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Veteran defenceman Chris Busto will captain this season's Grandview Steelers through the Pacific International Junior Hockey League season.

Norvan Pacific rode a three-goal performance from co-player of the week Blake Burgon to upset Rovers United 4-1 in the team's home opener at Queen's Park Stadium last Saturday.

Being involved was a hallmark for two-time defending St. Thomas More Collegiate senior female athlete of the year, Sarah Hughes.

Burnaby downs Delta

Kevin Crowley of New Westminster was made the top pick in the National Lacrosse League pro entry draft on Wednesday. The multi award-winning Stony Brook University grad was taken first overall by the Philadelphia Wings.

Burnaby Lake Rugby Club moved atop the Lower Mainland Spray premier divison following a 30-17 win over the Vancouver Rowing Club last Saturday. Anthony Luca, Nathan Mantle, Joe Doelsau and Mark Whelan scored tries for Burnaby.

Kevin Crowley of New Westminster was made the top pick in the National Lacrosse League pro entry draft on Wednesday. The multi award-winning Stony Brook University grad was taken first overall by the Philadelphia Wings.

Three first-half goals gave Simon Fraser University men's soccer team a win in its opening Great Northwest conference match of the season Sunday.

Velodrome cycling fans will have to wait at least a year for the next International Cycling Union event in Burnaby. The Burnaby Velodrome Club announced Monday that the Burnaby 4 Days track event, which was orginally slated to run from Dec.

The New Westminster Hyacks have some key holes to fill. The varsity Hyacks fell to 1-2 in B.C. AAA high school football following a 33-6 loss to the Terry Fox Ravens at Percy Perry Stadium last Friday.