Eagles take first Western Canada Cup
The Surrey Eagles are the first champions of the Western Canada Cup as they defeated the Brooks Bandits 4-1 on May 4. The victory gave the Eagles one of two Western spots in the 2013 RBC Cup in Summerside, P.E.I. Eagles forward Demico Hannoun, who collected a goal and an assist, was awarded the Player of the Game award. Eagles goalie Michael Santaguida made 39 saves in the win. The Brooks Bandits of the Alberta Junior Hockey League also advanced to the RBC Cup as they shutout the Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League 1-0. Mark Logan scored the only goal at 11:27 of the second period. The Bandits were ranked the No. 1 team in Canada for 21 straight weeks going back to October. The other teams competing for the RBC Cup will be the Minnesota Wilderness of the Superior International Junior Hockey League (Dudley Hewitt Cup champions), Truro Bearcats of the Maritime Junior Hockey League (Fred Page Cup champions) and host Summerside.
Symonds fourth at Wildflower triathlon
Penticton’s Jeff Symonds and Janelle Morrison finished fourth and 10th respectively during the 31st Wildflower triathlon in Bradley, California May 3 to 5. The Olympic distance is a 1.5 kilometre swim, 40-km bike and 10-km run. Symonds completed the race in 4:07:59, while Morrison crossed the finish line in 5:04:44.
Davies leads KVR in hoop action
The KVR Lakers were defeated 53-17 by the Paladins in Kelowna Minor Basketball League action on April 26. They bounced back on May 3 to cruise to a 46-12 win over the Vikings. Against the Paladins, Tegan Elder, Emma Terris, and Olivia Devito each scored four points. “The girls really competed well against a very strong team,” said coach Chris Terris. “We passed the ball well and stayed aggressive attacking the hoop. It’s only a matter of time before the girls start to finish better.”
Against the Vikings, Kayley Davies led with 14 points and eight steals, while Olivia Devito scored 10 points. Liev Elder finished with eight points, Tegan Elder six along with six blocks and Jennifer Hayman four points and six rebounds. Terris said that Davies finally enjoyed some breaks around the hoop.
“She works so hard, it was nice to see her have some success at the basket,” he said. “Jennifer, Tegan and Sarah Wood really controlled the boards, which allowed us to get out and control the pace.”
Oliver FC scores big win
The first week of Penticton Men’s League Soccer kicked off May 2 at Kings Park with Beercelona FC scoring late to earn a 3-3 draw with Summerland Gunners FC. Jack Holman netted a hat-trick for the young Gunners. Adam Vallis notched two for Beercelona while Tim Bumstead snuck one by his brother, Gunner’s goalie Matt Bumstead. SunRunners FC and Double D Tours FC also tied 3-3 while Oliver FC rocketed to the top with a 5-1 win over Kondola’s.
Mixed slo pitch
Konanz Chiropractic edged the Good Time Buddies 19-18 in B division action of Penticton Mixed Slo pitch action on Sunday. Steven Orban hit in the go-ahead run in the bottom of six. The team improves to 9-0-2 and are in second behind the Brat Pack, who are 10-2-0. The Print Factory Flyers remain in first in the A division at 8-1-0, while the Dirt Bags are 8-2-0. In the C division, the Sun FM Rockers are in first at 9-3-0, while the Lake City Casino High Rollers are 8-3-0 and Skaha Eletric 76’ers are third at 7-6-0. A five-game winning streak has pushed the Renaissance Smokin’ Aces to 6-6-1. K-OS continues to lead the D division with an 11-0-0 record. In second are the Green Cube Mad Dogs at 9-4-0. The Loopers lead the E division with a 10-2-0 record. They are followed by the Flushers at 9-3-0.
