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Faceoff is 7 p.m. against the Crusaders in Sherwood Park. The Steel (24-22-2) trail the sixth-place Crusaders (24-20-6) by four points with two games in hand.

It was a sweet repeat for the St. Albert Skyhawks at the Optimist Showdown basketball tournament. In the varsity women's final Saturday, the Skyhawks scored a convincing 72-59 victory against the Paul Kane Blues at the SkyDome.

The Fabulous Harlem Crowns are bringing their slapstick basketball act to Namao tonight. Game time against the Sturgeon Spirits varsity men’s team is 7 p.m. at Sturgeon Composite High School. Tickets are $10 at the door.

The Paul Kane Blues settled for second best at the 21st annual Optimist Showdown in St. Albert. In the varsity men’s final Saturday the Blues lost 69-59 to the Camrose Trojans at Bellerose Composite High School.

The St. Albert Merchants hit rock bottom Sunday in Morinville. Their fourth loss in a row was an embarrassing 7-3 effort against the Jets. Head coach Wes Werhun said the Merchants were not prepared to fight against a very tough opponent.

The 21st annual Optimist Showdown in St. Albert basketball tournament wraps up today at the St. Albert Catholic, Bellerose, Paul Kane and Morinville high schools. The draw features 16 women’s and 16 men’s teams.

The St. Albert brother and sister act of Ty and May-Lee Lindeman are rising stars on the badminton stage.

The City of St. Albert and the St. Albert Steel have teamed up to help the money-losing Alberta Junior Hockey League franchise during negotiations for another lease agreement at Servus Credit Union Place.

The Paul Kane Blues are not feeling the love after the 4A rankings were released this week in high school men’s basketball.

Starting at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, the 21st annual Optimist Showdown in St. Albert basketball tournament rattles the rim at St. Albert Catholic, Bellerose, Paul Kane and Morinville high schools.