Sports

One Williams Lake fighter is becoming a fan favourite. The other got his first taste of a muay thai kickboxing bout.

Thirteen-year-old Cassidy Chupa isn’t intimidated the slightest by the grown adults around her. Even if they’re equipped with long-range, high-powered rifles.

Ted Hlokoff likes to drive fast.

The Williams Lake Stampeders bid to host the 2011/12 Coy Cup senior men’s provincial hockey championship has been rejected by BC Hockey.

Williams Lake’s Tyrel Lucas is opening one of just six Puckmaster Hockey Training facilities in the province this January.

Williams Lake Stampeders WIlfred Robbins (left) and Francis Johnson play keep away from Lac La Hache Tomahawks netminder Willie Sellars Oct .1 during both team’s Central interior Hockey League opener at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex.

Tristan Friesen, 6, practices some swimming techniques with swimming lesson instructor Sarah Thompson Sunday at the Sam Ketcham Memorial Pool.

Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack men’s basketball player Mike Zayas (right) hustles back on defence as University of Northern British Columbia guard Charles Barton drives the hoop last Friday evening during an exhibition game held at Williams Lake’s TRU campus to help both teams kick off their respective seasons.

There’s a new kid in town on the minor hockey scene. And don’t be surprised by the pink gloves or the pony tails dangling from the backs of their helmets.

The Williams Lake Curling Club is hosting an open house this Saturday and is inviting anyone interested in trying the sport to attend. Coaches will be on hand to help with instruction.