Local Sports

UNBC athletics preparing to face Canada West powers

At the Canada West short track championships, local speed skaters kept finding gold at the finish line. Callie Swan, Carolina Hiller and Nicolas Hiller -- all from the Prince George Blizzard club -- combined to win gold in 11 races.

Mekenna Parker left no doubt that, within her peer group, she's one of B.C.'s top gymnasts. At the Twisters Invitational, one of the most prestigious meets of the year, Parker secured the all-around championship in the Level 2 tyro category.

Team B.C., featuring Prince George residents Garnet Boese and Dave Johnston, fell just short of a playoff spot at the Canadian senior men's curling championship in Abbotsford. With a 7-4 record, B.C. finished round-robin competition in fourth place.

The e-mail message arrived, and MacKenzie Bouchard wasted no time in responding to it. She had just been offered a roster spot on the volleyball team of her choice, so her excitement was understandable.

In preparation for their Canada West basketball future, the UNBC Northern Timberwolves have added their first new recruit.

The draw for the 2012 B.C. Senior Men's Baseball championship from Aug. 3 to 6 in Prince George has been set. The eight-team competition will have two divisions with the P.G.

With a record-high five competitive skaters attending the 2012 CNCR regional championship the Spruce City Skating Club returned from the competition in Quesnel, March 9 to 11, with 12 medals overall.

The PGSS Athletics Wall of Fame is awaiting its newest members. The school's athletics department is asking the public to submit nominations in the player and coach categories.

Sarah Beaudry wrapped up a busy month with a silver-medal performance Saturday at the Canadian cross-country ski nationals in Ste. Anne, Quebec.