Local Sports

The Tier III north final was over in a blink of an eye for the St. Albert High Skyhawks.

The third city championship in a row was better than expected for the Sir George Simpson Voyageurs. “Most people thought we weren’t going to win and we did,” said co-captain Jamie Grimshaw after Simpson stunned the undefeated Richard S.

Tier III north final Today’s venue for the Tier III provincial north final between the St. Albert High Skyhawks and Holy Rosary Raiders of Lloydminster has been switched from Clarke Stadium to St. Albert. Kickoff is 1 p.m.

Merchants at Jets The St. Albert Merchants and Morinville Jets renew their rivalry tonight in the Capital Junior B Hockey League. Hall of Fame netminder Glenn Hall will perform the ceremonial puck drop at 6 p.m. at Ray McDonald Sports Centre.

The St. Albert Physical Education Council final between the Lorne Akins Gators and Richard S. Fowler Falcons went down to the wire before a winner was declared.

The fourth time is hopefully the charm for the St. Albert High Skyhawks.

Fort Saskatchewan – Playing from behind for most of Saturday’s final left the St. Albert Riders trailing the Calgary Wildcats in the race to the finish line for the Football Alberta Tier I peewee championship.

Junior B games The Saturday Night Special in the Capital Junior B Hockey is the 6 p.m. tilt between the St. Albert Merchants and Morinville Jets at Ray McDonald Sports Centre.

Slash road win The third victory in a row for the first-place St. Albert Slash was recorded Sunday in Red Deer.

SAPEC volleyball The stage is set for the St. Albert Physical Education Council junior high volleyball championships. Thursday’s Tier I city finals feature the Richard S. Fowler Falcons against the Sir George Simpson Voyageurs for the girls at 6 p.m.