Local Sports

Vancouver's Kevin O'Connor came through with a solid victory and a sub-1:10 clocking, while Kelowna's Keddi-Anne Sherbino took nearly 30 seconds off the previous women's event record, at this year's Sunshine Coast April Fool's Run presented by Coast

When Pender won the playoff tournament last year, the other men's league teams were happy for the Bananas, because Pender are sporting nice guys and are the best hometown hosts with their barbecues.

Gibsons' Josh Gray helped lead the Osoyoos Coyotes to a bronze medal at the 2011 Cyclone Taylor Cup last weekend in Fernie. The Coyotes shut out the Richmond Sockeyes 3-0, thanks to a two-goal effort from Gray.

People from all over the running spectrum are registering for Run the Rock, Texada Island's first marathon and half-marathon events Aug. 28.

By the time you read this, Gibsons Ryan Dempster will be well into his opening day start for the Cubs in Chicago against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Source for Sports found the right source last Sunday, edging the Gibsons IGA Blazers 3-1 in the championship final of the women's soccer league. Blazers and Source were the two top teams after the weekend round robin tournament at Ted Dixon Fields.

The Langley Nighthawks captured the Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association's 2011 Spring Fling Atom tournament title with a 4-1 win over the Surrey Avalanche last Sunday afternoon at the Gibsons and Area Community Centre.

The Novice Canadians from the Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey Association struck gold last weekend in Powell River.

The 34th edition of the April Fool's Run, presented by Coast Cable, promises some fierce competition for the top spots and B.C. Championship honours, especially in the women's division.

The Sunshine Coast Skating Club had seven skaters representing the club at the recent WinterSkate competition in Delta.