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A win and a loss for EESS’s Senior boys basketball squad
Gavin Giesbrecht of host East Elgin Secondary School scored on a breakaway in a Thames Valley Southeast AA Senior boys semifinal against Woodstock Huron Park Secondary School on Tuesday, Feb. 14. EESS, which had a substantial lead at the half, staved off a renewed assault from HPSS in the final two quarters for a nail-biting 56-53…
Read MoreEESS Seniors take silver in AA tournament
Ainsley Preszcator of host East Elgin Secondary School’s Senior girls volleyball team returned an Ingersoll District Collegiate Institute serve during the final match of a Thames Valley Southeast AA championship tournament on Thursday, Feb. 16. EESS defeated Tillsonburg Glendale three games to none in the opening match of the event, but lost to a strong…
Read MoreEESS Juniors knocked out of volleyball championships
Darrah Farrow of host East Elgin Secondary School’s Junior girls volleyball team dug the ball during the first round of a Thames Valley Southeast AA championship tournament on Thursday, Feb. 16. EESS lost this match against Woodstock College Avenue Secondary School three games to one, ending East Elgin’s hopes of a gold medal. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreBAD Girls Under 11 team ties St. Thomas in playoff
BAD (Belmont-Aylmer-Dorchester) Girls Under 11 goalie Natalie Visser deflected a shot from a St. Thomas player during a round-robin playoff game for the Western Ontario Girls Hockey League at East Elgin Community Complex on Tuesday night, Feb. 7. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. The nine teams in the league will be narrowed to…
Read MoreUnder 9 tournament at East Elgin Community Complex
Kolbie Kleinschmidt of Belmont Minor Hockey’s Under 9 team, after a face-off, rushed the puck into the Saugeen Shores’ end during a weekend tournament game at East Elgin Community Complex on Saturday, Feb. 4. The event involved 20 U9 teams from across Southwestern Ontario. Belmont lost this game but won two others, only to lose…
Read MoreU15 Local League team edged out 2-1
Lukas Edwards of host Aylmer Minor Hockey’s Under 15 Local League team raced the puck down the boards during a game against Ilderton at East Elgin Community Complex on Saturday, Jan. 14. The hardfought game was scoreless going into the third period but, in the end, Ilderton edged out Aylmer 2-1 for the win. (AE/Rob…
Read MoreShelby Laidlaw’s team wins world gold medal game
Team Canada’s Under 18 Women’s Team, competing in world championships in Sweden, won the gold-medal final of the International Ice Hockey Federation tournament, pummeling Sweden 10-0 on Sunday, Jan. 15. Shelby Laidlaw of Luton is on that team. Team Canada had already defeated Sweden earlier in the tournament, Team Canada started the tournament strong with…
Read MoreSr. Eagles fall to St. Joe’s squad
A St. Joseph’s Catholic High School player tried to take the basketball from Gavin Giesbrecht of host East Elgin Secondary School during a Senior boys game on Wednesday, Jan. 11. St. Joe’s won 52-32 to remain in first place in Thames Valley Regional Athletics Association’s South division, trailed by EESS in second. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreShooting for the hoop
Jack Tait of host East Elgin Secondary School’s Junior boys basketball team shot for the St. Joseph’s Catholic High School hoop during a game on Wednesday, Jan. 11. The division-leading St. Joe’s team took the victory 52-24. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreDay Ladies play at Aylmer Curling Club
Bozena Boadway of Aylmer Curling Club released a rock during Day Ladies play on Thursday, Jan. 5. The league plays every Thursday afternoon, nad new members are always welcome. (AE/Rob Perry)
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