Local Sports

The B.X. Pub Bandits downed the host Quesnel Employment Services Crossfire 11-3 Monday night in Game 2 of the best-of-five Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association semifinal playoff series.

As one of the world's most sought-after specialists in youth soccer development, Romeo Jozak has had his share of solid job offers since he returned to his home in Croatia. Too bad Prince George couldn't afford to keep him.

A pack of College Heights Cougars players have fought their way onto the B.C. 16-and-under male volleyball squad.

Brett Connolly will remain in a black and gold uniform next season and will suit up for the Boston Bruins. Connolly, a former captain of the Prince George Cougars, signed a one-year contract worth $1,025,000 with the Bruins on Monday.

Horseshoe pitchers gather for championships

Nobody expected Falcon Contracting to make it to the final of the Canada Day native fastball tournament. But with hired gun Craig Pidcock throwing smoke, the Alexander Teepee Crawlers of Morinville, Alta., didn't stand a chance.

When you're used to swimming with Barracudas it's easier to fend off the sharks.

Wendy Fiala was the leader of the pack all season on her road bike. On Saturday, she made it official, capturing the Prince George Cycling Club's championship title on the women's side after winning both the 42-kilometre Alpine Road Race and the 4.

Competitors will be aiming at national titles this week on the range at the Prince George Rod and Gun Club.

Alyx Treasure successfully defended her title as Canadian women's high jump champion and was pleased with her performance Saturday at the national track and field championships in Edmonton.