Pursuit

These stories related to the world of local sports and the people involved in them are made possible through the continued support of K. Knight Contracting as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Orillia's kickboxing 'Tiger Girl' crowned as Canadian champion

'I’ve put everything in my life on hold to train and see how far I can go,' says McKenna Van Allen

Apr 7, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

'It's crazy': Local teen makes history on national freestyle team

'I’ve always dreamed of competing for my home country,' says Charlie Beatty, 15, of Oro-Medonte who is youngest ever athlete to make Canadian National Freestyle team

Mar 1, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Local group polar plunging in Lake Couchiching twice a week

'It’s really nice to have this endorphin boost,' says organizer of Couchiching Community Cold Dippers

Jan 27, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

'Amazing feeling': OSS student taking baseball career south

'I love the grit and grind of the game. I love that all the hard work you put into the game gets you great results,' says second baseman

Dec 23, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Orillia powerlifter overcomes injury, shatters multiple records

Marie Wagner 'absolutely fell in love' with the sport rather late in life and now is heading to Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand

Nov 24, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

OSS QB hones craft, hopes to 'Cruise' into a university career

'It’s nice to finally have the opportunity to get on that field,' says 17-year-old who will lead Nighthawks into playoff action Wednesday

Oct 25, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Local hockey star scoring tens of millions of views on TikTok

'I’m so grateful that I get to share my passion with the world and introduce the sport to some who have never seen it,' says Zac Bell

Sep 25, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Local powerlifter soars to silver on international stage

'Obviously, my hard work is paying off,' says local paramedic after impressive showing at her first international competition

Aug 24, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

Captain Clutch leaves his mark on pitch, court at Patrick Fogarty

Kallum Holdsworth scored three straight game winners to help his team make history; 'I knew I had to rise up and be the guy to lead our team,' says striker

Jul 7, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

Orillia golfer takes his game to next level on NCAA circuit

'I’ve really enjoyed the challenge of trying to take my game to the next level,' says Joe MacNeil who has shone at Missouri school

Jun 30, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

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