Local Sports

Shannon Fairservice showed off her ability to balance on the four inch beam during Saturday's annual Ice Breaker competition at the Prince George Gymnastics Club. The 13-year-old competed in the level 1 novice-open category.

Spencer Schouwenburg is a newcomer to the sport of archery. He has honed his skills so quickly, however, that he's already a legitimate contender for a Team B.C. spot in the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

The D.P. Todd Trojans senior girls basketball team placed third at a tournament in Kamloops on the weekend. In the bronze-medal game, the Trojans defeated Rutland of Kelowna 62-52 with Fiona Raymond leading the way with 19 points.

For the fifth time this season, the Prince George Fortwood Homes Cougars placed in the top three of a hockey tournament.

Prince George had three unofficial first-place finishes at the B.C. Snowboard provincial series snow cross event held at Tabor Mountain on the weekend.

Prince George winter enthusiasts will be out all over town Sunday. The 26th annual Prince George Iceman begins at the Otway Nordic Ski Centre at 10 a.m. and wraps up for soloists and teams at the Prince George Aquatic Centre.

Braiden Epp plans to go from Cat to King next season. The Cariboo Cougars forward has committed to playing the 2013-14 hockey season with the Prince George Spruce Kings of the B.C. Hockey League.

A determined Prince George peewee Freightliner tier 2 Cougars hockey club powered their way to their fourth tournament title this season last weekend in Quesnel.

An undefeated weekend for the Prince George Open Rush ringette team allowed them to return home from the Edmonton Silver Ringette tournament with the gold medal.

Greg Fraser enjoyed his return to Prince George, snow and all, this week.