Athletics

On Saturday, May 16, eleven Georgian Bay Coyote runners travelled to Nelson High School in Burlington to participate in the 34th Annual Gord Rusby Memorial Track and Field Meet. The morning was beautiful, and spirits were high as the team warmed up for the first meet of the outdoor season. The Tykes started the day with the 1200m race, featuring Ella Cleland and Lena Orosz in the girls’ heat. Ella, now a veteran racer, stayed with the lead pack, paced herself...

Hoops for Hope returned for a second year on Thursday, April 23, with a much bigger footprint, bringing together 20 boys and 16 girls student teams to compete in 3 x 3 basketball for a worthy cause. Founded by Olivia Rourke, a Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) student who passed away in a tragic car accident last year, the tournament raises money for the foundation established in her honour. The Olivia Rourke Foundation funds initiatives aligned with Olivia’s vision, including...