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If you weren't there to witness the pro class finale Friday night at the BCNE motocross at Exhibition Park, too bad, you missed a thriller.

Trevor Metcalf picked up where he left off last year at the Simon Fraser Men's Open. The 27-year-old from Vanderhoof shot an opening round 2-under 69 to take a one-stroke lead at Prince George Golf and Curling Club.

B.C. was ranked No. 1 heading into the Western Canada Games women's volleyball tournament in Fort McMurray but Hallie Drezet was worried about Alberta. Turns out, Drezet's concerns were legitimate.

What a difference a year makes for the Canada's men's wheelchair basketball national team. Last year, the team was still struggling to find its identity after turning over half its players following their run to gold at the 2012 Paralympics.

Over the past two weeks, Hannah Esopenko has been a busy Barracuda. The 15-year-old Prince George Barracudas Swim Club member won three medals in breaststroke two weekends ago at the Canadian age class championships in Quebec City.

Trevor Metcalf will have a new driver in his hands when he tees off today at Prince George Golf and Curling Club and he's not going to get too mad if it fails him on the course.

When training camp convenes for the Prince George Cougars on Aug. 29 Chase Witala won't be sticking around long. Eleven days into the Cats' preseason, Witala will be on his way to Traverse City, Mich.

Wayne French hopes to maintain his position at the top when the green flag is waved at the Prince George Auto Racing Association speedway this weekend.

Alan Alderson can't be faulted for leaving the UNBC athletics department in a tight spot. He found an appealing job opportunity and he took it. Everyone - no matter how much a previous employer might be inconvenienced - has the right to do that.

Kenny Lally is still feeling the effects of fighting in the Pan Am Games.