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Pedal to the Metal had over 122 racers from Grade 3 to 6 this year, with almost 100 riders for each race. This is the 12th year of the series and 16th year of holding races.听
The race series was hatched from a discussion between race organizer and teacher Lisa Manzini and Test of Metal鈥檚 Cliff Miller about how they could interest kids in mountain biking. The Test of Metal has been sponsoring the mountain bike series, providing ribbons, medals, T-shirts, and this year Pedal to the Metal tape and signage for the course.听
The race series will continue long after the Test of Metal is finished, carrying on with the name Pedal to the Metal.
This year, Test of Metal winner and former Pedal participant Quinn Moberg shook hands with each of the winners as he handed them their medals.
The top finishers in order for each grade level (and schools):
Grade 3 boys: James Laurie (GHE); Thomas Legg (MPE); Jake Drenka (MPE); Daniel Moses (GHE); and Griffin Reid (GHE).
Grade 3 girls: Hadley Todd (Brackendale); Hannah Turkington (MPE); Zoe Larkin (Les Aiglons); Mhairi Smart (MPE); and Addyson Hunter (GHE).
Grade 4 boys: Isaac March (Mamquam); Charlie Smith (GHE); Tenzin Hog (ELA); Braden Aikens (SCE); and Dexter McPherson (GHE).
Grade 4 girls: Kianna Heisterman (GHE); Spencer Pascual (Montessori); Sydney Vanzella (GHE); Heidi Schenk (GHE); and Josie Clifford (VES).
Grade 5 boys: Owen Sutherland (Squamish); Ben Dickson (Montessori); Ciaran Hening (Squamish); Dax Francis (SCE); and Rylan Armstrong (Squamish).
Grade 5 girls: Marin Lowe (GHE); Ella McPhee (Squamish); Sophia Perry (ELA); Emily Scarth (Squamish); and Sierra Clarke (Squamish).
Grade 6 boys: William Theed (Squamish); Rudy Dombowsky (Squamish); Owen Scarth (Squamish); Jackson Goldstone (Squamish); and Jacob Proctor (Montessori).
Grade 6 girls: Linette Conn (Squamish); Elly Hoskins (Squamish); Eliza Smith (GHE); Charlie McCullough (SCE); and Taija Milne (GHE).
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Street hockey winners
A 麻豆社国产street hockey team has won the Hockey Night In Canada Play On! Street hockey tournament in Kelowna on June 18 and 19.
This gives the 麻豆社国产Eagles an entry into the Canadian National Ball Hockey Tournament next year. The team consists of Evan Moore, Brett Miller, Alex Wilkes, Jordan Tipton, Jordie Butts, Steve Luca, Mike Taylor, and coaches Gavin Deming and Jake Butts. The team was put together in memory of long-time friend Andre Genest, who died almost two years ago.听
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Sirens鈥� roller derby
On the June 11-12 weekend, the Sea to Sky Sirens participated in a two-day tournament called Summer Slam 鈥� Revenge of the Hits at Minoru Arena in Richmond.听The tournament consisted of teams from all over B.C. as well as Washington.听
The Sirens were undefeated in all three of their bouts. They beat Okanagan Roller Derby, 187-119; Comox鈥檚 Brick House Betties 269-96; and Chilliwack鈥檚 NWO Outsiders 175-129.
This was a huge tournament for the Sirens, as last year, one of the jammers broke her leg. This year, the team came out victorious and free of major injuries.
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Berry wins in BFL听
Local fighter Gwynn Berry fought in Battle fight league (BFL) 44 鈥淰endetta鈥� on June 18 at the Hard Rock Casino, taking on Shane Baki from Alberta. He won the fight via TKO at 1:43 in round 2, completely dominating from the start. With two head kicks, he took his opponent down.
His BFL record is now 2-0. He spent six months last year in Thailand training at Team Quest Thailand.
