Local Sports

The Lighthouse Rangers returned victorious with the Gamblers Cup, winning their oldtimers' poker division at a tournament in Las Vegas in late April with a perfect 4-0 record.

The new season of Sunshine Coast Rapids lacrosse has hit the floor with renewed optimism and focus for a successful campaign. A combined midget/bantam squad is the only team the Rapids will field this season.

The Wolfpack has added a young Coast recruit to its den. Last Friday (April 23), the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Wolfpack announced the signing of Roberts Creek's Stuart Richey to its men's volleyball team.

Over the years, Sunshine Coast cyclists have been a deftly intimidating presence at races all over the world.

A large group of competitors from Ostovic's Gym put in a strong showing at the recent Tiger Balm Internationals at Capilano University in North Vancouver.

Sisters Brianna and Michaela Kane are tearing up the indoor and outdoor tracks this season for the Simon Fraser University (SFU) Clan.

For the second straight year, Gerry Webb has come up a bit short in his quest for a Canadian Police Curling Championship. The Gibsons' curler, along with his Team B.C.

The Pacific Blades Speed Skating Club capped off their most successful season to date with several medal-winning performances at the recent provincial champions in Dawson Creek.

Sunday's 33rd annual April Fools' Run drew record numbers from the Sunshine Coast, the Lower Mainland and around the world to run what is considered one of the most beautiful yet challenging half marathon courses in the province.

The men's soccer finals took place last weekend at Shirley Macey Park, and for Pender, a funny thing happened on their way to the beer cup.