Local Sports

The Duchess Park Condors got a close-up view of the junior boys volleyball provincial champions.

Prince George rinks skipped by Erik Leisinger and Falon Burkitt have qualified for the junior provincial curling championships. Both teams advanced to the B.C. finals by winning regional playdowns in Kitimat on the weekend.

The Cedars Christian School Eagles didn't quite achieve the altitude they wanted, but they did manage a sixth-place finish at the senior boys volleyball single-A provincial championship tournament.

Prince George products Brett Connolly and Ryan Howse have made Team Canada's short list for possible duty in the 2011 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

Alex Roth's first long bomb gave the UBC Okanagan Heat some life. His second gave them an upset victory against the defending national champions.

They were the youngest team at last year's B.C. Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They were also one of the best. Jennifer Fewster and her Prince George Golf and Curling Club mates have every intention of stepping back onto provincial ice this season.

As a six-foot-five post player, Gabe Aubertin takes up a lot of space under the hoop. He may fill a roster spot, too.

Otway skiers loving trail conditions

They were the youngest team at last year's B.C. Scotties Tournament of Hearts. They were also one of the best. Jennifer Fewster and her Prince George Golf and Curling Club mates have every intention of stepping back onto provincial ice this season.

As a six-foot-five post player, Gabe Aubertin takes up a lot of space under the hoop. He may fill a roster spot, too.