Joey Payeur When the welcome mat is rolled out, it’s not usual protocol for the guest of honour to roll it back up and then use it to knock the host flat on their back. The expansion Thief River Falls Norskies weren’t settling for being passive observers at their kick-off […]
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Staff It was an extra special night for two of the Rainy River District Fastball League’s most recognizable figures throughout the years. Glen Kellar and Jim Fowler both were inducted into the RRDFL Hall of Fame during the year-end awards banquet recognizing the top performers in both the men’s league, […]
Staff It was the longest road trip of the season—and no doubt felt even longer coming home. The Muskie football team travelled more than six hours by bus to Brandon, only to leave with a 34-0 loss to the host Neelin Spartans in WHSFL action Friday. “Our offence sputtered big-time […]
Joey Payeur They came for the coronation and stole the crown jewels right from under the king’s nose. The Thief River Falls Norskies spoiled the Fort Frances Lakers’ championship celebration Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena as the SIJHL’s newest team skated away with a 4-2 victory to […]
Joey Payeur For Jim Hall and Joey Bonhomme, the 15th time was the charm. The Rainy River duo was rewarded for a decade-and-a-half of sticking together to finally bring home their first Rainy River Walleye Tournament championship on Saturday. They finished with a two-day total weight of 16.69 pounds to […]
Staff There’s no stopping No Diggity. The squad sits alone atop the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League after being the only one to nab the maximum six points in its two matches during action last night at Fort High and St. Michael’s School. With 12 points, No Diggity holds a […]
Staff The Muskie cross-country running team came blasting off the starting line yesterday. Three members claimed first-place finishes at the “Can’t Catch Me” St. Thomas Aquinas Cross-Country and Mountain Biking Race yesterday in Kenora to kick off the NorWOSSA season. Syd Beck was tops in senior girls’ division in a […]
Staff The Muskies had so much fun dominating the NorWOSSA court sports scene last season, they’re on their way to doing it again. Fort High kicked off the regular season Tuesday afternoon by taking three of four matches against the visiting Kenora Broncos. Sydney White had a game-high 13 points […]
Staff Mathieu Cornborough may have ran past the Muskies last week but Brandon Whitecrow in one way rose above the St. Norbert Celtics’ star. The Fort High quarterback yesterday was named the Currie Division’s offensive player-of-the-week after putting in a terrific effort in the Muskies’ 45-29 loss to visiting St. […]
Staff A black-and-gold wave washed over Kenora yesterday and will be bearing down on Geraldton by next week. The Muskie boys’ golf team made history by securing the program’s first-ever NorWOSSA championship yesterday at Beauty Bay Golf Course. Fort High clinched the title by finishing first at the NorWOSSA final […]
Joey Payeur The yell that emanated from deep within Sekina Scheibler sent a chill through his teammates and a hush over the fans. But instead of grieving their wounded teammate, the Muskie football team decided to fight for him—and almost pulled off a mammoth rally. Fort High battled back from […]
Joey Payeur Jonny Lundon’s sheepish grin tells the story. “I don’t know if I should be saying this but I’m a little surprised,” chuckled the first-year coach of the Muskie golf team. The all-male crew has established itself as a serious contender this season—even moreso with its ace from last […]
