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Burnaby Striders sprinter Zion Corrales-Nelson leads an 81-athlete team from Burnaby into this weekend's B.C. Summer Games in Surrey.

Staying afloat: Burnaby Barracuda swimmers, in white, took on North Vancouver in the under-12 coed division at a midweek water polo tournament at Central Park pool.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association membership committee gave conditional approval to Simon Fraser University as its first non-American school. The final step in the process is slated for Aug.

Staying afloat: Burnaby Barracuda swimmers, in white, took on North Vancouver in the under-18 coed division at a midweek water polo tournament at Central Park pool.

Canadian national women's soccer team captain Christine Sinclair of Burnaby set a new national record for goals in a single international season in the leadup to the Summer Olympic Games in London.

Two members of the Simon Fraser University football team were named to the pre-season Beyond Sports Network All-American team.

The Trinity Western women's soccer team bolstered its depth and talent at both ends of the field for the upcoming season as coach Graham Roxburgh officially announced the signing of defender Vanessa Wiebe of Surrey and forward Isabella Di Trocchio of

Notre Dame High School striker Mateo Espinosa committed to the Simon Fraser University varsity soccer team. "I am a fast versatile player who can play in various positions," said Espinosa. "I like to go forward, attack, and contribute to the play.

Dante St. Prix of New Westminster took home a bronze medal in the under-17 boys' under-60 kilogram class at the Canadian judo national championships on July 6. Team B.C. won 30 medals, including four gold, seven silvers and 19 bronze.

Highland Games: Simon Fraser University, in stripes, goes on the attack against Burnaby Lake in the recreational division at the Highland 7s rugby tournament on Saturday.