Local Sports

New words are entering the vocabulary of students and parents in the community of Watson this fall.

Call it luck, call it home course advantage, call it whatever you want, as long as you call the North Battleford Comprehensive High School boys' golf team district champs.

For Frank Beier, judo isn't just a sport; it's a way of life.

It may be just pre-season, but already the Battlefords Midget Stars are getting a taste of winning. The Stars hosted the Saskatoon Blazers Thursday night at the Civic Centre and pulled out a 2-1 victory.

Hosting seniors girls' 5A regional and provincial volleyball championships means a free pass, but the North Battleford Comprehensive High School team wants to march right through the front door and earn their spot at provincials.

The Rhinos were perfected heading into this week of North Battleford Touch Football League action, but the Gophers changed that Tuesday night. At Kinsmen Field, the Gophers handed the Rhinos their first loss with a 25-12 victory.

Bacon, eggs, fruit and pancakes, what better way to start your day? Heck, what better way to start the hockey season? Thursday, the Battlefords North Stars held their annual Kick Off Breakfast at the Civic Centre, which was well attended by sponsors

It is merely pre-season, but already the Battlefords Midget Stars are getting a taste of winning.

1. Graham Hildebrand - Goalie - Saskatoon -'91 2. Cade Kimery - Defence - Regina - '91 3. Taylor Egan- Defence - Regina - '93 4. Zach MacLellan - Defence - Coquitlam, B.C. - '92 5. Myles Baptiste - Defence - Cando - '90 6.

The battle to be crowned North Battleford Golf and Country Club champion started in June for the men and last week a winner was declared. This year, instead of a club championship tournament, the format to crown a champion was match play.