Panthers ‘feel good about chances’ in boys soccer

May 15, 2023

By Brian Smiley As one of the lower seeded teams going into the Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk boys soccer playoffs, Paris District High School will be an underdog but coach Jody Thomas has confidence in his team. Thomas and the Panthers will enter Wednesday’s quarter-finals following a 5-0 loss on Monday to first-place North Park Collegiate at Bisons Alumni North Park Sports Complex. PLEASE CLICK TO READ…

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Runner makes splash at high school track championship

May 12, 2023

By Brian Smiley Eytan Mirie made a splash – literally – in his Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk open boys 2,000-metre steeplechase debut. Competing in the first event at the AABHN championship at Kiwanis Field on Thursday, the Grade 11 student from Valley Heights Secondary School won the event in six minutes, 42.63 seconds. PLEASE CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY

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North Park having great success despite lack of goals in girls soccer

May 11, 2023

By Brian Smiley North Park Collegiate’s girls soccer team has got the most out of its goals this season. Following a 3-0 win against Pauline Johnson Collegiate at Kiwanis Field on Wednesday, the Trojans moved to 2-1-2 on the season. The Trojans have been opportunistic in picking up eight points on seven goals this season but it has come with some frustration from their coaches who know the players haven’t…

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Thunderbirds ‘excited for next year’

May 11, 2023

By Brian Smiley North Park Collegiate’s undefeated Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk boys soccer season continued on Wednesday. Playing at Kiwanis Field against Pauline Johnson Collegiate, the Trojans (4-0-1) defeated the Thunderbirds (0-6) 4-1. PLEASE CLICK TO READ FULL STORY

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Saint commits to Cleary University for soccer

May 10, 2023

St. John’s College student Hailee Saint recently signed a letter of intent to attend NAIA’s Cleary University to attend the Michigan school on scholarship and play for the women’s soccer team. Saint played for the Brantford City Soccer Club before moving on to the Woodstock Strikers and Hamilton United League One team.

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‘Future looks bright’ for Trojans’ senior boys rugby team

May 10, 2023

By Brian Smiley North Park Collegiate’s senior boys rugby team may not have had a successful season in terms of wins and losses but they were able to achieve one thing – improvement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Playing St. John’s College on Tuesday at Kiwanis Field, the Trojans (0-4) concluded their season with a 45-5 loss to the Green Eagles. Only the top-four…

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‘Sky is the limit’ for Assumption boys soccer team

May 8, 2023

By Brian Smiley The Assumption College Lions boys soccer team appears to have filled one of the few holes in its game. Heading into an Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk game at John Wright Soccer Complex on Monday, the Lions were undefeated this season and they kept that intact with a 7-1 victory against the Pauline Johnson Collegiate Thunderbirds. PLEASE CLICK TO READ FULL STORY

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Lions working ‘very well’ in girls soccer

May 8, 2023

By Brian Smiley The Assumption College Lions have jumped to the forefront as the team to beat in Athletic Association of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk girls soccer. Facing Pauline Johnson Collegiate on Monday at the John Wright Soccer Complex, the Lions (4-0-1) remained undefeated following a 4-1 victory versus the Thunderbirds. PLEASE CLICK TO READ FULL STORY  

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Paris girls rugby team has ‘chance to be special’

May 8, 2023

By Brian Smiley It was a tale of two halves for Paris District High School’s girls rugby team on Monday. Playing at Waterford District High School against North Park Collegiate, the Panthers overcame a slow start to score a 20-0 win against the Trojans. Paris coach Dave McLean said there was some concern before the game about looking past North Park to a contest later in the day against 12-time…

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