Local Sports

The Battlefords Midget AA Barons extended their unbeaten streak to three games after a win and a tie against the Beardy's Blackhawks at the Civic Centre over the weekend.

The North Battleford Comprehensive Junior Vikings made their first appearance in the Kinsmen Football League bantam championship game count. The Vikings downed the Schoenhals Titans 20-17 in the final to win the city championship.

The Humboldt Collegiate Institute girls volleyball team competed against other teams around the region on Oct. 17 and 18. Though they didn't place, coach Stacey Jackson is happy with how the tournament went overall.

Considering the extensive athletic career he's led, it's no surprise that David Wassill is being inducted into the Humboldt and District Sports Hall of Fame. What is surprising is that he's finally decided to accept.

If hard work, a lot of talent, and that try-try-again mentality is all it takes, the Allan Becker 1973 High School Curling Team proved they're worthy to be inducted into the Humboldt and District Sports Hall of Fame.

The Civic Centre was the scene as some 45 enthusiastic new hockey players received and were fitted for shinpads, helmets, jerseys, skates and other items essential for the ice.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks split the two-game weekend series against the Weyburn Gold Wings at the Battleford Arena Saturday and Sunday.

Many people are surprised at the positive nature of the comments and the upbeat feeling the Saskatchewan Roughriders displayed following Friday's 40-27 loss to the Stampeders in Calgary.

The Battlefords AAA Stars hope their Sunday afternoon beat down of the Saskatoon Contacts starts another long winning streak for them.

Chris Van Os-Saw's power-play goal with 5:35 left in the third period gave the Prince Albert Mintos a 2-1 win over the Battlefords Stars Thursday night at the Civic Centre. The loss snapped the Stars' seven-game win streak.