James Clarke

Alaskan forward Greg Johnson at work along the boards against the Clippers.

New Generals forward looks good on the ice

Power forward Greg Johnson may not have been on ice for a while, but one would never have guessed that watching him against the Clippers.

Alaskan forward Greg Johnson at work along the boards against the Clippers.
Whaler Courtney Anderson chips a shot over the outstretched wings of her Kondor counterparts during last weekend’s junior girls volleyball district playdowns. Both teams advanced to the North Islands in Courtenay Friday/Saturday.

Junior girls head to North Islands

Whalers and Kondors both earned spots in the regional championships this weekend

Whaler Courtney Anderson chips a shot over the outstretched wings of her Kondor counterparts during last weekend’s junior girls volleyball district playdowns. Both teams advanced to the North Islands in Courtenay Friday/Saturday.
Chase Gaudreault’s staked the Gens to a 1-0 lead against Nanaimo on Saturday.

Generals lose in 4-3 overtime thriller to Nanaimo

If push-backs were worth points, the Gens would have bagged more than one on Saturday.

Chase Gaudreault’s staked the Gens to a 1-0 lead against Nanaimo on Saturday.
AA varsity football’s leading tackler Colton Laplante makes a great solo tackle on Eagles’ running back A.J. Blackwell, ranked third in the province, for no gain on the play Saturday.

Whalers to playoffs

Having two teams combine for over 100 points in a football game may be exciting for the fans, but for the coaches, “it can be a nightmare.”

AA varsity football’s leading tackler Colton Laplante makes a great solo tackle on Eagles’ running back A.J. Blackwell, ranked third in the province, for no gain on the play Saturday.
‘Reverend’ Rae is using boxing as the pulpit for healthier lifestyles.

Genesis is boxing and a lot more

Back from an illness, Rick Rae is eager to keep the ‘club with a conscience’ active

‘Reverend’ Rae is using boxing as the pulpit for healthier lifestyles.
Varsity pivot Garrin McDonnell and the rest of the Whalers take to the field for their final home game of the season on Saturday  against the Carson Graham Eagles.

Whalers clinch playoff spot

Ballenas' blue and white earn big 48-13 win over North Vancouver

Varsity pivot Garrin McDonnell and the rest of the Whalers take to the field for their final home game of the season on Saturday  against the Carson Graham Eagles.
The RAC Breakers recently honored their own with their annual awards for Swimmers of the Year and Excellence awards.  Back Row (from left): Angus McGibbon Male 15&O Swimmer of the Year (SOTY) and the Robert Inns Excellence Award. Middle Row: Hannah Lorette 11-12 Girls SOTY, Katie Reddenbach Most Improved Girl, Jojo Reddenbach 13-14 SOTY, Jack Confortin Most Improved Boy, Nicholas Bennett 10&U SOTY (tie), Maran Kokoszka 15&O SOTY and Robert Inns Excellence Award, Ben Roberts 10&U SOTY Front Row: Sophie Lorette 10&U SOTY, Camryn Stannard 8&U SOTY. Missing: Simon Gilmour 13-14 SOTY, Brad Ronyecz 8&U SOTY, Rhys Abel 11-12 SOTY. The late Robert Inns was the founding coach of the Ravensong Aquatic Club.

Breakers quick off the blocks

Mission accomplished for the RAC Breakers swim team with a great start to their 2013/14 season.

The RAC Breakers recently honored their own with their annual awards for Swimmers of the Year and Excellence awards.  Back Row (from left): Angus McGibbon Male 15&O Swimmer of the Year (SOTY) and the Robert Inns Excellence Award. Middle Row: Hannah Lorette 11-12 Girls SOTY, Katie Reddenbach Most Improved Girl, Jojo Reddenbach 13-14 SOTY, Jack Confortin Most Improved Boy, Nicholas Bennett 10&U SOTY (tie), Maran Kokoszka 15&O SOTY and Robert Inns Excellence Award, Ben Roberts 10&U SOTY Front Row: Sophie Lorette 10&U SOTY, Camryn Stannard 8&U SOTY. Missing: Simon Gilmour 13-14 SOTY, Brad Ronyecz 8&U SOTY, Rhys Abel 11-12 SOTY. The late Robert Inns was the founding coach of the Ravensong Aquatic Club.
The Buccaneers' Shamus Koughan crashes through the Titans' defence Sunday in field lacrosse action.

Outmatched Buccaneers learn a lot

Tier 2 Oceanside team lost two games to the Tier 1 Vic Field Titans over the weekend

The Buccaneers' Shamus Koughan crashes through the Titans' defence Sunday in field lacrosse action.
Oceanside rookie Brodie Smith is stoned in close by the Braves goalie during Saturday's VIJHL game at Oceanside Place.

Generals still losing despite major changes

The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals go back to the drawing board this week after a couple hard-fought VIJHL losses.

Oceanside rookie Brodie Smith is stoned in close by the Braves goalie during Saturday's VIJHL game at Oceanside Place.
Kwalikum’s Blair Stewart breaks up a play during the Kondor’s foggy win over the Golden Eagles.

Kondors find the net through the fog

KSS team takes a big 6-2 win in QB while Ballenas loses close one to Dover

Kwalikum’s Blair Stewart breaks up a play during the Kondor’s foggy win over the Golden Eagles.
A Hornet stretches out but can’t catch the Whalers’ Scott Childs, who scored on an 80-yard catch and run on Ballenas’ first series during Saturday’s game at BSS.

Whalers sting Hornets

Parksville’s unranked Ballenas Whalers put together a convincing AA non-conference varsity football victory on home field Saturday.

A Hornet stretches out but can’t catch the Whalers’ Scott Childs, who scored on an 80-yard catch and run on Ballenas’ first series during Saturday’s game at BSS.
Five new recruits joined the Oceanside Generals last week.

Five new Generals

The Generals introduced two defenceman, two forwards and a goalie.

Five new recruits joined the Oceanside Generals last week.
The Whalers’ defence was outstanding against Barsby in JV action last week.

Whalers snap two-game skid in style

BSS junior and senior football teams record big wins at home

The Whalers’ defence was outstanding against Barsby in JV action last week.
The Oceanside Generals are looking to one of their own, newly hired head coach Dan Lemmon, left, and GM Lou Gravel, to help turn the team’s season around.

Changes continue as Generals add new coach

The changing of the guard complete, the attention shifts back to the ice.

The Oceanside Generals are looking to one of their own, newly hired head coach Dan Lemmon, left, and GM Lou Gravel, to help turn the team’s season around.

Generals hope Gravel will help them out of ditch

The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals landed their man last week, hiring Lou Gravel as the club’s general manager.

The Kondors Evan Stefanek heads the ball upfield during last weeks Sr. Boys derby.

Kondors dominate first derby

Whaler’s coach is former All-Canadian with experience in both local high schools

The Kondors Evan Stefanek heads the ball upfield during last weeks Sr. Boys derby.
Whalers' receiver Scott Childs, above turning a reception into a touchdown earlier this season, is currently ranked fourth in the province among AA receivers.

Barsby beats Whalers

Ballenas Secondary School’s two football teams were in action last week, with mixed results.

Whalers' receiver Scott Childs, above turning a reception into a touchdown earlier this season, is currently ranked fourth in the province among AA receivers.
Royals hopeful Wyatt Strachan belts a single during Saturday's fall ball double header against the Victoria Mariners.

Royals fall ball wraps terrific season

Final weekend played out in perfect autumn weather with some solid play and wins

Royals hopeful Wyatt Strachan belts a single during Saturday's fall ball double header against the Victoria Mariners.
Oceanside goalie Alex Olson, stoning Nanaimo's top point-getter Garrett Dunlop in close during VIJHL action in Parksville Saturday, and his teammates will be back to work this week looking to snap their early season skid.

Generals look to recover from early season

It’s back to the drawing board for the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals, as they look to rebound from a pair of sobering losses.

Oceanside goalie Alex Olson, stoning Nanaimo's top point-getter Garrett Dunlop in close during VIJHL action in Parksville Saturday, and his teammates will be back to work this week looking to snap their early season skid.

Titans are top dogs

Oceanside's 49-0 win extends unbeaten record to 4-0