Sports Reporter

Junior Cardinals pitcher

Junior Cards roll into the playoffs

The club enters the B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League’s Provincial Championship having won 17 of their last 18 games.

Junior Cardinals pitcher
Austin Johnston

Abbotsford bowler brings home gold and silver at World Games

19-year-old Austin Johnston took home medals in three-of-four events.

Austin Johnston
Abbotsford's Sophie Schmidt signed with German women’s football club FFC Frankfurt last week

Schmidt heads to Germany

The Canadian international signed with women’s football club FFC Frankfurt.

Abbotsford's Sophie Schmidt signed with German women’s football club FFC Frankfurt last week
The 2015 World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) International Cup is being held at the Abbotsford Centre from Aug. 5 to 9

World’s top twirlers to compete at Abbotsford Centre in August

The International Cup and inaugural Grand Prix baton twirling competitions will run Aug. 5 to 11.

The 2015 World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) International Cup is being held at the Abbotsford Centre from Aug. 5 to 9
Abbotsford's Dave Paetkau

Paetkau wins Pan Am gold with women’s softball team

Paetkau witnessed a feat the Canadian women’s softball team hadn’t achieved since 1983.

Abbotsford's Dave Paetkau
Local PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin posted a top-ten finish at Canada’s largest golf event over the weekend

Hadwin with top-ten finish at RBC Canadian Open

Local PGA Tour pro was the second-highest finisher among Canadian golfers over the weekend.

Local PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin posted a top-ten finish at Canada’s largest golf event over the weekend
The Abbotsford Cardinals dropped both games against regular season champions North Shore Twins over the weekend

First round finish for the Cardinals

Abbotsford dropped both games in their best-of-three series against North Shore Twins.

The Abbotsford Cardinals dropped both games against regular season champions North Shore Twins over the weekend
The Abbotsford Whalers dominated their home meet over the weekend

Jerodico steals the show

Local Whalers' swimmer took gold in four events, in a meet the Abbotsford swim club dominated.

The Abbotsford Whalers dominated their home meet over the weekend
Abbotsford's Michelle Krack

Local teacher organizing major pro bodybuilding event

Michelle Krack, full-time teacher and mother of two, is doing something no one has done in nearly 40 years.

Abbotsford's Michelle Krack
Nick Laflamme swings at a pitch in the Abbotsford Cardinal's final doubleheader of the season.

Cardinals claim eighth spot, will face top seed Twins

Abbotsford has a tough task ahead as they prepare for the opening round of the B.C. Premier Baseball League (BCPBL) postseason.

Nick Laflamme swings at a pitch in the Abbotsford Cardinal's final doubleheader of the season.
The Valley Huskers will feature eight Abbotsford boys this year

Valley Huskers season opener is upon us

This year, the B.C. Football Conference team will feature eight Abbotsford boys.

The Valley Huskers will feature eight Abbotsford boys this year
Alison Jackson of Abbotsford front-of-pack at the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix

Jackson finds podium at Tour de White Rock

Abbotsford’s Alison Jackson finished the BC Superweek strong with a podium finish in the two-race Tour de White Rock.

Alison Jackson of Abbotsford front-of-pack at the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix
After securing Canada’s second consecutive Pan Am Games rugby sevens title last week

Douglas returns home with Pan Am Games gold

Rugby sevens star says experience was ‘unbelievable’

After securing Canada’s second consecutive Pan Am Games rugby sevens title last week
Abbotsford's Jared Mortensen shows off his gold medal following Canada’s 7-6 extra-inning defeat of the United States on Sunday at the Pan Am Games.

Baseball gold for Mortensen

Abbotsford’s Jared Mortensen and the Canadian men’s baseball team snatched up the gold at the Pan Am Games on Sunday.

Abbotsford's Jared Mortensen shows off his gold medal following Canada’s 7-6 extra-inning defeat of the United States on Sunday at the Pan Am Games.
Abbotsford's Steve Marshall executes a left-footed kick that helped save the rally and eventual point for the Canadian men's team in indoor volleyball action at the Pan Am Games

Marshall with rally saving kick in Pan Am opener

Canada will look to continue their undefeated run against the U.S., Tuesday.

Abbotsford's Steve Marshall executes a left-footed kick that helped save the rally and eventual point for the Canadian men's team in indoor volleyball action at the Pan Am Games
Yale Hockey Academy forward Jesse Lansdell committed to the University of Notre Dame’s NCAA Division I program

Lansdell lands in Notre Dame

The Grade 11 student said the decision to attend the university was easy once he visited earlier this year.

Yale Hockey Academy forward Jesse Lansdell committed to the University of Notre Dame’s NCAA Division I program
Pitcher Jarod Manick throws a pitch at the first game between the Abbotsford Junior Cards and North Shore Junior Twins. There are just seven games left in the season.

Junior Cardinals slide into fourth

With two wins in three games, Abbotsford bumped White Rock down to fifth with seven games remaining in the season, three of which at home.

Pitcher Jarod Manick throws a pitch at the first game between the Abbotsford Junior Cards and North Shore Junior Twins. There are just seven games left in the season.
Abbotsford resident Amir Kani will be racing his Honda Civic SI this weekend at Mission Raceway for Race for the House

Charity auto race at Mission Raceway

Race for the House, a Sports Car Club of B.C. (SCCBC) event, is this weekend and local resident Amir Kani will be there to race his Civic.

Abbotsford resident Amir Kani will be racing his Honda Civic SI this weekend at Mission Raceway for Race for the House
The undefeated Canadian men’s baseball team will close out preliminary play this Friday afternoon

Mortensen with win at Pan Am

The Canadian men’s team will close out preliminary play today (Friday) July 17, against the U.S.

The undefeated Canadian men’s baseball team will close out preliminary play this Friday afternoon
Abbotsford’s Steve Marshall will be taking the court with the Canadian men’s team this Friday when the volleyball competition at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games kicks off.

Marshall heads to the Pan Am Games

Abbotsford volleyball star will kick off 11-day event with Team Canada this Friday against Mexico.

Abbotsford’s Steve Marshall will be taking the court with the Canadian men’s team this Friday when the volleyball competition at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games kicks off.