The Eastern Townships enjoyed a packed weekend of competitive sport, with baseball diamonds, soccer fields and golf greens all buzzing with activity. From the 11U A division to senior regional leagues, teams from Magog, Sherbrooke, Granby and surrounding communities faced off in a series of tightly contested matches.
Baseball battles across age groups
In the 11U A category, the Magog Cubs edged Les Sources Diamond 6‑2, while the Granby Phénix fell 15‑4 to the Braves. The Brome‑Missisquoi Giants dropped a 6‑5 decision to Pionniers Navy in the 15U B match, and Val‑des‑Sources Diamond 9UB‑1 rallied to defeat Sherbrooke Royals 12‑7. Additional results included a 15‑7 win for Magog’s Cubs Bleu over Sherbrooke’s Athlétiques in the 9U B division and an 8‑6 victory for the Giants over Express Orange in another 11U B contest.
Soccer results and regional rivalries
On the soccer side, Sherbrooke D1 Siboire FC posted a 9‑2 triumph over Sherbrooke D1 FFC in the Senior Regional Male D1 league, while Drummondville Dragons de Drummondville shut out Sherbrooke D2 Team Work 5‑0 in the Female D2 division. Magog D2 edged Sherbrooke D2 Back in Black 6‑5, and the 9U B match saw Val‑des‑Sources Diamond 9UB‑1 defeat Sherbrooke Royals 12‑7.
Golf championship reaches its climax
The Junior Match Play Championship progressed to the semifinals at Knowlton Golf Club on August 18, showcasing a blend of talent from across the region. Girls’ semifinalists included Zixuan Tan, Alexandra Botsis, Lorie Rosa and Gracelyn Xiao, while the boys’ bracket featured Noah Fecteau, Jacob Normandeau, Elliot Leblanc and Mikaël Coupal. The tournament wrapped up the following day, concluding a weekend of high‑stakes golf.
University sport schedules ahead
Bishop’s University will host Université Laval in a women’s rugby match on August 30 at 1 p.m. in Lennoxville, and the Gaiters football team is slated to meet McGill on September 5 at 1 p.m. before traveling to face Université de Sherbrooke on September 12 at the same time. These upcoming fixtures mark the start of a busy fall season for the school’s athletic programs.