Local Sports

Rod Bolduc Jr. outlasted some swift competition to claim the checkered flag in the late model feature at Laird International Raceway on Thursday night.

The Soo Cambrian Mazda Midget Black Sox are set to host the annual Coca Cola Classic Invitational Baseball Tournament this weekend at Sinclair Yards.

For those looking to polish their skills on the court, the Korah Colts Girls Athletic Program is set to host the Korah Volleyball Champ Camp in July.

Sault native Jesse Jakomait was recognized for his efforts on the national mountain biking scene last night by being named the Sault Ste. Marie Sportsperson of the Year. Jakomait(pictured) was honoured with the H.P.

The Soo Greyhounds have released their portion of the 2004/05 Ontario Hockey League schedule and it reveals a familiar look. Much like last season, the Greyhounds will start and finish the regular season at home against the same opponents.

The Sault Ste. Marie Aquatic Club concluded the swim season over the weekend with a third and fourth place finish at the North Eastern Ontario Regional Huronia Long Course Championships.

Shannon Hazelton will get a chance for a berth into the Olympics after qualifying for the Canadian Olympic Swimming Trails on Thursday. The 17 year-old member of the Sault Ste.

Scott Elgie cruised to a win at the 2004 Gears Racing Canada Cup mountain bike racing circuit on Sunday. Elgie finished the 23 kilometre event in a time of 1:11:03.9 to win the Men's Senior Sport 19+ division.

Action continued to heat up last Friday night as local stock cars took to the track at the Kinross Speedway. Nick Guerriero was the lone Sault, Ontario driver to take a checkered flag with a win in the late model four car dash.

Jason Praysner is proving that he will be an instant hit in the late model division after taking a pair of checkered flags at Laird International Raceway on Sunday night.