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Star guard could return

The head coach of the UNBC men's basketball team said "there's a possibility" that Jose Araujo will be back in Northern Timberwolves colours next season.

Judo a way of life for Japanese coach

In the month he's spent in Prince George as a guest instructor of the Hart Judo Academy, Kazunari Akashi has developed a few likes and dislikes about his new surroundings.

Gairns continues to impress at Whistler Cup

Steady rainfall, persistent fog and a sloppy course made for a challenging day on the slopes Sunday at the Whister Cup alpine races at Whistler-Blackcomb.

Knight ends gymnastics season in fine style

The Level 5 open class is as good as it gets in provincial gymnastics and Milan Knight was up to the challenge.

Home-grown hoopsters

UNBC women add two local players to roster

T-wolves tempting to Barton

Charles Barton is looking for a new basketball home. The UNBC Northern Timberwolves would love to have him under their roof. Barton, a 21-year-old guard/forward from Vernon, was on the Northern Sport Centre court for a weekend identification camp.

Homegrown hoopsters

UNBC women add two local players to roster

Whalley on his way to black belt

Ever since his introduction to judo, Mark Whalley has envisioned tying a black belt around his waist. The milestone day is drawing nearer. Whalley, a 17-year-old from the Hart Judo Academy, will test for the belt in June.

RollerGirls ready to bash and crash

Prepare for a possible oil spill. The Rated PG RollerGirls and the Oil City Tanker Girls of Edmonton will bring the sport of roller derby back to town when they battle for wheel supremacy tonight at the Roll-A-Dome.

Garteig's stellar season ends in disappointment

Michael Garteig is in Vancouver today, writing his college entrance exam. He'd much rather be up the Sunshine Coast in Powell River, preparing to host a team from Alberta next Friday in Game 1 of the Doyle Cup regional junior A hockey championship.