Sports News

Ryan Herries of host East Elgin Secondary School fought for possession of the ball against a Tillsonburg Gemini player during a boys exhibition soccer game at Saxonia Hall in Malahide, Tuesday, April 22. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. EESS will be entering two squads in a 16-team tournament to be held at Columbus…

Abigail King of Springfield Public School had her game face on as she set off deliberately down the court toward the host New Sarum Public School net during Junior Girls basketball, Wednesday, April 16. The two teams also played Straffordville Public School.

Ian MacDonald of host New Sarum Public School got off a shot on net before Springfield’s Tyson Fehr could block him during a Junior Boys Basketball game, Tuesday, April 15. The two teams also played in games against Straffordville Public School.

East Elgin Secondary School student Trent Brunelle’s wig flew in all directions as he went through the motions of drumming along to “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi during a lunchtime lip synch competition, Wednesday, April 16. He was joined by classmates Dylan Burch and Dylan Baughman.  Ten acts were participating, concluding Thursday.

East Elgin Secondary School co-operative education student Brandon Lang, left, and Catfish Creek Conservation Authority watershed stewardship technician Fill Aguiar helped stock Springwater Pond with 400 pounds of rainbow trout on Wednesday, April 16 in preparation for the upcoming fishing season. The opening day of trout fishing is Saturday, April 26 with anglers able to…

Logan Brinn of Davenport Public School wrestled a host Locke’s Public School pupil during a meet, Thursday, April 10. Davenport, as it prepares for Thames Valley District School Board championships in London April 24, came away with 14 wins and seven losses.

New Sarum Public School pupil Heather Dennis aimed and threw at a player on the opposing team during Dodgeball Extravaganza in the school’s gymnasium on Thursday, April 10. Over 40 Grade 5 to 8 pupils participated in the after school event.

Singer Lauren Lee went into the audience to sing during the seventh annual Bayham Has Talent showcase at the Bayham Community Centre in Straffordville, Sunday, April 13. The event, organized by the Straffordville Community Committee, featured almost 20 acts.

Audrey Froese of host Straffordville Public School aimed for the Davenport Public School hoop during Junior Girls basketball action, Wednesday, April 9. Straffordville also played South Dorchester Public School the same day.

Zachary Copeland of South Dorchester Public School got tangled up with a Davenport Public School defender during a Junior Boys basketball game, Tuesday, April 8. SDPS also took on host Straffordville in a game. The elementary school league is aimed at developing skills and encouraging youths to have fun playing sports.