Local Sports

Dean Clark can't help but feel excited about the Prince George Cougars and their prospects for 2011-12. On the eve of the Western Hockey League preseason, his team appears to have its recruiting bases covered.

Considering he's a wild card playing against a stacked deck, Geoff Martinson has turned plenty of heads at the IAAF world track and field championships. "Never tell me the odds," says the 25-year-old Martinson on his blog, www.runmartinson.

The season is over, but the players of the Prince George Senior men's Baseball League will play ball again starting tonight. A best-of-three series throws at the first pitch at Citizen Field at 7 p.m.

It was a perfect day Sunday for the third annual Otway Challenge. "We just had the best time out there," said Lanita Horning, co-organizer of the Otway Challenge committee. "The weather was wonderful and trail conditions were great.

Brett Zarowny exudes confidence in his off-ice demeanour.

Tyler Case had a little help from the heavens Saturday when he broke a long-standing course record at the PGARA Speedway Park.

Betty Ann Shiels added her name to the Ladies Club Championship trophy for a 14th time Sunday.

After two days of training camp the Prince George Cougars reduced its roster Sunday afternoon,releasing 15 skaters and five goaltenders.

Prince George is home to the strongest man and woman in the province. Tara Green and Mike Webber claimed the 2011 titles Aug. 20 in Kamloops at the BCEAA Strongman competition. "It's pretty cool," said Green, 21. "I can say I'm B.C.

Training camp begins for the Western Hockey League Prince George Cougars today as players hit the ice at 4 p.m.