Local Sports

The Blind River Beavers handed the Soo Thunderbirds their first taste of defeat this season in the second game of a home-and-home series in Blind River.

The Soo Kewadin Casino Indians opened the 2004-05 North American Hockey League regular season schedule this weekend with a pair of home dates at the Chi Mukwa Community Recreation Centre against their North Division rivals, the Cleveland Barons.

The Korah Colts threw their hat into the mix of teams contending for a high school football city championship. Using a solid rushing effort and a fine performance from the special teams units, the Korah Colts cruised past the St.

The St. Mary's Knights continued where they left off.

The long anticipated battle between the Soo Thunderbirds and Blind River Beavers failed to disappoint.

A day after a well played victory, the Soo North Stars discovered that a lot of work still needs to be done.

The Soo North Stars began defense of their Great North Midget League championship in fine form on Saturday night.

Another exciting season of local high school football kicked off on Friday night with the annual John Croshuk Kickoff Classic. Backed by a pair of shutouts, the East defeated the West 59-18 in front of a huge gathering at Rocky DiPietro Field.

It may have only been an exhibition game but the Soo Greyhounds were more than happy to leave with a win.

Late model driver Dan Byrnes saved his best for last. The young and steadily improving Byrnes put forth his best effort of the season and was rewarded with the final checkered flag for the 2004 season at Laird International Raceway on Thursday night.