Local Sports

Justina DiStasio led Simon Fraser University to All-American honours with a gold medal at the Women's College Wrestling Association national championships on Saturday.

North Burnaby's Michael Valiante has done it all in his auto racing career. Now he's giving back to those who wish to push the speed button. Now 32, Valiante has not yet given up putting himself behind the wheel.

Burnaby North grad Jeff Taylor helped Douglas College stay tied atop the PacWest men's volleyball ladder.

New Westminster minor lacrosse is holding registration for the upcoming season at Queen's Park Arena this Saturday. Signup for boys and girls from mini-tyke to midget will be held in the arena lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

OMAC Master's Taekwondo student Tumai Baptiste medalled in two separate divisions at the Canadian Taekwondo junior nationals and senior Olympic trials earlier this month in Vancouver.

National Lacrosse League rookie sensation Kevin Crowly helped the Philadelphia Wings score their first win of the season.

Bodychecking will become a thing of the past in recreational hockey in the Lower Mainland next season. The Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association overwhelmingly supported Hockey Canada rule 6.

Three Burnaby ice dancers made a solid showing in the junior division at the Canadian figure skating championships in Moncton, N.B. last week.

The strength of the double A division in B.C. high school boys' basketball was showcased at the Killarney Cougar Classic tournament this past weekend. Both the New Westminster Hyacks and the former No. 1-ranked AA St.