Local Sports

Spring weather arrived late in Prince George and that's taken a significant bite out of the numbers registered for Sunday's 25th annual Canadian Tire YMCA Road Race.

In his age group, he's one of the top eight goalies between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. Jeremy Matte got confirmation of that fact when he was chosen to participate in a B.C.

The frigid winter temperatures of Prince George cause running enthusiasts to take total advantage of the warmer weather whenever the sunshine pokes its head out. The Prince George Road Runners Club is the perfect place for runners to get their fix.

Once again, Trevor Sprague will be calling the shots for the Cariboo Cougars. On Tuesday, Sprague received notification from B.C. Hockey that he'll be the club's head coach for the 2011-12 Major Midget League season.

In the competitive stream of the Aloha Invitational gymnastics meet, Becky Parlee was carrying the flag of the Prince George Gymnastics Club all by herself. She had no trouble managing the weight.

Erika Morris wasn't sure if she'd make the Under-17 provincial team. She need not have worried. Not only did the local volleyball star secure a spot on that club, she also earned a job with the Under-18 version of Team B.C.

Inaugural Terry Wilson Memorial Cup will be decided June 7

Magrath hits within 15-feet to secure playoff victory

Two main events, two victories. Ian Graham looks like the class of the field in the ARCA OK Tire Sportsman Series. Saturday night in Williams Lake, Graham rolled to victory in the 100-lap main at Thunder Mountain Speedway.

The drive to bring the 2013 Mastercard Memorial Cup to Prince George hit another gear on Monday when the local bid committee and the Prince George Cougars submitted required paperwork to the Western Hockey League's bid evaluation committee.