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Langley Fine Arts took on Maple Ridge on day one of the Girls Basketball Provincial Championships at the Langley Events Centre Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (Langley Events Centre/Special to Black Press Media)

Schools from around B.C. gather in Langley for girls basketball championships

Competition runs Wednesday, March 1 through Saturday, March 4. Here’s a wrap of Day 1

  • Mar 2, 2023
Langley Fine Arts took on Maple Ridge on day one of the Girls Basketball Provincial Championships at the Langley Events Centre Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (Langley Events Centre/Special to Black Press Media)
Mulgrave Titans and Langley Christian Lightning faced off in the BC School Sports 2A Girls Basketball Provincial Championship game in 2022 with the Lightning prevailing 70-60. The two teams enter this week’s 2A tournament as the top two seeds. (Garrett James, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Fourth for Brookswood Bobcats boys at Provincial Invitational

Now, the girls competition begins

  • Mar 1, 2023
Mulgrave Titans and Langley Christian Lightning faced off in the BC School Sports 2A Girls Basketball Provincial Championship game in 2022 with the Lightning prevailing 70-60. The two teams enter this week’s 2A tournament as the top two seeds. (Garrett James, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Giants Colton Langkow set up in front of Cougars goalie Tyler Brennan Tuesday night, waiting to get a shot in. Brennan was unbeatable as Prince George blanked Vancouver 6-0 at the CN Centre. (James Doyle/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Cougars shut out Vancouver Giants

‘Didn’t like our third,’ says Giants Associate Coach Adam Maglio

  • Mar 1, 2023
Giants Colton Langkow set up in front of Cougars goalie Tyler Brennan Tuesday night, waiting to get a shot in. Brennan was unbeatable as Prince George blanked Vancouver 6-0 at the CN Centre. (James Doyle/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Logan Stewart scored 37 points to lead Brookswood past Elgin Park 80-54 in Sunday (Feb. 26) action at the Junior Boys Basketball Provincial Invitational Tournament at Langley Events Centre (Photo courtesy of Vancouver Sports Pictures)

Bobcats to play for bronze

Team makes semifinals of Jr. Boys Basketball Invitational

  • Feb 28, 2023
Logan Stewart scored 37 points to lead Brookswood past Elgin Park 80-54 in Sunday (Feb. 26) action at the Junior Boys Basketball Provincial Invitational Tournament at Langley Events Centre (Photo courtesy of Vancouver Sports Pictures)
Duncan Keith, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, was named Tuesday, Feb. 28, to the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. The announcement was made at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the home of the hall of fame. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook headline B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 in Penticton

The 2007 Vancouver Giants will join the former Chicago Blackhawks duo for induction this summer

Duncan Keith, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, was named Tuesday, Feb. 28, to the B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023. The announcement was made at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, the home of the hall of fame. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
Logan Stewart scored 37 points to lead Brookswood past Elgin Park 80-54 in Sunday (Feb. 26) action at the Junior Boys Basketball Provincial Invitational Tournament at Langley Events Centre (Photo courtesy of Vancouver Sports Pictures)

Brookswood Bobcats down Elgin Park Orcas to make final 4 at Jr. Boys Basketball tournament

Langley team to play St. Thomas More Collegiate Knights tonight in semi-final

  • Feb 27, 2023
Logan Stewart scored 37 points to lead Brookswood past Elgin Park 80-54 in Sunday (Feb. 26) action at the Junior Boys Basketball Provincial Invitational Tournament at Langley Events Centre (Photo courtesy of Vancouver Sports Pictures)
Mulgrave Titans and Langley Christian Lightning faced off in the BC School Sports 2A Girls Basketball Provincial Championship game in 2022 with the Lightning prevailing 70-60. The two teams enter next week’s 2A tournament as the top two seeds. (Garrett James, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Walnut Grove Gators top seed heading into girls bball provincials

2023 BC School Sports championships running Wednesday to Saturday at Langley Events Centre

Mulgrave Titans and Langley Christian Lightning faced off in the BC School Sports 2A Girls Basketball Provincial Championship game in 2022 with the Lightning prevailing 70-60. The two teams enter next week’s 2A tournament as the top two seeds. (Garrett James, LEC/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Defenceman Damian Palmieri tangled up a Silvertips player while Colton Roberts pursued the puck Saturday, Feb. 25 at Langley Events Centre. Silvertips won 3-1. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Vancouver Giants fall in final seconds to Everett Silvertips

Netminder Brett Mirwald kept it close

  • Feb 26, 2023
Defenceman Damian Palmieri tangled up a Silvertips player while Colton Roberts pursued the puck Saturday, Feb. 25 at Langley Events Centre. Silvertips won 3-1. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Eugene “Pele” Martinez Belize men’s national team four times in Concacaf Nations League B play in 2022, his first appearances for his country. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley-based Vancouver FC signs three players ahead of its first league season

Midfielder, defender, goalkeeper tro bring diverse experience

Eugene “Pele” Martinez Belize men’s national team four times in Concacaf Nations League B play in 2022, his first appearances for his country. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
R.E. Mountain suffered back-to-back losses at the BC Junior Boys Basketball Provincial Invitational at Langley Events Centre, falling 70-45 to Tamanawis, and 59-36 to Magee, in Day 1 action. (Vancouver Sports Pictures/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Bobcats win, Eagles fall as BC Junior Boys Basketball Provincial Invitational gets underway

Langley schools among 32 teams from across the province competing at Langley Events Centre

  • Feb 26, 2023
R.E. Mountain suffered back-to-back losses at the BC Junior Boys Basketball Provincial Invitational at Langley Events Centre, falling 70-45 to Tamanawis, and 59-36 to Magee, in Day 1 action. (Vancouver Sports Pictures/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Vancouver Giants played an overtime period for the second consecutive game, but came out on the wrong end this time, dropping a 5-4 decision to the Prince George Cougars Friday night, Feb. 24 at LEC. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Another overtime game for Vancouver Giants has different outcome

‘Frustrating’ loss to Prince George Cougars

  • Feb 25, 2023
Vancouver Giants played an overtime period for the second consecutive game, but came out on the wrong end this time, dropping a 5-4 decision to the Prince George Cougars Friday night, Feb. 24 at LEC. (Rob Wilton/Special to Langley Advance Times)
Ally Feduniak of the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School curling team from Kitimat at the B.C. School Sports curling provincials in Terrace. (Submitted photo)

Penticton and Grand Forks win gold at B.C. School Sports curling provincials in Terrace

Kitimat and Grand Forks girls, Salmon Arm and Langley boys also taking home medals

Ally Feduniak of the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School curling team from Kitimat at the B.C. School Sports curling provincials in Terrace. (Submitted photo)
Langley’s Brendon Hurst was amongst the 32 players selected for Canada’s National Para Hockey Team NextGen development camp, held in Montreal from Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 16-19. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley para hockey player back from national camp, excited to share experience with local players

‘I was over the moon when I got the news of my selection’

Langley’s Brendon Hurst was amongst the 32 players selected for Canada’s National Para Hockey Team NextGen development camp, held in Montreal from Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 16-19. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Langley’s Felix Allen, seen here in an undated file photo, was a member of the Simon Fraser University team that won the men’s distance medley on the opening day of the 2023 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in Spokane, WA on Feb. 20. (Wilson Wong, SFU)

Langley runners winners at GNAC in Spokane

Felix Allen and Jordan Schmidt on SFU squad that took first in men’s distance medley relay

  • Feb 25, 2023
Langley’s Felix Allen, seen here in an undated file photo, was a member of the Simon Fraser University team that won the men’s distance medley on the opening day of the 2023 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships in Spokane, WA on Feb. 20. (Wilson Wong, SFU)
Langley Rivermen are recruiting for their spring hockey program. (Langley Advance Times file)

Hockey veterans fill coaching slate for Jr. Rivermen

Recruiting underway for spring hockey program

Langley Rivermen are recruiting for their spring hockey program. (Langley Advance Times file)
Despite 53 saves from goaltender Brandon Humphrey, the Black Fish could not muster enough offence, falling 12-8 to the Sea Spray. (Photos courtesy of Langley Events Centre)

Sea Spray, Shooting Eagles week 13 winners in Arena Lacrosse League action

Upcoming games on Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16

Despite 53 saves from goaltender Brandon Humphrey, the Black Fish could not muster enough offence, falling 12-8 to the Sea Spray. (Photos courtesy of Langley Events Centre)
UFV’s Maddy Gobeil (left) and TWU’s Jayden Gill have both been named Canada West all-stars.

UFV’s Maddy Gobeil, Abbotsford’s Jayden Gill named Canada West all-stars

Cascades star guard, TWU Spartans leading scorer recognized as best in CW

UFV’s Maddy Gobeil (left) and TWU’s Jayden Gill have both been named Canada West all-stars.
Hundreds of runners from all around the Lower Mainland gathered at Fort Langley for a historic half marathon, pushing their limits and breaking records in the process. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Langley welcomes runners from across Lower Mainland for the annual half-marathon

Some explore their limits, some raise the bar

Hundreds of runners from all around the Lower Mainland gathered at Fort Langley for a historic half marathon, pushing their limits and breaking records in the process. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
Langley’s junior curlers James Jones (Skip), Daniel Sutherland (3rd), Austun Arnold (2nd), Inara Ozeroff (Lead) won in their block at the Optimist Junior Interclub Curling League - Envision Financial Division 1. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: Langley junior curlers make coach proud

Block A winners inspiring future players with their name on the plaque

Langley’s junior curlers James Jones (Skip), Daniel Sutherland (3rd), Austun Arnold (2nd), Inara Ozeroff (Lead) won in their block at the Optimist Junior Interclub Curling League - Envision Financial Division 1. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
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