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Protecting a lead appears to be one of the strengths of the Burnaby Lakers. It’s just a matter of getting it that has made it a more thrilling ride so far.

Actors often say “The play’s the thing.” It goes for athletes, too. The Burnaby North Vikings demonstrated much moxie as hosts of the B.C.

There have been few bumps during a pretty stellar season, but memories of last year’s traumatic loss in a B.C. final provided enough motivation. The St. Thomas More Knights were not about to let the same thing happen again.

Whether it was Al Jolson or Bachman-Turner-Overdrive, the popular saying ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’ certainly applies to the Burnaby Central track and field team.

Josh Byrne went out in style.

It’s all good for Charly Dawson – and a win 10 days ago underscored just that. The North Burnaby Boxing Club member captured the B.C. lightweight (135-pounds) junior title last week with a split decision over Surrey’s Gavin Bisla.

Led by sophomore Addy Townsend and junior Vladislav Tsygankov, Simon Fraser University came away with four All-American performances at the NCAA Div. 2 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Bradenton, Fla.

A fresh coalition came together to make a bold statement on Sunday. And the hope is it will eventually shake the foundations in Victoria and New Westminster.

The Mayville State University Comets men’s baseball team was eliminated from the NAIA national championship tournament last week when they fell 4-2 to the College of Idaho.

The Burnaby North Vikings are right where they want to be, and ready to play like they can. As hosts of the B.C.