ST. LAWRENCE, NL – After several challenging seasons, the 2025–26 campaign proved to be a defining rebuilding year for the Saint Lawrence Academy Blues basketball program — and one that may mark the beginning of a long-awaited resurgence. For many on the Burin Peninsula, the Blues name still carries history. From the…
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St. Lawrence, NL – I’m not oblivious to the fact that, at times, I’ve lived vicariously through my child. You see, in my own sports career, I played—or at least tried to play—just about every sport that was available. There were even a time or two when I attempted to…
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When Does SSNL Stop Talking and Start Changing? ST. JOHN’S, NL – Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing some truly special moments in high school sports across Newfoundland and Labrador. From softball diamonds to soccer pitches, from basketball courts to volleyball gyms, I’ve seen…
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TWILLINGATE, NL – 2026 marked the culmination of a remarkable journey for the Saint Joseph’s Jaguars. For most of its history, Saint Joseph’s had never been known as a basketball powerhouse. That all changed in 2025, when, for the first time in school history, the Jaguars hosted and won the…
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BURIN, NL -With the final whistle of the Boys 2A Soccer Provincials, the outdoor sports calendar for SSNL has officially wrapped up for the 2025 season. Between unpredictable weather and tight competition, it proved to be a loud, energetic, and hard-fought weekend — with the Burin Peninsula claiming two of…
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Provincial Boys Slow Pitch Softball Championships Highlight Need for Change This past weekend saw the Provincial Boys Slow Pitch Softball Championships, with 2A through 4A tournaments held across the province. 2A Championship – La Scie La Scie hosted the 2A event, welcoming eight teams from across Newfoundland. Noticeably absent were…
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