Bevan Hamilton

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Mason DiLeta has been training at Prince Rupert Taekwondo and Martial Arts Centre since he was five-years-old. Now, he is one step away from being a junior master.

VIDEO and Story: Rupert’s martial artist

Mason DiLeta has been practicing taekwondo in Prince Rupert since he was five years old.

Mason DiLeta has been training at Prince Rupert Taekwondo and Martial Arts Centre since he was five-years-old. Now, he is one step away from being a junior master.
Several teams wore ‘No LNG’ T-shirts at last year’s All Native Basketball Tournament, but that won’t be allowed this year. The board issued a letter, making it clear any players or coaches wearing LNG-related paraphernalia will be disqualified from the tournament.

No LNG at All Native

If the ANBT executives have their way, there will be no mixing basketball with politics at February’s tournament.

Several teams wore ‘No LNG’ T-shirts at last year’s All Native Basketball Tournament, but that won’t be allowed this year. The board issued a letter, making it clear any players or coaches wearing LNG-related paraphernalia will be disqualified from the tournament.
Mia Grant looks for an open Rainmaker during Saturday’s playday against Skeena. Charles Hays won two games, against Skeena and Hazelton. Grant was praised for her hard work and strong defence by coach Sonny Henry.

Rainmakers double up

The junior girls Rainmakers beat Skeena 64-29 and Hazelton 34-23 on Saturday at the CHSS gym.

Mia Grant looks for an open Rainmaker during Saturday’s playday against Skeena. Charles Hays won two games, against Skeena and Hazelton. Grant was praised for her hard work and strong defence by coach Sonny Henry.
Noah Aceto carries the puck towards the Smithers net as Bryce Windsor tries to stop him. Aceto led the Seawolves with 10 points in the tournament.

Seawolves are golden

The Peewee Rep Seawolves celebrated a gold medal finish at its home tournament on Sunday, thanks to a 5-1 victory over the Smithers Storm.

Noah Aceto carries the puck towards the Smithers net as Bryce Windsor tries to stop him. Aceto led the Seawolves with 10 points in the tournament.

Volleyball girls finish 15th

The Charles Hays’ senior girls volleyball team finished 15th at provincials last week.

Dionte Stephens prepares to shoot a basket as Brookswood’s Brandon Ahrens attempts to block him during the season-opening game on Saturday night at Charles Hays Secondary School.

VIDEO and Story: Rainmakers sweep opening weekend

The Charles Hays Secondary School senior boys basketball team swept the Brookswood Bobcats in the season opening-weekend.

Dionte Stephens prepares to shoot a basket as Brookswood’s Brandon Ahrens attempts to block him during the season-opening game on Saturday night at Charles Hays Secondary School.
Jyoti Pawar played for the Rainmakers as a student at Prince Rupert Secondary School. Last weekend, he returned to the city on the other bench, as coach of the Brookswood Bobcats. Being a Rainmaker is something he is still proud of.

VIDEO and Story: MVP of the Week, Rainmakers never die

Jyoti Pawar played for the Rainmakers as a student at Prince Rupert Secondary School in the 90s and he's still proud of being a Rainmaker.

Jyoti Pawar played for the Rainmakers as a student at Prince Rupert Secondary School. Last weekend, he returned to the city on the other bench, as coach of the Brookswood Bobcats. Being a Rainmaker is something he is still proud of.
Kade Jones fires a shot on the Burns Lake net, as Carter Goertzen watches the puck during Saturday’s Peewee Rep game at the civic centre. The Seawolves beat the Bruins 26-0, continuing its perfect regular season.

Seawolves trounce Bruins, stay perfect

With last Saturday’s 26-0 drubbing of Burns Lake, the Peewee Rep Seawolves are now 10-0 in regular season games.

Kade Jones fires a shot on the Burns Lake net, as Carter Goertzen watches the puck during Saturday’s Peewee Rep game at the civic centre. The Seawolves beat the Bruins 26-0, continuing its perfect regular season.
Rick Roemer instructs Prince Rupert Middle School students at the hockey academy last Friday morning. The program is a course offered at PRMS.

VIDEO and Story: Hockey academy combines sport with school

The Pacific Rim Hockey Academy is doing well at Prince Rupert Middle School, now in its second year.

Rick Roemer instructs Prince Rupert Middle School students at the hockey academy last Friday morning. The program is a course offered at PRMS.
Ruby Mason passes the ball as her teammate Lillian Gregorie runs up court with her. The Rainmakers kicked off the season in style with two wins against Caledonia.

Senior girls cruise

It was a good weekend for the basketball teams in Prince Rupert, as the senior girls team swept Caledonia in two games on Saturday.

Ruby Mason passes the ball as her teammate Lillian Gregorie runs up court with her. The Rainmakers kicked off the season in style with two wins against Caledonia.

Sports Briefs: Dec. 7

Brief sports stories from around the Prince Rupert region

Sports Briefs: Nov. 30

Brief short stories from around the Prince Rupert region.

Sports Briefs: Nov. 30

Brief short stories from around the Prince Rupert region.

Benjamin Punnett’s favourite place to climb is the Exchamsiks sports wall on the highway between Rupert and Terrace.

STORY AND VIDEO: Adventuring over fear

For Benjamin Punnett, being adventurous means climbing rocks and steep walls.

Benjamin Punnett’s favourite place to climb is the Exchamsiks sports wall on the highway between Rupert and Terrace.
Jasmine Azak, right, attempts to block a pass by Hesquiaht’s Jeannine Charleson during the championship game on Sunday.

Gitwinksihlkw women book ticket to ANBT

The Gitwinksihlkw women were triumphant on the weekend, beating Hesquiaht 58-52 in the championship game.

Jasmine Azak, right, attempts to block a pass by Hesquiaht’s Jeannine Charleson during the championship game on Sunday.

Junior boys fall in volleyball provincials

The junior boys volleyball team at Charles Hays Secondary School made the trip to Kelowna this past week for provincials.

Vancouver’s Cyrus Baker-Baylis accepts a pass as Ahousaht player Cedric Mack tries to interfere. Van City won the game 74-69.

Van City takes intermediate champ game

Vancouver is headed to the All Native Basketball Tournament after beating Ahousaht 74-69 in the intermediate championship game.

Vancouver’s Cyrus Baker-Baylis accepts a pass as Ahousaht player Cedric Mack tries to interfere. Van City won the game 74-69.
Bella Coola player Louis Edgar, left, goes for a jump shot as Gitwinksihlkw’s John Johanson attempts a block during Sunday’s senior men’s championship game. On Saturday, Gitwinksihlkw won the game 103-77.

Lizards dominate championship game

Gitwinksihlk bursts out to beat Bella Coola 103-77 at the senior men's championship game on Sunday.

Bella Coola player Louis Edgar, left, goes for a jump shot as Gitwinksihlkw’s John Johanson attempts a block during Sunday’s senior men’s championship game. On Saturday, Gitwinksihlkw won the game 103-77.
Rupert’s Daniel Page, second from right, chases the ball as players from Pitt Meadows follow. The Rainmakers won two games and lost three at provincials, leading to a 14th place ranking.

Ranked Rainmakers

For the first time in 29 years, the boys soccer team at Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) has a provincial ranking.

Rupert’s Daniel Page, second from right, chases the ball as players from Pitt Meadows follow. The Rainmakers won two games and lost three at provincials, leading to a 14th place ranking.
Danny Dawson is a regular face at the Prince Rupert Curling Club, both because he loves playing himself but he also coaches the junior curlers and teaches adults how to play as well.

Making Rupert a curling community

Danny Dawson is synonymous with curling in Prince Rupert.

Danny Dawson is a regular face at the Prince Rupert Curling Club, both because he loves playing himself but he also coaches the junior curlers and teaches adults how to play as well.