squash Courts.
Sports
Spring sports
It was a great day to dust off the sports equipment this past Saturday. (Top) Brothers Maison (left) and Kaiden Padfield broke out the rackets on April 30 at the tennis court beside the North Perth Chamber of Commerce. (Above) Emily Weber joined her mom, brother, and father – Jessica (pictured), Leo
Cyclones’ captain wins Leroy Jamieson Memorial Award
Listowel Junior Cyclones captain Jaden Goldie quietly put together an outstanding GOJHL campaign in 2021-22, and his efforts did not go unnoticed by the Midwest brass when determining annual conference awards on May 1.
Soo Greyhounds draft Tate Vader in fifth round of OHL Priority Selection
Tate Vader is headed north to the Soo.
Plenty of pickleball action
Between The Lines Sports Campus in Listowel is the place to be for seniors’ pickleball throughout…
LDSS takes baseball season opener over Stratford DSS
The Listowel District Secondary School boys’ varsity Lightning baseball squad got off to a productive start in their 2022 spring season, doubling up the Stratford DSS Bears 10-5 at John Bell South on May 2.
F.E. Madill senior girls soccer drop contest to St. Michael
The F.E. Madill senior girls’ soccer team lost 5-1 to St. Michael Catholic Secondary School on April 26 at home. This was the first game of their spring season. The Mustangs are back on the pitch May 5 in an away game against Central Huron Secondary School. Pictured mid-air is Melissa Jacobs.
Dinning Cup returns to Madill after two years
After a two-year break, F.E. Madill was able to host the 14th Matthew Dinning Memorial Cup rugby tournament on April 27.
Stanley Cup Playoffs set to be one wild ride
It’s Stanley Cup Playoffs time once again. And while my Flyers are absent from the top 16 for the second straight year – really they were absent from any sort of contention by November – the eight first-round matchups are going to make for some highly entertaining television.
LDSS takes baseball season opener over Stratford DSS
The Listowel District Secondary School boys’ varsity Lightning baseball squad got off to a productive start in their 2022 spring season, doubling up the Stratford DSS Bears 10-5 at John Bell South on May 2.
IN PHOTOS – Rugby returns to F.E. Madill
On April 22, rugby returned to F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restriction. Students and coaches were happy to be back on the pitch and this was reflected on the scoreboard with three wins for all three Mustang teams over Stratford District Secondary S
Listowel Golf Club opens for another season
Listowel Golf Club was able to open nine holes for the first time this season on April 24, with the…
Listowel Minor Hockey hands out 2021-22 awards
The Listowel Minor Hockey Association 2021-22 awards banquet was held at Parkview Gardens on April 14, with each club honouring its players for another terrific season.
Walkerton Hawks defeat Midland in overtime
April 23 marked the start of the Tier II playoff round against the Midland Flyers at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre in Alliston. The Hawks won 5-4 in overtime.
Walkerton DCS wins invitational girls’ basketball tourney
Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) hosted an eight-team invitational elementary girls’ basketball tournament on April 22. WDCS had two teams participate in the tournament. The Grade 6-7 team were the consolation champions. The Grade 7-8 team, pictured, won all three of their games and were t
