Author: Hugh Mullally Thunder Bay’s city mayor Keith Hobbs, local race organizers, coaches, and athletes gathered today at Ecole Secondaire Catholique de la Verendrye to officially launch the 2015 Haywood Ski Nationals. Over the next eight days, more than 500 of Canada’s top cross-country ski racers will be competing at the Lappe…
Author: Hugh Mullally Three Lakehead wrestlers competed at the CIS Championships over the weekend in Edmonton at the University of Alberta. Full Lakehead results summary Emma Horner fared the best among Thunderwolves, winning the silver medal in the 59kg weight class. She was defeated by Indira Moore of the Brock Badgers in…
Author: Hugh Mullally Five Thunderwolves were in action at the OUA Track and Field Championships over the weekend, being held at York University. Full Results Competing in the ‘middle distances’ of 1500m and 3000m, the ‘Wolves sought to mark new season and/or personal bests during the event, with some success. For Kevin Tree,…
Author: Hugh Mullally Lakehead’s wrestling team has qualified three wrestlers to compete at the CIS championships, happening this weekend (Fri-Sat) at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. From the women’s team, Emma Horner (59kg) and Kelsey Dayler (67kg) qualified for the CIS tournament after Horner went 3-0 at OUA’s and won gold, while…
Author: Hugh Mullally Lakehead’s indoor track team sends five of its members to the OUA championships, being held at York University this weekend (Fri-Sat). Complete schedule and coverage information Leading the team will be Kevin Tree in the 3000m race, who is currently ranked 5th in the OUA (and 11th in the CIS)….
Author: Hugh Mullally In the wake of the regular season, the first round of OUA basketball playoffs are just around the corner, with both the women and men hosting games this Wednesday evening in the Thunderdome. Schedule and ticket info follows below. Women (14-5, OUA #5) The women’s team enter the preliminary…
Author: Hugh Mullally Superior North Volleyball Club Competes at SNOWNAMI-Duluth Formed a short time ago through local try-outs that saw 36+ athletes aged 15 and 16 attend, SNVC 16U Volleyball Team had their first taste of competition this past weekend in Duluth, Minnesota. Taking part in the 40-team event brought the girls…
Author: Hugh Mullally Lakehead Basketball travels to Guelph this weekend to play their final games of the regular season. Women (13-4, 1st Central) Last year the women won both their games against the Gryphons, 87-74 and 87-78 in the Thunderdome. Guelph star Katherine MacTavish leads the league in rebounding with nearly 11…
