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The Battlefords AAA Sharks were trying to carry the momentum of their first win of the season into Tuesday's game, but that wasn't the case.

Their strength is growing. The Humboldt Broncos got two more wins in away games last week in Melfort and Nipawin.

They're tall, they're fast, and they're strong. And they won their home tournament last weekend.

The Battlefords North Stars threw everything they could at the La Ronge Ice Wolves Tuesday night, except perhaps the kitchen sink.

North Battleford saw their share of junior hoops Friday and Saturday as John Paul II Collegiate hosted its junior boys and girls basketball tournament over the weekend.

The Battlefords Skating Club sent five members to Bonnyville, Alta. for a regional open competition and the results were as good as they could be for the five representative from the local club.

It was the third straight weekend of Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League action in which the Battlefords Stars earned a split. This time the Stars were in Tisdale taking on the third place Trojans.

The Battlefords North Stars lost their second straight game and were shut out for the second straight time.The North Stars fired 58 shots at the La Ronge net Tuesday, but lost 3-0.

The Battlefords AAA Sharks have been getting closer each week of Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League action and they finally earned their first win of the season Sunday.

The Battefords North Stars beat the top two teams in the Sherwood Conference Thursday and Saturday, but Sunday the Broncos bucked them off their 13-game winning streak.