What is going on in St. Marys Sports.
Girls soccer report (submitted by coach Cara Fraser) The Intermediate Girls Soccer Team dominated the field last Thursday during their tournament at Little Falls. They showed hard work, enthusiasm and teamwork during the round robin games (against Stratford Central B and Northwestern), pushing them right into the…
“A Celebration of Hockey” coming to the PRC March 22nd By Stewart Grant Two storied franchises…one night to remember. We are thrilled to announce that on Friday, March 22, 2019, the St. Marys Lincolns Alumni will play host to the Montreal Canadiens Alumni in a game that we expect will fill the Pyramid Recreation Centre…
Lincolns holding Alumni game this Saturday at 6 p.m. By Pat Payton The management and coaching staff believe the St. Marys Lincolns have great potential this 2018-19 season. And the players are also convinced they can make some noise and turn this proud, long-standing Jr. ‘B’ franchise into a winner again. “We’re a young team,…
Thorndale area native could officiate in 40 NHL games this season By Pat Payton He describes it as “absolutely a dream come true.” Last week, the Independent learned that linesman Tyson Baker recently signed a ‘40-40’ officiating contract through the National Hockey League. The contract means the former Lincoln and Stratford Culliton will officiate in…
PORT ELGIN – On a beautiful Friday, Sept. 14 at Saugeen Golf Club, near Port Elgin, the 16 best club teams in the province competed for the 2018 Senior Ryder Cup championship. Back in May, the SRC activities began with 112 club teams playing in 28 four-club team divisions. After playing four matches at each…
Year-end playoff tournament held this past Saturday By Pat Payton The Comets and Get Crackin’ are this year’s division champions in the St. Marys Ladies Slow Pitch League. A total of 11 teams–six in the ‘A’ Division and five in the ‘B’ Division–competed in the one-day, year-end playoff tournament. The ‘A’ Division games were held…
St. Marys woman enjoys Canada Senior Games By Pat Payton SAINT JOHN, N.B. – A St. Marys woman had a “wonderful experience” here last month, competing in the Canada 55 Senior Games. Jean Hutton competed in two swimming events. She placed fourth in the 100-metre prediction swim, and didn’t place in the 200-metre prediction swim.…
Lincs show character in comeback victory Sunday at the PRC By Pat Payton The young St. Marys Lincolns showed some character Sunday night at the PRC, coach Trent McClement said. Lincs completed their exhibition schedule with a 4-3 record after skating to a come-from-behind 5-3 victory over Komoka Kings. Lincolns battled back from 2-0 and…
Home opener this Friday against LaSalle Vipers By Pat Payton St. Marys Lincolns are very young, that’s no secret. They ice a squad with nine 17-year-olds and three 16-year-olds heading into the GOJHL regular season this week. But Lincs possess a lot of speed, and they have a group of talented, offensive-minded forwards and two…
By Pat Payton Three champions were recently crowned at River Valley Golf and Country Club. A total of 32 golfers (24 men and eight women) competed in the annual Club Championships, held over Labour Day weekend. Joel Carlberg fired rounds of 75 and 76 for a 151 two-day total to win the Men’s Club title.…