Local Sports

A former Bonnyville resident is preparing himself for the fight of his life, working his way to a possible Canadian Cruiserweight Championship match in September after making a name for himself on the professional boxing circuit.

St. Paul Regional High School hosted its annual Athletic Awards Banquet at the school’s gymnasium last Thursday to honour the efforts and successes of its vast athletic base.

Numerous athletes from local schools traveled to Calgary to participate at the Alberta Schools Athletic Association provincial track and field finals on June 8, and for the third straight year Glendon claimed the 1A banner.

The H.A. Kostash – Vilna Eagstangs rugby team closed out its season last weekend, and while the team fell to Cold Lake in the zone finals, coach Lee Clarke said there is significant promise in the young squad heading into next season.

St. Paul Athletic Association junior track and field finals were held at the St. Paul Regional High School track last Tuesday, featuring students in Grades 7 through 9 from across the county.

St. Paul Karate-Do held its wind up mini-tournament last Monday, and 24 young martial artists were presented with new belts for to honour their recent achievements.

The St. Paul Lions got back onto the gridiron on Saturday afternoon as they hosted the team’s annual jamboree, welcoming teams from Ardrossan, Bonnyville and Drumheller. “We performed really well.

The Bonnyville Soccer Association (BSA) officially kicked off its summer program last weekend as it hosted the first tournament of the year at Wetland Fields, which included several teams from neighbouring communities.

Although the weather didn't cooperate at first, conditions consistently improved as the weekend progressed and organizers of the Bonnyville Pro Rodeo are considering the event a success. “Except for the weather on Friday everything went really well.

St. Paul Regional High School hosted the SPAA track and field finals last Wednesday, which saw kids from schools across the county compete for a spot in zones through 15 different events. St.