Barry Wright The weather made it a challenging summer for local anglers in an otherwise decent year for fishing. “I think the extremely cold winter and the cooler spring changed the cycle,” said Jake Van Rooyen, a director with Bluewater Anglers. “The late summer water temperature is usually between 70 and 74 degrees, (21-24 C)… Read more »
Dan McCaffery Special to The Journal As little Sam McCormack skated around the Brock Street Barn waving a Sarnia Legionnaires flag during pre-game festivities, he dreamed of one day suiting up with the local hockey club. The year was 2009 and the 12-year-old Rosedale Public School student was something of a fixture at the rink…. Read more »
Kerry Fraser reacts to being ribbed about his famed hairdo while being inducted into the Sarnia Lambton Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 27 in Camlachie. Rapping on the lid of the TV hockey analyst and former NHL referee are Steve McEwen and his dad Jack McEwen, a director with the hall. Rachael Waring Photography
Barry Wright Sarnia bodybuilder Maria Mikola is a five-time Canadian champ who has competed at the world championships. Now she wants to pad her credentials on home soil at the International Body Building Federation (IBBF) World Fitness Championships in Laval, Quebec later this month. “It’s the first time the worlds have ever been held in… Read more »
Jordan Walsh of the Northern Viking senior football team leaps over a defensive player from Chatham Lancers to score a touchdown during the city school’s homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 26. Northern was victorious 38-10. Bruce Smith, Special to The Journal
Barry Wright While some of their friends wing their way to warmer climates next March Break, three young players from Sarnia’s GallaDev’s United Soccer Club will take a different approach. RJ Solomone, Matthew Gouveia and Jacob Drapotoy, all 11 and in Grade 6, have been invited to attend the Sheffield Wednesday Youth Soccer Academy in… Read more »
Barry Wright Head Coach Trevor Letowski says the goal of the Sarnia Sting is pretty simple this year. “Win hockey games,” he told The Journal. After struggling to just 17 victories and finishing last overall in the Ontario Hockey League last season, Letowski says he and his coaching staff are doing more teaching and requiring… Read more »
Abby Whiteye (15) of Northern Collegiate drives to the basket during the Northern Junior Girls Invitational Basketball Tournament on Sept. 13 at Lambton College. The Sarnia host team won gold, defeating St. Thomas in the final 54-41. Bruce Smith Photo
Minor football continued at Norm Perry Park on Sept. 13. In Atom action, the Sarnia Firefighter’s Association Razor Claws downed the Sylvan Learning Centre Firebolts 30-0, and the Steeves and Rozema Shock Wave defeated the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 Iron Hides. 24-0. In Bantam, the Sarnia Police Association Tiger Sharks beat the Optimist Club… Read more »
Jordan Walsh (3) of Northern Collegiate narrowly escapes the grasp of Matthew Simic (66) of St Patrick’s High School in senior boys high school football action at Norm Perry Park on Sept 12. Northern defeated St. Pat’s 49-10. Bruce Smith Photo
