Local Sports

Jack McBride did it again. The only Canadian racquetball player to win the Triple Crown repeated as the winner of his age group at nationals, world senior championships and the U.S. Open.

Raiders at home The St. Albert Nektar Data Systems Raiders start a stretch of six games against south division teams during this weekend’s homestand at Akinsdale Arena. The Raiders (4-2) host the Red Deer Chiefs (5-1) tonight at 8 p.m.

Riders undefeated The St. Albert Riders streak into the Tier I playoffs without a loss in the Capital District Minor Football Association. The senior varsity peewee team is averaging a whopping 45.5 points scored and a minuscule 4.

The Bellerose Bulldogs are playing their best football when it matters the most.

It’s the Year of Firsts for the Sturgeon Spirits. First game, first win, first playoff spot and hopefully the first metro Edmonton championship in Sturgeon’s inaugural football season.

WCC volleyball The 24 th annual Lions Western Canadian Challenge starts Thursday afternoon at Morinville Community High School and the SkyDome. The Morinville Wolves and St. Albert Skyhawks are co-hosting the 24-team volleyball tournament.

Bulldogs roaring The Bellerose Bulldogs are poised to huddle up in the division one Carr conference playoffs after knocking off the Strathcona Lords 37-23 in Friday’s must-win game at Foote Field.

Slash marks The St. Albert Ron Hodgson Slash rebounded from the first loss of the season with the fifth victory in six games in the Alberta Female Hockey League.

Stacking wins together is an unfinished project for the St. Albert Merchants. The Capital Junior B Hockey League team posted back-to-back victories once while going 4-4 to kick off the season.

The Bellerose Bulldogs were on a short leash Friday with the playoffs within reach.