Local Sports

Surviving a marathon weekend, Handiman Clem/Ball Busters became the first local women's team in 15 years to win the provincial slo-pitch championship.

The Soo Greyhounds wasted no time by selecting star centre Jeff Carter as team captain for the upcoming season.

The Soo Elks 341 Bantam Selects used a powerful offensive display to cruise to an Ontario Baseball Association Bantam A Championship on Sunday afternoon at Sinclair Yards.

The Kinross Speedway entered its 2nd last points night of the season this past Friday night as part of the Chippewa County Fair.

The Soo Greyhounds 2003 training camp continued on Friday night as the team took part in the annual Red/White intersquad game at Memorial Gardens.

Mother Nature won another battle at Laird International Raceway, forcing officials to scrap Thursday night's program.

Barry Rushon's talents as a football coach has not gone unnoticed by many around the province as the Sault Steelers head coach was honoured for the third time by the Northern Football Conference.

Sault Ste. Marie will be playing host to 2 OBA championships on the Labour Day weekend. All games will be played at Sinclair Yards on Black Road. The Elk's #341 Selects will represent the Sault in the bantam division for 14 and 15-year-olds.

The Soo Greyhounds announced several additions to their scouting staff on Wednesday, which will be headed by general manager Dave Torrie. Torrie will be aided by new scouting coordinator Mike MacFarlane, who will cover the entire province of Ontario.

For many years, Brandon Lewis has been known as the heart and soul of the entire Sault Steeler franchise.