Lambton College’s Esports team defeated Conestoga College 3-0 in a Rocket League match Oct. 16. The Lions lost their season opener to Sault College in the Ontario Post-Secondary Esports league action, and were sitting in a six-way tie for fifth in the 13-team league last week. While Esports are still going, Lambton’s other varsity sports… Read more »
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Free WiFi up and running at two city arenas
Free public wireless Internet access is now available at two of Sarnia’s arenas. WiFi was scheduled to come online at Sarnia Arena last week, and a system at the Progressive Auto Sales Arenas has been operational for some time. Internet access will be available at Clearwater Arena in a few weeks, City Hall said. Meanwhile,… Read more »
Get a grip: cycling new go-to activity during pandemic
Troy Shantz With many sports shut down and fewer athletic activities on offer, local residents have found a different outlet – riding a bike. This year people have pulled out their old bikes or bought new one and taken to the streets, bike lanes and trails in numbers not seen in decades. “It’s the quickest… Read more »
COVID-19 leaves Legionnaires season in jeopardy
Troy Shantz If fans aren’t allowed in the stands this season, the Sarnia Legionnaires won’t play, says the team president. “I’ve already told the league that we will not play with no fans,” said Cliff Smith. “Financially we could, but it’s just not in our make-up to play without fans present.” The Greater Ontario Junior… Read more »
Junior club champions claim titles at Sarnia
Jaxon Shelton shot a 71 to secure top spot at the annual Richard Casselman Memorial Junior Club Championship in Sarnia last week. The 1-under par performance earned Shelton the title of overall junior boys club champion at the Sarnia Golf & Curling Club. Mackenzie Hocking was first in the junior girls division, shooting an 89… Read more »
Despite odds, daughter, dad to realize marathon dream
Troy Shantz A Sarnia woman isn’t letting the cancellation of North America’s oldest marathon stop her from crossing the finish line with her father at her side. Haley Walker and father Ken Walker intend to complete the “virtual” Boston Marathon on Sept. 8 by running the 42-kilometre distance from Corunna to Sarnia to Bright’s Grove…. Read more »
Pool and splash pad a popular place this month
Journal Staff The Cox Youth Centre pool and splash pad have proven a popular outlet for children. More than 3,000 visitors have used the Tecumseh Park facility since it opened Aug. 1, with an average of about 150 participants a day, City Hall said. The pool, with free admission, remains open until Aug. 30. The… Read more »
Soccer scholarship a special one for late blooming superstar
Troy Shantz In her first soccer game at three-years-old, Ashley McDonald cried and refused to go on the field. But last week the Northern Collegiate grad started her first season at Holy Cross College with a soccer scholarship. “I’ve been waiting for this for a long time, working really hard,” said McDonald, 18. “I was… Read more »
Promising Slovakian power forward to play for Sting this season
A Slovakian power forward and promising prospect has signed with the Sarnia Sting. Seventeen-year-old Alex Geci was selected 7th overall by Sarnia at the 2020 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft last month. He committed to the team last week. “I will give the Sting and the Sarnia community my maximum effort each night to help… Read more »
Hole-in-one recorded at SGCC
Oliver Stephens scored a hole-in-one at the Sarnia Golf & Curling Club last week. He recorded the ace on the 12th hole playing 114 yards from the blue tees, using a 56 degree wedge, with witness Chris Pamenter looking on.
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