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Robert Watson of Port Coquitlam won the Senior men's all-around title at the 2012 Elite Canada gymnastics competition on the weekend in Mississauga, Ont.

After getting pounded by eight goals Friday, the Coquitlam Express rebounded Saturday to shut down the Cowichan Valley Capitals. The Express tripped the Caps 4-1 in B.C.

Mom has gold, daughter has silver. Both share smiles that shine brighter than their medals.

If you're wondering why the Coquitlam Express have gone from bottom feeders the last few seasons to first-place Coastal Conference contenders this campaign, head coach Jon Calvano has the point-blank answer. "Depth.

By Krista Siefken Black Press It's hard - perhaps impossible - to play soccer without a soccer ball, or hockey without a hockey stick.

Coquitlam goalie Daniel Urbani was brilliant as the Vancouver North East Chiefs blanked the North Island Silvertips 6-0 in Major Midget League puck play Saturday. The Chiefs also won the second game of the doubleheader, 5-1.

Kristi Roots (girls 69 kg) and Grade 10's Kyle Sagmoen (boys 130 kg) of the Terry Fox Ravens each earned gold at last week's Port Alberni high school wrestling meet.

The 2012 BC Winter Games are fast approaching and Tri-Cities athletes are sure to be heavy in the medal mix.

Four teams from the Tri-City Predators Female Ice Hockey Association showed a lot of heart Feb. 3-5 - and loads of skill, too. The Preds competed in the annual Surrey Superheart Tournament, which featured teams from as far away as Fairbanks, Alaska.

The 2012 BC Winter Games are fast approaching and Tri-Cities athletes are sure to be heavy in the medal mix.