Local Sports

It’s official. The St. Ignatius Falcons are a junior football dynasty.

The Thunder Bay RBC Dominion Securities bantam AA Queens were on both ends of shutouts in opening day action Friday at the Bauer World Hockey Invite in Detroit, Mich.

Lakehead's women's volleyball team improved to 3-2 in OUA play on Friday night, as they prevailed in a five-set match against the Waterloo Warriors (25-15, 9-25, 23-25, 25-16, 15-13).

A Matthew Valiquette unassisted goal in the latter stages of the third period helped the Thunder Bay peewee Kings rally for a 2-1 victory over host Duluth East in game action Friday at the Gales of November tournament in Duluth.

Landen Matechuk scored four times and assisted on another to help lead the English River Miners to a 6-4 victory over the Thunder Bay North Stars Friday evening in Superior International Junior Hockey League action at the Fort William Gardens.

Jon Kreiner’s squad has to learn how to play in the second quarter. For a second straight contest they gave the game away before half, despite playing the visiting Ottawa Gee-Gees tightly in the opening 10 minutes.

There’s no room for error when taking on the No. 1-ranked Ottawa Gee-Gees. Give them a second, third or fourth chance and they’ll make you pay, despite how closely you might think you’re playing them.

Make it an even dozen in the loss column to start the OUA hockey season for the Lakehead Thunderwolves.

Varsity Girls Basketball Playoffs (Semi Final) (2)Westgate 59 (3)St.

Lauren Maki had 22 points on Thursday to propel the Westgate Tigers into the senior girls' basketball final. Ally Wood added 15 for the No. 2 Tigers, who downed the St. Ignatius Falcons 59-53 in semifinal play. The Tigers will take on the NO.