Local Sports

Dean Heliotis, who died in 2023, will be inducted in the builder's category at Saturday night's gala; legendary local coach was 'one of Orillia's great sportsmen'

'My journey in sports and life has taught me to dream. Chase those dreams with a solid plan and work ethic,' Orillia lacrosse star Hannah Morris tells young athletes

'I was actually excited that I got to fight twice. Every time I finish fighting, I'm disappointed that it's over,' says Orillia woman who won pair of gold medals

'I have a passion for the sport. I've grown up playing it,' says Liam Cundy-Dupuis

'I like dance because it gives me an outlet for expression. Not all communication is verbal. You can communicate a lot through dance,' says Patrick Fogarty student

'I think we moved the ball well in transition. We buried them in shots and took the win,' says Kings' captain after win in front of big crowd at Rotary Place

Ian MacMillan, a legendary ODCVI coach who helped generations of athletes reach their potential, 'really cared about us as athletes,' says Rob Town

'I want to strive to have the best facility,' says new owner of Memorial Avenue facility, who says people 'will see changes that are good'

'You can really feel the electricity here today,' organizer says of event featuring more than 200 Simcoe County students

Hundreds of local fans made trek to BMO Field for hotly anticipated match; 'That support does not go unnoticed,' says goalkeeper Rimi Olatunji