Local Sports

The Morinville Lady Wolves finished their third straight trip to the 3A provincial high school basketball tournament with a 1-2 record.

The St. Albert Flyers started the Alberta Minor Midget AAA Hockey League provincial qualifier with a disappointing loss Thursday.

The men’s and women’s club champions in St. Albert curling will be crowned Sunday night. The finals in the double-knockout President’s Cup are at 6:30 p.m. If needed, the tiebreaker is 8:45 p.m.

Niki Oudenaarden of St. Albert was honoured for a season to remember as the 2010 Athletics Alberta youth female athlete of the year.

The St. Albert Storm are forecasting a fast start this year in spring league football.

NAIT Gym – The Paul Kane Blues won the right to play the team to beat at the 4A provincial men's basketball championship after their successful tournament opener Thursday.

The 23rd win in 26 games was the best of the bunch for the SAPEC champion Lorne Akins Gators.

The kings and queens of St. Albert curling are marching towards another club championship.

The next game for the St. Albert Slash is April 17, after the host team for the Esso Cup bowed out in the playoffs to the Edmonton Thunder.

The 3A provincials tip off Friday at Chestermere for the defending champion St. Albert Skyhawks.