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Pair of key wins helps Orillia basketball team clinch top spot

Pair of key wins helps Orillia basketball team clinch top spot

The Oofii Simcoe United Grade 7 Boys Basketball team finishes regular season with 8-2 record and are preparing for CYBL playoffs which start next week
Storey for the ages: Local pool player becomes national champion

Storey for the ages: Local pool player becomes national champion

'I had no idea what to expect going there,' says Harrison Storey, adding 'coming out a champion is just an amazing feeling'
Orillia Tennis Club players shine at Davis Cup (7 photos)

Orillia Tennis Club players shine at Davis Cup (7 photos)

'The excitement over which team leads after each round is always an indication of how much fun the competitors are having,' said tennis club official
Mike Dodd to be inducted into Midland Sports Hall of Fame

Mike Dodd to be inducted into Midland Sports Hall of Fame

Longtime local sports writer was 'a media champion for local sports and the people who played and supported them' and 'truly merits' spot in sports shrine
'BoneShaker' lives up to its name for local mountain bikers

'BoneShaker' lives up to its name for local mountain bikers

Hardwood hosts Canadian Mountain Bike Championships; 'It’s pretty challenging with all the obstacles and hills and stuff,' says local competitor
Local marksman sets target on gold at national championships

Local marksman sets target on gold at national championships

‘I will be giving it my all, to go the very best I can,’ says gun club vice president and tutor who is competing for Ontario at upcoming national championships
Upcoming M2M Cup supports area food banks

Upcoming M2M Cup supports area food banks

July 27 event will include pro, OHL and other athletes from Orillia and area
Competition heats up at mountain bike championships (8 photos)

Competition heats up at mountain bike championships (8 photos)

Local cyclists race to second-, third-place finishes at national championships in Oro-Medonte
Summer Classic brings 24 baseball teams to Orillia (4 photos)

Summer Classic brings 24 baseball teams to Orillia (4 photos)

'It's a lot more exciting than a league game. I'm looking forward to this weekend,' says Orillia Royals slugger of tournament action
Orillia lawn bowlers are on a roll (5 photos)

Orillia lawn bowlers are on a roll (5 photos)

Local club members took part in two recent tournaments with the highlight being Patrick Kane who joined with Steve Collins to bowl a perfect eight-end