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The Abbotsford Cardinals dropped both games against regular season champions North Shore Twins over the weekend, ending their post-season run.

First round finish for the Cardinals

Abbotsford dropped both games in their best-of-three series against North Shore Twins.

The Abbotsford Cardinals dropped both games against regular season champions North Shore Twins over the weekend, ending their post-season run.
The Abbotsford Whalers dominated their home meet over the weekend, medalling in over 90 per cent of events.

Jerodico steals the show

Local Whalers' swimmer took gold in four events, in a meet the Abbotsford swim club dominated.

The Abbotsford Whalers dominated their home meet over the weekend, medalling in over 90 per cent of events.
Local PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin posted a top-ten finish at Canada’s largest golf event over the weekend, finishing at 12-under, just five shots back of the lead at the 2015 RBC Canadian Open.

Hadwin with top-ten finish at RBC Canadian Open

Local PGA Tour pro was the second-highest finisher among Canadian golfers over the weekend.

Local PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin posted a top-ten finish at Canada’s largest golf event over the weekend, finishing at 12-under, just five shots back of the lead at the 2015 RBC Canadian Open.
Abbotsford's Michelle Krack, an IFBB-pro and promoter, helped organized and promote the Vancouver Pro/Am bodybuilding event and expo to run July 25 to 26 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Local teacher organizing major pro bodybuilding event

Michelle Krack, full-time teacher and mother of two, is doing something no one has done in nearly 40 years.

Abbotsford's Michelle Krack, an IFBB-pro and promoter, helped organized and promote the Vancouver Pro/Am bodybuilding event and expo to run July 25 to 26 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
The Valley Huskers will feature eight Abbotsford boys this year, including returning defensive back Jason Ghag who returns for his fourth season with the B.C. Football Conference team.

Valley Huskers season opener is upon us

This year, the B.C. Football Conference team will feature eight Abbotsford boys.

The Valley Huskers will feature eight Abbotsford boys this year, including returning defensive back Jason Ghag who returns for his fourth season with the B.C. Football Conference team.
Alison Jackson of Abbotsford front-of-pack at the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix, July 15.

Jackson finds podium at Tour de White Rock

Abbotsford’s Alison Jackson finished the BC Superweek strong with a podium finish in the two-race Tour de White Rock.

Alison Jackson of Abbotsford front-of-pack at the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix, July 15.
After securing Canada’s second consecutive Pan Am Games rugby sevens title last week, Abbotsford’s Justin Douglas returned home with his brand new medal.

Douglas returns home with Pan Am Games gold

Rugby sevens star says experience was ‘unbelievable’

After securing Canada’s second consecutive Pan Am Games rugby sevens title last week, Abbotsford’s Justin Douglas returned home with his brand new medal.
Abbotsford's Jared Mortensen shows off his gold medal following Canada’s 7-6 extra-inning defeat of the United States on Sunday at the Pan Am Games.

Baseball gold for Mortensen

Abbotsford’s Jared Mortensen and the Canadian men’s baseball team snatched up the gold at the Pan Am Games on Sunday.

Abbotsford's Jared Mortensen shows off his gold medal following Canada’s 7-6 extra-inning defeat of the United States on Sunday at the Pan Am Games.
Abbotsford's Steve Marshall executes a left-footed kick that helped save the rally and eventual point for the Canadian men's team in indoor volleyball action at the Pan Am Games, against Mexico.

Marshall with rally saving kick in Pan Am opener

Canada will look to continue their undefeated run against the U.S., Tuesday.

Abbotsford's Steve Marshall executes a left-footed kick that helped save the rally and eventual point for the Canadian men's team in indoor volleyball action at the Pan Am Games, against Mexico.
Yale Hockey Academy forward Jesse Lansdell committed to the University of Notre Dame’s NCAA Division I program, though he won’t suit up for the Fighting Irish until the 2016-17 season.

Lansdell lands in Notre Dame

The Grade 11 student said the decision to attend the university was easy once he visited earlier this year.

Yale Hockey Academy forward Jesse Lansdell committed to the University of Notre Dame’s NCAA Division I program, though he won’t suit up for the Fighting Irish until the 2016-17 season.
Pitcher Jarod Manick throws a pitch at the first game between the Abbotsford Junior Cards and North Shore Junior Twins. There are just seven games left in the season.

Junior Cardinals slide into fourth

With two wins in three games, Abbotsford bumped White Rock down to fifth with seven games remaining in the season, three of which at home.

Pitcher Jarod Manick throws a pitch at the first game between the Abbotsford Junior Cards and North Shore Junior Twins. There are just seven games left in the season.
The undefeated Canadian men’s baseball team will close out preliminary play this Friday afternoon, against the U.S. with the semi-finals and gold medal match scheduled for this weekend.

Mortensen with win at Pan Am

The Canadian men’s team will close out preliminary play today (Friday) July 17, against the U.S.

The undefeated Canadian men’s baseball team will close out preliminary play this Friday afternoon, against the U.S. with the semi-finals and gold medal match scheduled for this weekend.
Abbotsford resident Amir Kani will be racing his Honda Civic SI this weekend at Mission Raceway for Race for the House, a charity event in support of Ronald McDonald House B.C.

Charity auto race at Mission Raceway

Race for the House, a Sports Car Club of B.C. (SCCBC) event, is this weekend and local resident Amir Kani will be there to race his Civic.

Abbotsford resident Amir Kani will be racing his Honda Civic SI this weekend at Mission Raceway for Race for the House, a charity event in support of Ronald McDonald House B.C.
Chase Claypool with coach Jay Fujimara during off-season practice at the end of May. Claypool verbally committed to Notre Dame last Friday on ESPN U, prior to attending The Opening, a Nike-sponsored showcase for top high school football players.

Claypool verbally commits to Notre Dame

Abbotsford Senior Secondary's star receiver announced Friday he will suit up for the iconic Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Chase Claypool with coach Jay Fujimara during off-season practice at the end of May. Claypool verbally committed to Notre Dame last Friday on ESPN U, prior to attending The Opening, a Nike-sponsored showcase for top high school football players.
Abbotsford’s Alexa Tielmann (Bottom, third from left) and the Canadian women’s water polo team took home silver after falling to the Australians in the gold medal game on Monday July 13 at the 2015 Summer Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea.

Women’s water polo team take silver in South Korea

Abbotsford’s Alexa Tielmann and the Canadian women’s team fell to the Australians in the gold medal match on Monday July 13.

Abbotsford’s Alexa Tielmann (Bottom, third from left) and the Canadian women’s water polo team took home silver after falling to the Australians in the gold medal game on Monday July 13 at the 2015 Summer Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea.
Abbotsford’s Justin Douglas, named to the 12-man Rugby Sevens squad to represent Canada at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, will start tournament play with the national team, July 11.

Douglas named to national Pan-Am Games squad

The men’s rugby sevens event runs July 11-12 and will feature Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Guyana, Mexico, Uruguay, and the U.S.

Abbotsford’s Justin Douglas, named to the 12-man Rugby Sevens squad to represent Canada at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, will start tournament play with the national team, July 11.
Canada defeated Hungary in quarterfinal play, Thursday, to advance further into the Universiade women's water polo event where they will face Italy in the semi-finals on July 11.

Tielmann, Canada advance to water polo semi-finals

On Saturday, July 11, the women's team will face a 4-1 Italian side.

Canada defeated Hungary in quarterfinal play, Thursday, to advance further into the Universiade women's water polo event where they will face Italy in the semi-finals on July 11.
Abbotsford athletes Taylor Lundrigan and Callum Pilgrim were named to the 2015 Canadian junior women’s national team (WNT) that will be competing at the WBSC XI Junior Women’s Softball Championship in Oklahoma City August 9-15.

Abbotsford athletes make national team

Taylor Lundrigan and Callum Pilgrim were selected to play on the 2015 Canadian junior women’s national team (WNT) for softball.

Abbotsford athletes Taylor Lundrigan and Callum Pilgrim were named to the 2015 Canadian junior women’s national team (WNT) that will be competing at the WBSC XI Junior Women’s Softball Championship in Oklahoma City August 9-15.

Nearly one year to go until 2016 Games

The 365 Days to Go event is just around the corner as the Abbotsford 2016 BC Summer Games is slated to kick off next July.

Abbotsford’s Alexa Tielmann and the women’s water polo team secured a comfortable 16-8 victory against Serbia in their opening match in this year’s Summer Universiade.

Tielmann, Canada remain undefeated in Universiade water polo action

Abbotsford’s Alexa Tielmann and the women’s water polo team secured a comfortable 16-8 victory against Serbia in their opening match.

Abbotsford’s Alexa Tielmann and the women’s water polo team secured a comfortable 16-8 victory against Serbia in their opening match in this year’s Summer Universiade.