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'Energetic' PF varsity football team kicks off new season

'Energetic' PF varsity football team kicks off new season

'I think we will have a good season. We will take it one play at a time and will see how it goes,' says Fogarty quarterback
'Cool opportunity': Local Olympic hopeful tests his mettle in Paris

'Cool opportunity': Local Olympic hopeful tests his mettle in Paris

'Over the next couple of months, I have to really focus on my racing and have good results to get there,' cyclist says of dream to compete at Paris Olympics in 2024
Orillia Tennis Club wraps up season with championship games

Orillia Tennis Club wraps up season with championship games

Club will hold annual general meeting Saturday to cap a stellar season of tennis at the West Orillia Sports Complex
'Sport of the future': Montreal company buys Orillia ball hockey rink

'Sport of the future': Montreal company buys Orillia ball hockey rink

'There is tremendous potential for ball hockey in Ontario, and we aim to lead the way by offering state-of-the-art facilities wherever we go,' says company official
Local rowers bring home hardware from Muskoka Fall Classic

Local rowers bring home hardware from Muskoka Fall Classic

Young rowers impress at recent Muskoka Fall Classic and Head of the Welland events
Local football players have eyes on creating new semi-pro team

Local football players have eyes on creating new semi-pro team

Northern Football Conference has a long storied history; Orillia Silver Bombers once played in the league
Terriers look like a 'solid group' through first two games: captain

Terriers look like a 'solid group' through first two games: captain

'We are taking things one game at a time right now,' says captain of Terriers who travel to Innisfil tonight to battle the Spartans
Nighthawks vow to 'get better' following loss to Barrie North

Nighthawks vow to 'get better' following loss to Barrie North

'I think we have a lot of fresh bodies who have never played. I think going forward with more experience we will get better,' says OSS captain
Paul Hopper, Marty McCrone net sports hall of fame honours

Paul Hopper, Marty McCrone net sports hall of fame honours

McCrone and Hopper began coaching basketball together at Twin Lakes Secondary School and the dynamic duo have been passing their passion to students for decades
Orillia lawn bowlers bring home provincial bronze

Orillia lawn bowlers bring home provincial bronze

Local team placed third at Ontario Provincial Senior Triples Championships