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As Chicago White Sox legendary broadcaster Kenny Harrelson says, “You can put it on the board – Yes!” Justin Morneau inked a pro-rated contract with the Pale Hose last week, with an eye on joining the American League lineup in late July.

There was no bat flip, but there was a celebration. The New Westminster Blue Jays proved to be good hosts and great competitors at the recent Hyack Majors baseball tournament at Moody Park.

Chloe Homenuke became the first Glenbrook Middle school athlete to compete in the senior division at the B.C. High School track and field championships last weekend.

For one, it was a fitting finish. For another, a sign of great things to come. New Westminster Secondary’s girls track and field team sparkled in the mid-Island sun last weekend, bringing home seven medals – including five gold.

New Westminster’s Brenden Bissett was named to Canada’s men’s national field hockey team pre-Olympic tour, which will go towards choosing the 18 athletes who will go to the 2016 Rio Olympics.

There is no place like home. The New Westminster Cardinals got another example of just why last month, when they made the most of home diamond advantage to cart off the title at the Justin Morneau Major B baseball tournament at Moody Park.

Seven events, two days. Nina Schultz’s expectations were on a new provincial mark as she headed into last week’s high school heptathlon competition at the South Surrey Athletic Park.

What was slated to be a special day turned into a remarkable event for New Westminster Salmonbellies assistant coach Russ Heard.

The Glenbrook Griffins went toe-to-toe with the big schools and did better than survive -- they thrived.

If they could, the New Westminster Salmonbellies would re-do their performance from Saturday’s season opener.