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Wildcats advance to OFSAA Regionals by holding off Chatham school
The Villanova Wildcats baseball team, seen here meeting during the WECSSAA title game, have advanced to OFSAA. The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats boys baseball team have advanced to the OFSAA Regionals after winning at the SWOSSAA level last week. The Wildcats were able to challenge for a spot at OFSAA last Thursday in Chatham-Kent thanks to a St. Anne victory earlier in the week and made the most of it. The Wildcats held off the Chatham Ursuline College team 10-9 May 28. “
Ron Giofu
6 hours ago


Cheques presented for $15k in Miracle League sponsorships
The Miracle League of Amherstburg received two cheques last week from major sponsors, Movati Athletic and St. Clair College. They were represented by Movati co-owner Chuck Kelly (left, both photos) and St. Clair College senior vice president of communications, advancement and external affairs John Fairley (right, both photos). Movati donated $10,000 while St. Clair College stepped up with $5,000. Major sponsors of the Miracle League of Amherstburg are being recognized with tw
Ron Giofu
6 hours ago


Admirals get head start on season by signing nine rookies
Nine rookies signed with the Amherstburg Admirals in a June 1 event at the Libro Centre. Brick by brick. That is the new motto, courtesy of Admirals head coach Paul Bortignon. Monday night in the team’s dressing room at the Libro Centre, the local Provincial Junior Hockey League (Junior C) team held an unprecedented ceremony, officially signing nine new players to its 2026-27 roster. “This is a special day, getting nine new players that we were hoping to get,” said GM Andrew
Fred Groves
6 hours ago


Four North Star athletes heading to university on scholarships
Four North Star High School student athletes have achieved scholarships to post-secondary institutions, all in different sports. Top row (from left): Max Ricciuti and Ashton Fevreau. Front row (from left): Emma Rudling and Peyton Meloche. Four athletes at North Star High School are heading to post-secondary education with scholarships in their back pockets. All four athletes from the Amherstburg public high school are in different sports with two staying in Canada and two hea
Ron Giofu
May 26


Wildcats fall short to St Anne in WECSSAA baseball championship game
The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats went up against the St. Anne Saints in the championship game of the WECSSAA baseball tournament last Friday morning at Cullen Stadium at Mic Mac Park. The St. Thomas of Villanova boys baseball team got to the finals in the WECSSAA baseball tournament but ran up against a strong team. The Wildcats lost in the title game to the St. Anne Saints last Friday morning at Cullen Stadium, within Mic Mac Park in Windsor. “Unfortunately, we just mad
Ron Giofu
May 26


Wildcat girls break through and win WECSSAA title vs. Holy Names
The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats senior girls soccer team celebrates after defeating Holy Names 2-1 in th WECSSAA “AAA” finals May 20 at St. Clair College in Windsor. It was a win the Villanova Wildcats senior girls soccer team waited a few years to get. The Wildcats finally broke through against their rivals, the Holy Names Knights, and captured the WECSSAA “AAA” championship last Wednesday evening at St. Clair College. The Wildcats did something few teams were able to
Ron Giofu
May 26


Wildcats pick up win to cap regular season on the diamond
The St. Thomas of Villanova boys baseball team defeated the Riverside Stingers 11-1 last Thursday afternoon at Villanova. The St. Thomas of Villanova Wildcats boys baseball are entering this week’s WECSSAA baseball playoff tournament in good shape. The Wildcats picked up a convincing 11-1 victory over the visiting Riverside Stingers last Thursday afternoon in what was their final regular season game. The win gave Villanova a 6-1-1 record on the WECSSAA Cullen/Soulliere Divisi
Ron Giofu
May 19
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