Category Archives: Local Sports
Friday's scoreboard
Here are the results from Friday ...WHL Prince Albert 3, Tri-City 2 (SO)Saskatoon 8, Winnipeg 3Calgary 4, Moose Jaw 2Edmonton 4, Medicine Hat 2Lethbridge 5, Brandon 2Seattle 5, Red Deer 4 (SO)Portland...
Oct 26, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff).
JPII junior volleyball teams on fire heading to districts
After claiming dual silver medals last weekend, the John Paul II Collegiate junior boys and junior girls volleyball teams will head out on the road their separate ways for districts Tuesday.The junior...
Oct 26, 2019 With three gold medals and a silver medal showing through their four tournaments this season, the JPII junior girls Crusaders volleyball team are on a roll heading into districts this week. (Submitted photo/Doug Sieben)
Stars chill Ice Wolves, stay hot with 4-3 win
The Battlefords North Stars defeated the La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-3 Friday night, as the team improved to 16-1 on the season in front of their hometown crowd at the Civic Centre. Stars' rookie, Hunter Pa...
Oct 25, 2019 With their win Friday night, the Battlefords North Stars improve to 16-1 on the season, having won nine straight games. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Vikings senior boys to host home tournament this weekend
It is sure to be a loud and ruckus scene at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School this weekend, as the senior boys' Vikings volleyball team will host their home tournament Friday and Saturday...
Oct 25, 2019 No bus needed: The senior boys Vikings volleyball team will look to make the most of home court advantage this weekend, as the team will play in front of friends and family at the NBCHS gymnasium. (Submitted photo/Shawna Sturk)
North Stars look to bring the heat against Ice Wolves
After nearly a full week off since their last game Saturday, the Battlefords North Stars will return to action Friday night at the Civic Centre, as the team welcomes the La Ronge Ice Wolves to town. F...
Oct 25, 2019 Stars’ forward Brett Gammer will line up tonight alongside his usual running mate, Austin Becker and newest North Star, Hunter Partsch in a line that should provide energy and scoring spark for the team. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
BMF Bucks begin quest for third-straight championship
There may be eight teams in the Kinsmen Football League (KFL) pee wee ranks, but only one has claimed the league championship each of the last two years.The Battlefords Minor Football (BMF) Bucks will...
Oct 24, 2019 The BMF Bucks have been the toast of the KFL, taking home the league title each of the last two years. Now coming off a 7-0 season this year, expectations are high for what the team can accomplish again this post-season. (Submitted photo/Paul Fransoo)
JPII soccer teams wrap up season at regionals
The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders soccer teams kicked off regionals over the weekend, as the boys team headed out on the road to Humboldt, while the girls team hosted their regional showdown in th...
Oct 23, 2019 The JPII Girls soccer team brought their best to regionals, taking home a standout 4-1 victory over Eagleview before falling to the eventual champs from Se-Se-Wa-Hum. (submitted photo/Shalen Fox)
Stars’ defenceman, Form named SJHL Defenceman of the Week
The Battlefords North Stars have surged out of the gates to a commanding 15-1 record through their opening 16 games this season. Amongst the key contributors to the team's success this year, has been ...
Oct 22, 2019 Stars’ defenceman Noah Form has become a premier blue liner in the SJHL quickly, having played just over 60 career games to date with the Battlefords’ black and silver. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
JPII Crusaders football team look for strong playoff push to cap season
The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) Crusaders football team will hit the road this weekend, as the team travels to Broadview to take on the Broadview Bandits in the first round of the playoffs.This sea...
Oct 22, 2019 The JPII Crusaders will play Broadview in the first round of the playoffs, in a battle that should be hard-hitting and intense. (submitted photo/Bruce Yockey)
Saturday's Scoreboard
Scores from SaturdayWHL Everett 2, Prince Albert 1 (OT)Lethbridge 5, Moose Jaw 4 (OT)Regina 6, Red Deer 5 (SO)Vancouver 4, Swift Current 3 (SO)Winnipeg 4, Saskatoon 1Kamloops 2, Kelowna 1Portland 4, B...
Oct 20, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)