Local Sports

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.

The 25th anniversary edition of the B.C. Seniors Games is still several calendar flips away. But, for prospective participants, April is an important month. For anyone who wants to join the fun at the Games, April is registration time.

Former Barracuda to join current members of P.G. club at Olympic Trials this week

It's no fluke Evan Bichon is about to make his Canadian national championship snowboarding debut. Bichon is headed to the 2012 Snowboard Speed Nationals in Nakiska, Alta., March 31 to April 3 after a first-place performance at the B.C.