Local Sports

The Soo Black Sox found a way to win on Tuesday evening as they faced the EUP Travelers. Despite struggling to get on base against EUP starter Tim Robbins, the Black Sox managed to find a groove late en route to a 3-1 victory.

Following the synchronized swimming display at the YMCA pool, annual awards were presented to the recreational and competitive swimmers.

Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Gymnastic Club returned from Oshawa on June 9th and 10th with amazing results.

The System International U-12 Girls Civics team traveled to Sudbury this past weekend to kickoff their North Region soccer league with two games against the Sudbury SC Italia U12 girls.

Laird International Raceway sent out the following message on Sunday: ************************ Laird International Raceway has planned for three demo derby's this year. The first is scheduled for June 28th, that's less than two weeks away.

Five members of the Sault Cycling Club established a new time record on Sunday for the annual 300 km challenge.

SSM Slo- Pitch Association Standings (As of Saturday June 16th ) (wins-losses-ties-points) MEN'S COMPETITIVE Smack Daddy's /Northcrest 7 2 0 14 Bud Light 6 2 0 12 Superior Crane/Upper Deck 6 2 0 12 U-Betcha 5 3 0 10 Bull Dogs 3 4 0 6 The Medicine Sho

A masterful pitching performance and clutch hitting led the Soo Black Sox to a sweep of the Traverse City Rockets on Sunday afternoon at Strathclair fields Tyler Binkley threw a one-hitter as the Black Sox won the opening game by a 10-0 score.

Unseasonably warm temperatures heated up the action at the Kinross quarter mile for Thrifty Car Rental Night.

The Sault Steelers used some big plays to come away with a 27-23 victory over the Oakville Longhorns on Saturday night. A late fourth quarter interception by Dan Swystun sealed the win as the Longhorns were threatening deep in Steelers territory.