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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
.
Local football star turns to coaching to help next generation
Nick Vennard is working with OSS players year-round; 'I feel like it’s my duty to give back,' said respected former football player
Jun 16, 2020 7:15 PM
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Mixed martial arts student becomes teacher at Black Lotus
'Martial arts will always be my passion, but I don’t need to fight and compete to fuel that passion,' says Riley Sova who has transitioned from combatant to trainer
Jun 9, 2020 7:00 PM
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From scrawny to brawny: Local man one of area's top bodybuilders
PF grad Cameron Lenssen has reinvented himself; 'What I’ve learned in regards to discipline, passion and hard work ethic, it’s changed my life completely'
Jun 2, 2020 7:15 PM
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Wins and titles are built by hard work, says passionate local coach
Wes WInkel has rebuilt minor baseball program and won several titles as a coach; Source of pride comes in helping them 'to succeed in other areas of life'
May 26, 2020 7:00 PM
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Nic Langman wants his academy to give local kids a fighting chance
'Karate changed my life so much, and before I got into it, I was not in a good place,' said Langman, who has built Black Lotus to help others find their way
May 19, 2020 12:30 PM
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Orillian to make his next pitch for a pro career in Tampa Bay
Patrick Fogarty graduate Mason Robertson grew up playing minor ball in Orillia and is one step closer to his MLB dreams after landing a U.S. scholarship
May 12, 2020 12:30 PM
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Local hoops stars opt to chase basketball dreams via Sudbury
Rhys Bazuk, Ally Smith to play at Lo-Ellen Park; 'I knew that if I wanted to keep playing it would be best for me to play against higher competition and have a bigger challenge'
May 5, 2020 7:00 PM
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Decision to get in shape changed Matt Spencer's life, career
Owner of Orillia's CrossFit takes up pandemic challenge and hopes to 'inspire people to move (and) inspire people to support small businesses'
Apr 28, 2020 8:00 PM
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Return to Orillia reignites passion for basketball for Hannah Clark
'I’ve had a lot of positive experiences with basketball, but I can definitely say this will be my proudest memory,' Clark says of helping build basketball program at Lakehead
Apr 21, 2020 7:45 PM
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Rama goalie takes 'big step' after being drafted by OHL's Battalion
Predators star Wade Monague thrilled with opportunity; 'When they called, I felt relieved and happy to be drafted into a great organization,' goalie said
Apr 14, 2020 7:45 PM
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