Local Sports

There are no points for moral victories in Alberta women's division one rugby for a scrappy St. Albert squad despite their heart and hustle on the pitch.

Niki Oudenaarden is back from the Summer Universiade Games wiser for the experience. The St. Albert athlete finished seventh overall in the heptathlon on the strength of her first-place showing in the javelin.

The Labatt’s Cup provincial champions kicked off the second leg in the premier men’s fixtures with a powerful performance on their home pitch.

It’s an epidemic that has been sweeping the capital region since April 18, when it was announced the Oilers would take the number one pick in the NHL draft for the fourth time in six seasons.

On Wednesday night the Division 1B St. Albert Impact 2 men’s squad lost to the AC Milan 2 Men at the ESA complex in Edmonton. The Impact was shut out by the opposition and faced a final defeat of 1-0.

The Impact beat the Heat on Wednesday night and walked away with another win for the third place team. The Div 1B St. Albert Impact women’s squad quenched the ASC Heat on Wednesday night at the ESA complex with a final score of 3-1.

The Midget AAA Cardinals are beginning to wrap up their season this weekend by playing six of their final games at Legion Memorial Ball Park. The games start with a double-header July 18 at 1 p.m. against the Calgary Rockies who sit in fourth place.

On a cold and windy Thursday night, the St. Albert Cardinals walked away with another victory on their quest to crack the top of the league standings. The Midget AAA squad toppled the Red Deer Braves with a final score of 8-4.

The local swim club is hoping to sail its way to first place this weekend at its annual swim meet. The Sailfish are hosting their yearly summer swim meet on July 17 and July 18.

The St. Albert Impact Rangers gave up a goal in the last minute of the game for a heartbreaking loss to Africana FC on Monday night The third place Div 1A Men’s St.