By Jason Pike – Sports Correspondent. This past weekend marked the culmination of the high school girls’ slo-pitch season in Newfoundland and Labrador, with 24 teams competing across the 2A, 3A, and 4A provincial championships held in three host communities. 2A Championship – Port Saunders Port Saunders played host to…
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By Jason Pike With Newfoundland and Labrador’s population rising and falling over the past several decades, our high school sports system has had to evolve constantly. When dozens of small schools closed in the 1990s, the Newfoundland and Labrador High School Athletics Federation — now known as School Sports NL…
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By Jason Pike Is This What Growth Looks Like? A Hard Look at Holy Cross and the Future of Senior Men’s Soccer in Newfoundland One thing we constantly preach here in Newfoundland is development — in every sport we play. We talk about giving players every opportunity to grow and…
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Premier Youth League Soccer Roundup July 27th Series One: St. John’s Soccer Club vs. BPSA The latest series of the Premier Youth League round robin saw St. John’s Soccer Club face off against BPSA at Laurentian Grounds, Centennial Field. Game 1 Recap: What began as a tight, competitive match quickly…
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By Jason Pike. Year after year, it becomes increasingly obvious that provincial teams representing Newfoundland and Labrador—particularly under the Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association (NLSA)—are not putting forward the best possible product. And perhaps they never will, at least not under the current system. Because let’s be honest: the teams…
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By Jason Pike. St Lawrence, NL – Corner Brook United Faces Tough Road Trip in Premier Youth League Action. The U15 Corner Brook United squad embarked on a demanding three-game series this past weekend on the Burin Peninsula, marking their first trip to the region this season. With long travel…
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