Local Sports

INNISFAIL – Although lacrosse season is months away, local players and interested individuals will have an opportunity to play the sport this winter.

Two members of the Olds High School Spartans wrestling team finished in the top three in their categories and four others won matches for the first time during a meet in Wetaskiwin Dec. 2 and 3. “That was our first tournament of the season.

INNISFAIL - Innisfail minor hockey has begun the tournament season. The Innisfail Bantam A Fourlane Ford Flyers held their first tournament of the season Dec.

INNISFAIL - With two road games remaining before the Christmas break, the Innisfail Eagles are looking to finish the first half of the season on a strong note.

INNISFAIL - Rugby is a sport that is making a name for itself in Canada. The same could be said for Innisfail rugby player Thomas Burton. Burton, 18, has been playing rugby since he was 12 years old.

Despite retiring from professional curling following a silver medal win at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Cheryl Bernard remains passionate about sharing her love for the sport with the next generation of curlers.

Seven visiting atom hockey teams recently descended upon the Sundre Arena to play in the Huskies' annual home tournament. Although the local squad struggled through its first two games, the Huskies managed to come out on top during the D final.

The girls from the little high school in Innisfail have super spiked their way to a top eight finish at the provincial volleyball championships. From Nov.

Olds Grizzlys head coach Dana Lattery has been invited to be one of six guest coaches for the World Junior A Challenge. The tournament takes place Dec. 11-17 in Bonnyville.

INNISFAIL - The Innisfail Eagles came out on the losing end of a tough 5-1 battle against the visiting Lacombe Generals Friday night, Dec. 2 at the Innisfail Twin Arena.