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Senior Girls basketball team first in school history to earn seat at provincial championships
The PECI Senior Girls basketball team made history for the second time in a week – this time winning the AA COSSA Championship and qualifying for OFSAA for the first time in school history. Last week they won the Bay of Quinte Championship for the first time. Coach Rob Garden said the girls won a […]
Senior girls Bay of Quinte championship makes basketball history at PECI
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute’s Senior Girls made history winning the first Bay of Quinte Girls’ Basketball Championship in nearly 50 years. They defeated the Saint Theresa Titans 55 – 53 in front of a packed gymnasium at Moira Secondary School. “The got off to a great start and looked very comfortable in front of the […]
Swimmers diving into impressive season
Swimmers from Belleville and area, including Prince Edward County, are kicking off the new season with impressive performances in record numbers. “The team is packed at every level with an all-time high in membership and rankings,” said head coach Brandon Oates. “Following an amazing Olympics in the pool for Team Canada, the BYST was flooded with […]
Panther seniors girls make PECI basketball history
PECI’s basketball program celebrated its 2016 Senior Night and in the process, made school basketball history. Following a pre-game ceremony to honour the contributions of nine graduating players, the Panthers trounced the Bayside Red Devils team 45 – 24 in front of a packed gymnasium. “With the win, the girls ended the regular season with […]
Panther girls jumping into busier than usual season
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute Senior Girls Basketball team players are twice as busy as what is usual for high school basketball teams. Coach Rob Garden notes they competed in 15 games in September. “To put that into perspective, most high school teams play six – 10 games in their entire season,” he said. “They are […]
County driver puts Canada on the racing podium at Tour de Corse worlds
Representing the sole Canadian team, the County’s Ian Crerar drove his way to the podium in the World Rally Championship event in Corsica, France. Crerar, of ClearWater Design Racing, and co-driver Pat Levesque, from Quebec, placed third in their class at the Tour de Corse on Oct. 2. Racing a Peugeot 208 R2, the […]
Near perfect weather for 13th annual County Marathon
With just a sprinkle of early morning rain, more than 600 runners in the 13th annual County Marathon saw near perfect conditions for their challenge. Evans Michael, of Hamilton and Kenya, was first to cross the County Marathon finish line Sunday in two hours and 46.50 minutes. Reigning champion for the past three years Gilbert […]
Rolling street closures for Sunday’s County Marathon
The 13th annual County Marathon runs Sunday, Oct. 2. The event features individual, full or half marathon as well as the relay challenge for the chosen charity, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. The race is a Boston qualifier and is sanctioned by Athletics Canada. Described as “flat and fast” by national level coach Peter Pimm, […]
Drag racers end season among friends
Photos and story by Bill Samuel Armdrop Drag Racing closed off another season at Picton’s historic airfield with perfect weather, great racing and camaraderie. Though the action was fast and furious Sept. 24th with more than 260 participants, it was all for fun. The common bond is drag racing, but the day is filled with […]
County man representing Canada in world rally championship in France
A County husband and wife team known for their contributions to fun on the water are taking their talents to the roads. Local rally and road racing champion Ian Crerar will compete at the World Rally Championship series event in Corsica, France this week. Michelle Laframboise, Crerar’s wife and business partner in ClearWater Design Canoe […]
