Category Archives: Local Sports
Stars repeat Friday's performance, post second comeback in two nights against Hawks
Just like a classic movie, or favorite song from a hit playlist, the Battlefords North Stars pressed the replay button on Friday's 3-2 win over the Nipawin Hawks at the Civic Centre, to play it again ...
Oct 20, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars became the first team to beat Nipawin in their home barn this year, improving to 15-1 on the season with the victory. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars tangle with Hawks in Nipawin for part two of weekend showdown
Like any classic heavyweight bout, the Battlefords North Stars and Nipawin Hawks will battle it out for a round-two Saturday night. The two teams faced off for the first time in the season-series Frid...
Oct 19, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars will look to keep their hot streak on the road alive Saturday, as the team will travel to Nipawin for the first time this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Connaught School claims 2019 elementary soccer championship
Connaught School defeated McKitrick Elementary in a clash of the heavyweights on the soccer pitch this week, to claim the 2019 Living Sky School Division Elementary Soccer Championship. A game featuri...
Oct 19, 2019 Connaught’s championship team pose for a picture, following their big win to take home the city’s elementary soccer title. (Submitted photo/Kathryn Blanchard)
Friday's Scoreboard
Scores from Friday.WHL Lethbridge 2, Regina 1Calgary 7, Moose Jaw 3Victoria 4, Swift Current 0Everett 5, Tri-City 1Kamloops 6, Vancouver 0Prince George 2, Spokane 1Edmonton 5, Red Deer 1Brandon 3, Sea...
Oct 19, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff).
Stars clip Hawks in comeback win, improve to 14-1
Following a successful 12-game stint on the road that saw the team go 11-1 in the process, the Battlefords North Stars returned to the Civic Centre Friday night and gave the fans what they came to see...
Oct 18, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars salute the hometown crowd after staying hot in their return to the Civic Centre following a lengthy road swing. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
John Paul II cross country season finishes strong
Another great year for cross country athletes has wrapped up for the season.The John Paul II collegiate cross country team had another successful year conclude with four of their nine athletes qualify...
Oct 18, 2019 John Paul II cross country athletes (supplied photo/Kristina Binette)
North Stars welcome Hawks to town in return to Civic Centre
With a 13-1 record through their opening 14 games, the Battlefords North Stars are the toast of the SJHL heading into the weekend.Looking to keep their hot streak in tact, the team will have their wor...
Oct 18, 2019 Making an impact: Forward Dace Prymak played the role of hero for the Stars Wednesday night, scoring the overtime winner against La Ronge. The forward will get a look on the team's top line tonight, after picking up three goals, seven points through his first 10 games this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars edge Ice Wolves in OT thriller
It was a happy bus ride back to North Battleford Wednesday night, as the Battlefords North Stars edged out the La Ronge Ice Wolves 4-3 in thrilling overtime fashion, to improve to 13-1 on the season. ...
Oct 17, 2019 North Stars’ teammates swarm rookie Dace Prymak in jubilation, just moments after the forward scored the overtime winner over La Ronge in highlight-reel fashion. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Red-hot North Stars take 12-1 record to La Ronge to battle Ice Wolves
While the temperature may be getting cooler, the Battlefords North Stars have remained red-hot. The team enters play Wednesday with a league-best 12-1 record through their opening 13 games. Back on th...
Oct 16, 2019 Stars’ forward Kaden Boser, pictured here digging in on the faceoff with defending SJHL Rookie of the Week, Kyle Ford. The Stars and Ice Wolves have had a heated opening two games of the season-series, s trend likely to continue Wednesday between the two blue collar clubs. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
JPII soccer teams gear up for regionals weekend ahead
As October hits its midway mark, and coloured leaves cover the once green soccer pitch, the soccer season is ramping up to playoff time. The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) soccer teams are preparing f...
Oct 15, 2019 The JPII Crusaders boys soccer team will enter regionals in Humboldt this weekend looking to make some noise, and punch their ticket to provincials in Moose Jaw. (submitted photo/Shalen Fox)