Local Sports

The Senior B Miners lacrosse team is on its way to the playoffs. Friday marked the team’s last game – a 12-12 tie with the Edmonton Warriors – before the semifinals. Assistant coach Todd Lorenz stated afterwards he wasn’t happy with the final score.

The St. Albert Rugby Football Club’s premier women emerged victorious over the Edmonton Clanswomen Saturday afternoon, moving up to fifth in the standings, while the premier men came up short.

Alberta Summer Games The provincial Summer Games will take over Grande Prairie this year with St. Albert athletes representing Zone 5 (Black Gold/Yellowhead). Forty-five athletes will be heading north from St.

The St. Albert U15 rugby club blew out the competition to win the provincial championship over the weekend. The squad beat the Calgary Canucks team with a final score of 55-10.

Blue Jays Honda Super Camp The Blue Jays will soar into town next week for their annual summer Honda Super Camp. Jays alumni will descend on St. Albert to teach young ball players some technical skills and inspire the next generation.

Super Saturday rugby July 14 will be a busy day at the St. Albert Rugby Club with three matches throughout the day. The first match of the day begins at noon between the E2 SARFC club and the Clansmen.

The St. Albert Midget A Rams came up short in their playoff series, falling to the Parkland Posse with a final score of 5-1 on Wednesday.

Premier men The St. Albert Impact 1 Men ended their match against Croatia Dinamo with a tie.

Super Saturday rugby Saturday will be a busy day at the St. Albert Rugby Club with three matches throughout the day. The first match of the day begins at noon between the E2 SARFC club and the Clansmen.

Four teams took the ice over the weekend in memory of their friends, Stephen Wack, Jaxon Joseph, Logan Hunter and Conner Lukan, in a charity tournament that drew in hundreds of spectators from the region.