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It's a world of fast breaks and momentum changes. But to thrive in the Western Lacrosse Association, most coaches agree that dominance on the specialty teams scene is crucial.

Fresh off a top-four appearance at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association women’s volleyball championships and a B.C. silver medal, the Douglas College Royals have bolstered their bench with an eye on taking the next step.

A sharp powerplay and some sharpshooters all proved a potent mix for New Westminster, as the senior A Salmonbellies blitzed the Coquitlam Adanacs 13-7 on Thursday.

“I’ll definitely be competing at this year’s Harry Jerome track meet,” was the quick assurance given by Michael Mason, Canada’s long-time international high jump competitor in a telephone interview recently.

In the span of 39 seconds, Austin Shanks and Jordan McBride reclaimed the momentum Wednesday for the New Westminster Salmonbellies and set the wheels in motion for an 11-8 victory over the Langley Thunder.

It didn’t take too many attempts before New Westminster’s Ella Foster put in a personal best. The Grade 10 pole vaulter garnered a big cheer when she cleared 3.32 metres during Saturday’s event at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna.

Putting all his cards on the table, New Westminster Salmonbellies’ president and general manager has regularly staked his hopes and energy on getting another Mann Cup banner into the Queen’s Park Arena rafters.

Toronto Raptors fans come in all sizes and shapes. They even come from other sports.

It's been a long time gone. Or so it seems, as the New Westminster junior Salmonbellies hit the floor Thursday in Langley for just their eighth game of the B.C. Junior A Lacrosse League season.

New Westminster’s Nicholas Susanto emerged on the podium at the Western Canadian badminton championships in Richmond, finishing third in the boys under-15 division. Susanto was one of eight players selected to represent B.C.