Local Sports

If the first home game of the season can be used as any development marker of future events, the St. Albert Sabres might have an exciting season ahead.

After auditioning for the starter’s role last season, Pat Terriss is now the main man in net for the Sherwood Park Crusaders. “I’m very excited. It’s been going very good,” said the St. Albert product.

Clarke Park – The Bellerose Bulldogs roared back from an 11-point deficit to scratch out their first victory of the season in high school football.

The following St. Albert teams have games scheduled this weekend at Riel Park field in the Capital District Minor Football Association. Tier I/II atoms: Vikings (1-2-1) vs. Sherwood Park Warriors (4-0), 11 a.m. today.

St. Albert forwards Jill Basterash and Tasha Bryenton made the Team Alberta ringette roster for the 2011 Canada Winter Games.

The second home game for the St. Albert Merchants once again delivered high paced action that kept the fans on the edge of their seats.

Calgary Rugby Park – The greatest day ever in St. Albert rugby was the culmination of blood, sweat and tears by the premier men’s provincial champions. “This is the icing on the cake.

Kingswood Park became home for hundreds of local runners throughout the region in the eighth annual Fall Challenge.

The annual SAPEC junior high volleyball tournament serves up 48 round-robin matches starting Friday at 2:15 p.m. Bellerose Composite High School hosts the 16-team girls’ draw.

Clarke Park – The St. Albert High Skyhawks almost beat themselves with a penalty-plagued performance in high school football.