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.

Terriers captain hopes to help team become league's King

Owen King is the only player remaining from four-win team of 2017; 'I’ve matured and become more confident ... (and) we've gotten better as a team'

Feb 4, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

Local football players among the best in Simcoe County

Luke Sallows and Riley Sampson, OSS teammates, crack top 50, while William McCulloch, who lives part-time in Orillia, topped the high school rankings

Jan 28, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Local teen fanning the Flames of success on the basketball court

Tyler Huxtable hopes to lead Patrick Fogarty to a championship; 'Late bloomer' wants to 'take basketball as far as it will let me go'

Jan 21, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Gold medal win 'a dream come true' for former local star

Aidan Dudas credits his time with local AAA Predators as a key to his hockey ascension; '(Former Predators coaches) put me on the right path to get better'

Jan 14, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Orillia doctor played key role in Canada's gold at world juniors

ODCVI graduate Ed Berdusco was Team Canada's doctor; 'It was an unreal feeling, walking up and being able to have the medal put around your neck'

Jan 7, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

OSS grad living dream, playing NCAA field lacrosse in U.S.

Orillia’s Braydon Hickey preparing for his sophomore season with Mount Olive Trojans; He says 'end goal' is to play pro lacrosse in NLL

Dec 31, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

Energized Heitzner returns to Terriers to bolster playoff drive

'This is his team, it’s his hometown and he has an opportunity to prove to his fans that he is the kid I think he is,' says Terriers' general manager

Dec 24, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Driven coach Mike Tutty creating a basketball dynasty at OSS

His teams have won multiple titles — including a silver medal at OFSAA; 'You create bonds within the game that are forever. It is certainly life-impacting,' says coach

Dec 17, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

From house league to the World Cup? That's the 'official' goal!

Orillia's Brad Doubrough is hoping to officiate the beautiful game at the highest level; 'The World Cup is definitely a goal,' says Orillia native

Dec 10, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Local rugby star racing toward her ultimate Olympic goal

Oro-Medonte's Eden Kilgour has caught the attention of Rugby Canada; 'My goal is to compete in the Summer Olympics in rugby,' says talented teen

Dec 3, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

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