Local Sports

St. Albert soccer enthusiasts had the chance for instruction by a decorated English keeper this week.

For the second straight year the Canada Day weekend couldn’t have gone any better for Stefan Johansson’s team. His U12 tier II Impact boys won gold at the Canada Day Classic Boys Tier I, II and III Tournament hosted by the St.

The St. Albert Rugby Football Club third division men’s squad takes on the Pirates in northeast Edmonton tonight. St. Albert sits eighth in the 10-team division with a 2-6 record, while the Pirates are in second at 5-2.

The midget AAA St. Albert Cardinals evened their overall record to 12-12 on the weekend by picking up three wins in Fort McMurray. While the pitchers struggled a little on Saturday, the Red Birds won two games by 13-8 and 9-3 scores.

Dieter Knobloch, one of the most influential builders and supporters of soccer in St. Albert, passed away June 30 from cancer. Jim Casper, who Knobloch coached for more than 15 years, said soccer in St.

Ellerslie Rugby Park – A promising start dissolved quickly in the second half for St. Albert’s seconds 15 Wednesday night as resurgent Edmonton Clansmen beat the squad 31-24. The game at Ellerslie field had all the makings of a St.

Shane Zimmer is hoping to get an early start on his education over the next month. The 18-year-old outfielder has returned to his hometown of St.

Players for the senior St. Albert Cardinals walk a fine line — between having fun and playing serious baseball. The Cardinals play in the Alberta West Central Baseball League. To play, you have to be at least 30 years old and many are over 40.

The St. Albert Impact Rangers are back in action in the on Thursday at the ESA #3 field in Edmonton. The Rangers have two wins, two losses and four ties this season and will take on Africana FC (2-5-1).

The St. Albert Tigers scored another big home victory Friday when they mercied the defending provincial champions.