Pursuit

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Grizzlies rebound from 'draining' season to set school records

Georgian women's basketball squad had to forfeit last year due to injuries, but they've come back with a vengeance and are among OCAA's top-ranked teams

Jan 8, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Amidovski, Barrie U16 AAA squad trying to sidestep distractions

'More than half our team is new. We have a great group of guys,' says big forward Nathan Amidovski, expected to be high pick in OHL draft

Dec 13, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Eldridge signs PWHL deal, forges path for young girls to follow

'Watching the Sharks organization develop, it’s been awesome for me being a role model for those girls,' says Barrie native Jessie Eldridge, drafted 16th overall by New York

Nov 30, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Barrie athlete in the zone, named top pitcher in two leagues

William Fleming finished season with 5-0 record and sparkling 1.07 ERA, not to mention recently topping 70 mph on the radar gun

Nov 14, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

Crawford won't let adversity keep him down as he makes jump to OHL

'He’s only 16, but there are times he plays like he’s 19,' Owen Sound coach Darren Rumble says of fellow Barrie product Jake Crawford

Oct 27, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Despite pandemic, Barrie athletes and organizations still managed to make their mark in 2020

Many local athletes still found ways to persevere amid challenging conditions in 2020

Jan 6, 2021 7:15 PM Read more >

Mariposa School of Skating duo wins Polish gold medal in silent Sadlon Arena

Olivia Rybicka-Oliver and Joshua Andari shine at Polish Junior National Championship... on home ice in Barrie; 'When there was no one there in the stands, we always had each other'

Dec 30, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Loss of grandfather inspires Blandisi to 'make a difference'

'He didn't really come from much, but he just willed his way to do everything,' former Colt says of grandfather. 'So, I think part of that is in me as well'

Dec 23, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Out in the desert, Barrie woman reconnects with her passion for cycling

Arizona-based cyclist still has the competitive fire in her to race, but has also realized she may have a career in coaching ahead of her

Dec 16, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Extended journey takes Barrie's Philippe Daoust on path to NHL draft

Barrie native passed over in OHL draft, but landed with the Quebec League's Moncton Wildcats and was eventually selected by the Senators

Dec 9, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

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