Local Sports

Shane Zimmer is hoping to get an early start on his education over the next month. The 18-year-old outfielder has returned to his hometown of St.

Players for the senior St. Albert Cardinals walk a fine line — between having fun and playing serious baseball. The Cardinals play in the Alberta West Central Baseball League. To play, you have to be at least 30 years old and many are over 40.

The St. Albert Impact Rangers are back in action in the on Thursday at the ESA #3 field in Edmonton. The Rangers have two wins, two losses and four ties this season and will take on Africana FC (2-5-1).

The St. Albert Tigers scored another big home victory Friday when they mercied the defending provincial champions.

The team that can’t win the big game hasn’t lost its swagger on the premier pitch.

The St. Albert Soccer Association kicks off its 38th annual Canada Day Classic on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Forty-one teams are competing in the boys’ tier I, II and III tournament. The St. Albert Impact program is represented by six teams.

Quinn Brophy and Graeme Scott ran like the wind Saturday as St. Albert blew away the Norwesters 29-3 in second division men’s rugby.

The bantam AAA St. Albert Cardinals continue to impress. Last weekend they went 4-0 in two doubleheaders at Legion Memorial Park, beating Okotoks Red 7-3 and 11-6 before topping the Red Deer Braves 6-4 and 4-3.

The Alberta Age Class Provincial Championships brought out the very best in the St. Albert Track and Field Club. Last weekend’s podium finishes by the host club are as follows: Emma Curle, bantam girls – second: 800m bantam (2:34.56).

Tyler Bunz’s long-time dream came true Saturday afternoon. Not only was the St. Albert goalie selected on day two of the NHL Entry Draft, he was scooped up by the Edmonton Oilers.