Local Sports

Almost right away, it was clear that Emily Winkel had special abilities on a horse. In Winkel's first year of equestrian competition, she and her coach, Corea Anderson, were entered in the same class in a particular show.

It was a case of saving their best for last for the Prince George IDL Midget Knights.

Gallo named a captain of the Chilliwack Huskers

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.