Local Sports

Anyone with a bat, a glove and a few friends can help make a difference next weekend in the lives of kids who can’t afford to participate in organized sports.

The Bellerose Bulldogs finished one win short of going undefeated this season in high school women’s rugby.

The St. Albert Skyhawks took a major step towards reaching the high school provincial championship by capturing the metro Edmonton city conference rugby title Tuesday.

Representing the province at nationals earlier this year was a big deal for one local athlete, but the chance to represent the country is even bigger.

The Rummies are still the team to beat in the St. Albert Men’s Soccer League, even after a two-year absence from the pitch. Sunday’s 11-1 throttling of Crossfire was the fifth win by the undefeated Rummies to kick off the season.

The Paul Kane High School graduation Saturday will not stop Niki Oudenaarden from competing at the Alberta School's Athletic Association track and field championships.

The metro Edmonton high school women’s rugby finals kick off today for the Bellerose Bulldogs and Sturgeon Spirits at Ellerslie Rugby Park. The Bulldogs battle the Beaumont Bandits at 4:45 p.m. for the city conference title.

Tonight at 8 p.m. the St. Albert Miners host the Spruce Grove Slash at Northstar Hyundai Arena in a Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League rematch. Last week the Slash (2-1) defeated the two-time defending senior B champions 11-9 at Grant Fuhr Arena.

St. Albert was kicking itself after Saturday’s loss to the Clansmen in second division men’s rugby.

A seven-goal outburst in the second period gave the junior A Miners the lead they needed to ward off a late charge from the Edmonton Eclipse to win 12-9 in Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League action Wednesday night at Northstar Hyundai Arena.