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Lloyd taking track circuit by storm

Ladysmith’s Haleigh Lloyd is one of a handful of Cowichan Valley athletes attending the University of Alaska Anchorage who are taking the U.S. track and field circuit by storm.

Lloyd finished 11th in the 200-metre sprint during the recent Great Northwest Athletic Conference indoor championships in Nampa, Idaho, after posting a time of 26.10.

In the 60-metre hurdles, Lloyd came fourth in nine seconds flat.

Lloyd earned another fourth-place finish in the 400-metre sprint when she crossed the finish line in a time of 58.35.

Storm evaluations start April 7

Venues have been finalized for the upcoming Upper Island Storm player evaluations.

The Upper Island Storm is the Tier 2 Vancouver Island Premier League soccer franchise open to players from the Mid-Isle Soccer Club.

For U13 players (those born in the calendar year 2002), there will be evaluations for a Training Pool. These evaluations will also help determine the Vancouver Island Zone squad for the BC Summer Games, being held July 17-20 in Nanaimo. Players born in 2003 are also invited.

Players must register online to participate in the sessions, which costs $25. Sessions will take place April 7 in Qualicum Beach, April 10 in Nanaimo and April 13 in Ladysmith.

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