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Lakehill has yet to make the win column at the District 7 Little League Championship this week, but just fielding a team at Hampton Park is a huge victory.

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The Victoria Grizzlies have traded the rights to defenceman Kade Pilton and future considerations to the Surrey Eagles in return for left-winger Stefan Burzan.

They certainly are Sweet on the diamond. But just call them the Walla Walla Sweeps.

Island sports fans usually head to Seattle to cheer on the Seahawks or Mariners. Tonight provides a twist .

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