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Leamington Lakers 8U team, back row, from left, are coaches Steve O’Neil, Paul Gossmann, Marlo Lazdins, Len Janzen, Jason Hillier and Thomas Grubb. Middle row: Liam Lazdins, Eric Dutot, Maverick Gossmann, Drew Jones, Everett Hillier, Antoine Georges, Colt Janzen. In front: Liam Hutchinson, Calvin Wright, Nash O’Neil, Gannon Grubb, Teddy Cobby, Lendyn Bruni, Noah Krahn. Photo submitted

The Leamington 8U Lakers brought home the silver medal from the annual Lakers Classic Tournament held at the Kinsmen Ball Diamonds over

In the photo at the top, a Senior Barons runner hurries back to first base to avoid being doubled off on a fly ball catch in left field. Although he safely made it back, he was called out on an appeal. The Senior squad won the game 13-2, then the two teams met Friday, May 15 for the back end of the home-andhome openers.

Baseball fans will get their triple taste of Senior baseball action in Leamington this summer as three teams have entered the Essex

Pictured in the sunglasses is 10K women’s champ Liz Coxaj, along with, from the left, Jenn Johns, 10K sponsor from Leamington Chrysler Val Mascaro, Lucy Mascaro, Leamington Chrysler’s Tim Vida and Dave Campbell.

A morning in the single digits greeted a record 478 participants in a series of races at Point Pelee National Park this

Camryn Barnewall, Eliana Perciballi, Katie Desborough and Carina Perciballi perform a St. Patrick’s Day–themed number during Skate Wheatley’s A Symphony of Seasons carnival on April 11 at Wheatley Arena.

The Skate Wheatley annual skating carnival returned to the ice at Wheatley Arena on April 11, delighting audiences with a vibrant showcase

Flyer Vincent Gasquez (2) battles Blues’ player Declan Bowmaster at 12:21 of the second period during last Thursday night’s game four 3-0 loss here, which left the series at 3-1 for Collingwood. Scott Holland photo

The Leamington Flyers season is officially over after dropping a thrilling 5-4 overtime decision to the Collingwood Blues on Friday, March 27.

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The Leamington Flyers have found a tough opponent in the Collingwood Blues as the Blues lead the best of seven second round

Leamington captain Adrian Bosev (71) turns away after a save by Buffalo goalie Owen Scott as his teammates Vincent Gasquez (2) and Reid Hayes (19) react during the second period of Sunday’s series-clinching game won by the Flyers 5-1.

Despite dropping the first game of their opening round series to the Buffalo Jr. Sabres, the Leamington Flyers ran off four straight

The Leamington Flyers graduated eight overage players from this year’s squad as the final home game of the season was played on Thursday, February 26. From left are Landon Bernard, captain Adrian Bosev, Ethan Walker and Brayden Degelas.

The Leamington Flyers are the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s hottest team going into the playoffs after reeling off 10 straight wins to

Flyer Matthew Thomas (10) snaps a shot from the slot at Sabres’ goalie Anthony Alessi as Vincent Gasquez (2) races to the net during Thursday’s 4-1 victory here.

The Leamington Flyers have now won seven in a row as they prepare for the upcoming OJHL playoffs. On Family Day they

Jak Thiessen and Ethan Tatomir pursue Toronto Patriots forward Noah Lodoen behind the Leamington Flyers net during home victory

It was a very busy week for the Leamington Flyers as they played three games in the span of four days, winning

Canada goalie Corbin Watson makes a save during a recent international para ice hockey game.

Kingsville’s Corbin Watson is hoping the third time is a charm as he gets set to tend the net for Team Canada’s

From left, Rachel Symons, Aelan Pearson, Serenity Simpson, Morgan Fetter and Riley MacDonald perform during a group showcase at the Skate Wheatley Sweetheart Showcase.

Skate Wheatley held their annual Sweetheart Showcase to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Saturday, February 7 at Wheatley Area Arena. The fundraiser attracted

Leamington Flyers forward Spencer Vandenberg scores against King goalie Logan Kennedy during first-period action.

After having 12 days of no action, the Leamington Flyers faced the King Rebellion at home last Thursday, January 22 and let

Talbot Trailblazers U10 team celebrates championship win at Oakville tournament with coaches

The U10 A Talbot Trailblazers delivered a dominant weekend performance, capturing the championship at the Oakville Bardown Tournament with an impressive run

Flyers defenceman Landon Pickersgill knocks down a Niagara Falls Canucks pass while goaltender Gannon Hunter tracks the play during a home win.

The Leamington Flyers won a pair of games last week to keep pace in the tough Western Conference of the Ontario Junior

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