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Baycats’ Garces named playoff MVP

Baycats’ Garces named playoff MVP

Barrie Baycats’ starting pitcher Frank Garces was nearly unhittable in the playoffs
Baycats win! Barrie perfect through playoffs en route to IBL crown

Baycats win! Barrie perfect through playoffs en route to IBL crown

Pitcher Frank Garces and slugger Ryan Rijo both come up big for Barrie as team sweeps Guelph in final
Magna worker competing in ‘daunting’ 2,500-km desert rally

Magna worker competing in ‘daunting’ 2,500-km desert rally

Magna patent agent Kerstin Brandt is part of a team headed to the deserts of California and Nevada for the 'life-changing' eight-day challenge
COLUMN: Could duo choose OHL over college?

COLUMN: Could duo choose OHL over college?

'Events in the wider hockey world provide an interesting contrast to the changing landscape regarding the college/major junior hockey divide,' says columnist
Teen develops big-league dreams after pandemic paused hockey season

Teen develops big-league dreams after pandemic paused hockey season

'I’ve been dreaming of going into Division 1 since starting this journey,' says Barrie resident Austin Boylan, who has committed to North Dakota State University
Sensei celebrates 40 years of business, teaching karate

Sensei celebrates 40 years of business, teaching karate

'It’s more for self development. You are competing with yourself. You are trying to get better. It’s a work ethic and attitude,' says Gerry Campbell
Pickleball facility set to open in former Barrie Sears location

Pickleball facility set to open in former Barrie Sears location

Pickleplex 'a welcoming, community-focused venue,' says company president Steven Fry, who's a Barrie native
Baycats one win away from securing 8th IBL crown in team history

Baycats one win away from securing 8th IBL crown in team history

Barrie pitcher Juan Benitez led the way with five strikeouts over eight dominant innings; Baycats can close out series Saturday night in Guelph
'Big honour': Rama teen to represent Canada on global stage

'Big honour': Rama teen to represent Canada on global stage

'It was a surreal feeling to make the team. It's a dream come true,' says Sydney Sawyer, who hopes to play for Canada at world championships
Golf tournament teeing up support for Glowing Hearts

Golf tournament teeing up support for Glowing Hearts

Tyler's Tree Services Golf Classic taking place Sept. 25 at National Pines Golf Club