Sports

The 2008-09 Laurentian swim team will step up to the blocks for the first time on Saturday, September 20, 2008 as they dive in against Voyageurs Alumni. The meet will start at 9 a.m. and takes place in the Laurentian Olympic Gold Pool.

St. Charles Cardinals' Nick Beech tries to weave out of getting tackled by the Lively Hawks during SDSSAA senior boys football action Friday afternoon at St. Charles. The Cardinals defeated the hawks 48-0.

BY SABRINA BYRNES Justin Lanteigne did Sudbury and Ontario proud as he brought home the gold medal from the Jr. Pan American Games held in Chile Sept. 1 to 7.

BY SABRINA BYRNES The Sudbury Wolves were defeated by their northern rivals the Soo Greyhounds Friday evening 3-1 in the final home game of the exhibition series. The arena was packed with fans cheering in what proved to be an action packed game.

The Laurentian Voyageurs Lacrosse squad was defeated in a see-saw affair by the Laurier Golden Hawks in sudden death overtime by a score of 10-9.

BY SABRINA BYRNES The Kal Tire Junior Wolves lost their home opener game against the Abitibi Eskimos 5-2 Wednesday night at the Centennial Arena in Hanmer.

The Laurentian Lady Vees soccer team prepares to play a pair of Kingston Universities this weekend.

The Laurentian Voyageurs men's soccer team is getting prepared to kick off against the RMC Paladins and Queen's Golden Gales this weekend.

It's that time of year once again.

BY SABRINA BYRNES Laces are being tied and laughter and chatter fill the air as familiar faces are seen and new ones are welcomed.