Sports

BY SCOTT HADDOW It's half way through a junior boys' soccer game and Lo-Ellen Park striker Corey McEwen has just picked up the ball at midfield. He accelerates fast and drives by two opponents in a blur.

The Laurentian University soccer Voyageurs and Lady Vees return to the pitch this weekend in dire need of victories in their hunt to make the playoffs.

BY SCOTT HADDOW The bell for the final two weeks in junior boys' high school soccer has rung loudly. The five teams - Lockerby, Lo-Ellen, St. Charles, Lively and St.

Lo-Ellen Park football player Bryan Babic. At the start of the season, a big focus was on Lo-Ellen's big three of Kyle Cooper, Brett Walter and Jordyn Andric. Babic has come out of nowhere and stole all the thunder.

A+ Performer Lo-Ellen Park football player Bryan Babic. At the start of the season, a big focus was on Lo-Ellen's big three of Kyle Cooper, Brett Walter and Jordyn Andric. Babic has come out of nowhere and stole all the thunder.

It's a cool evening at the tranquil forest trails around Laurentian University. The peaceful harmony is suddenly disrupted by the sounds of light footsteps crashing down on the earth.

Junior, midget and senior runners from across the Sudbury high school district will converge on Laurentian University Wednesday (Oct. 10) at 3 pm, to contest the 2007 SDSSAA city championships.

CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, the NHL and several corporate sponsors have launched NHL Family Breakaway, a contest that invites families to share their favourite hockey moments to win a  trip to the NHL game of their choice in North America

BY SCOTT HADDOW When Lockerby's Chris Sampson started in football, way back in Grade 9, defence was the only thing on his mind. Employed a feisty defensive back, Sampson cut his teeth swatting footballs out of the hands of receivers looking to score.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will honour Joe Bowen, a former Sudbury Wolves announcer who has been the voice of the Leafs for over 25 years, at tonights season opening game against the Ottawa Senators at the ACC.