Local Sports

The final results and stats haven't all been submitted yet, but the Battlefords and District Ladies' Fastball League standings should look similar to this once the playoffs start Monday.

Dozens of Saskatchewan's best baseball players have been inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum over the years and this summer the late Bennie Griggs will get his chance.

The Willows Golf and Country Club hosted 72 competitive golfers from across the province and the North Battleford representatives had a strong showing.

After losing two straight North Saskatchewan River Baseball League games, the Beavers responded with a convincing 9-2 win Wednesday night in Lloydminster against the Midwest Expos.

Half the games scheduled for Tuesday night were played while two were postponed due to rain. In Meadow Lake the White Sox improved to 6-1 with a convincing 13-4 win over the North Battleford Beavers.

An annual event is hoping for sunshine and dry conditions next weekend. The 10th annual LVW Baseball tournament in Muenster is set for June 26-27.

In Battlefords Senior Ladies' Soccer League action Wednesday night, Sweetgrass Chicks with Kicks beat Saulteaux 7-0 at the North Battleford City Track.

Hockey may not be on the minds of most in the Battlefords, but Battlefords North Stars head coach and GM Ken Pearson never seems to take a break.

A celebration of sportsmanship, dedication, and participation was held in Middle Lake last week.

The behind the scenes operations of a hockey club produces many thankless hours or volunteers jobs and are essential to the success of a junior hockey club.