Local Sports

They got the pitching, they got the hitting. For good measure, the IDL Knights threw in some sparkling defence.

The BID Group Grays will have to dust off their defence. A little more than a week from now, the Grays will start play at the BC Senior Baseball Association provincial championship tournament.

Danica Ludlow kept up with the best in Canada. Ludlow, a 15-year-old who trains with the Prince George Barracudas swim club, qualified for three finals at the Canadian Senior National Championships in Edmonton.

With first-place results in five categories, Prince George horseshoe pitchers squeezed the most enjoyment possible out of the Summer Fun tournament in Quesnel.

The Prince George Spruce Kings need suitable homes for their out-of-town talent. The local junior A hockey club is seeking billet families for the 2012-13 BCHL season. Each player requires a bedroom or one he can share with another team member.

David Dunn and Jasmyne Morgan didn't need to buy any souvenirs at the BC Summer Games. The price for their impressive collection of loot was hard work and dedication to their sport.

Prince George's Logan Jewell was in the thick of the battle but wasn't rewarded with a trip to the podium.

It took three years, but Mr. Jake's Steakhouse finally had a taste of playoff action.

A beaming Emily Carter had the whole crowd rooting for her as she completed her race. "I was so happy and I felt so special," said Carter, the final competitor of 141 participants to cross the finish line Sunday at the 18th annual Kids Fun Triathlon.

Aiden Winkel never wants to come last again.