Local Sports

High school action The metro Edmonton high school football season kicks off Thursday for the St. Albert High Skyhawks and Paul Kane Blues in the division two Miles conference. The Skyhawks host the M.E. Lazerte Voyageurs at 5 p.m.

The adventure of a lifetime was the ultimate journey of sacrifice and satisfaction for the winners of the 12 th annual TransRockies Run. Shawn Lywood of St.

An air of optimism surrounds a season of change for the Bellerose Bulldogs.

Premier provincials The four-team Alberta Soccer Association premier women’s championship kicks off at 9:15 p.m. Friday for St. Albert Impact 1 (Spaidal) against the top team in the Edmonton District Soccer Association.

Rugby matches The St. Albert Rugby Football Club hosts two matches Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The SARFC premier division men line up against the Lep/Tigers and the division two women scrum down against the Nor’Westers in the Edmonton Rugby Union.

Presidents’ Cup The two-time defending champion St. Albert Miners ran the floor twice Tuesday at the Presidents’ Cup in Nanaimo after starting off the senior B national lacrosse tournament with two victories.

The first high school football game for the Sturgeon Spirits was a winner.

The dawn of a new season marks a fresh start for the Paul Kane Blues in high school football. “The level of enthusiasm everyone has is high,” said Luke Eady, a returning player from last year’s 7-3 Blues. “I’m extremely excited.

A record-breaking performance at the Canadian Powerlifting Nationals was an uplifting experience for Daniel Schneider.

Senior B Miners The ball drops Sunday for the St. Albert Miners to three-peat as Presidents’ Cup senior B lacrosse champions. The first of seven round-robin games in Nanaimo is against the Saskatoon Brewers.