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The door of opportunity was slammed shut with the Paul Kane Blues poised to seize the moment against the No. 1 team in 4A provincial women’s basketball. Paul Kane kept pace with the Jasper Place Rebels until a second-half surge buried the No.

Sabres at home The last home game before the playoffs for the St. Albert Gregg Distributors Sabres is against MLAC Scott Pump tonight in the Alberta Major Bantam Hockey League. Puck drop is 7:45 p.m. at Akinsdale Arena.

Both sides in the Battle of St. Albert were winners in Monday’s fight to the finish in high school women’s basketball. The Paul Kane Blues emerged victorious against their respected rivals and the St.

Bulldogs beat PK The Paul Kane Blues didn’t play like a last-place team in Monday’s loss to the Bellerose Bulldogs in metro Edmonton division two senior men’s basketball.

Merch Madness The third and deciding game between the St. Albert Merchants and Stony Plain Flyers in the west division qualifying round was played Tuesday at Akinsdale Arena but the score was unavailable at press time.

The rise of the St. Albert Skyhawks to contender status is gaining momentum. The No.

Junior B playoffs Merch Madness started Friday for the St. Albert Merchants in the Capital junior B Hockey League playoffs.

Wrestling action The Provincial Junior Olympics pound the mats today at St. Albert Catholic High School. The Alberta Amateur Wrestling Association championship meet starts at 9 a.m.

Metro all-stars The Metro Athletics All-Stars in volleyball and football have been finalized.

The oldest pin knocker at the St. Albert Bowling & Rec Centre shows no signs of slowing down. Frances Perret turned 94 years young Jan. 30 while still throwing strikes like an alley cat. “It’s good exercise.