Sports

Some of the most fun on two wheels every year is the Cross on the Rock cyclocross series, and it's back. The first of seven cross races of the season, Coal Cross, was held Sunday in Cumberland.

The Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame keeps getting better with each class of inductees. On Saturday (Sept. 17), four more names will be added to the hall at the Nanaimo Museum.

The B.C. Colleges’ Athletic Association is building a new brand. The college sports body has changed its name to the Pacific Western Athletic Association, or PacWest for short.

The V.I. Raiders were able to jump right back into mid-season form last weekend, but now they need to keep it going.

Linebacker Andrew Oake was named the BCFC’s Defensive Player of the Week after Saturday’s 52-8 win over the Westshore Rebels. Defensive lineman Nick Woznesensky has gone on the injured list.

Vancouver Island University’s men’s soccer team, under coach Bill Merriman, has developed a trademark style of soccer. It’s won them a lot of games; it’s won them a provincial championship; it’s won them a national championship. It’s all about work rate.

Mid-Isle FC’s soccer academy begins Friday (Sept. 16) at Merle Logan Field. The program is affiliated with the Victoria Highlanders FC's academy programs.

The V.I. Raiders, once again, had a record-setting offensive game in Saturday’s 52-8 win against the rival Westshore Rebels. But the stat that most players seemed to be talking about came on the defensive side of the ball – zero catches by Rebels receivers.

The Nanaimo Clippers play another pre-season game tonight (Sept. 14) against the Cowichan Valley Capitals, then play two more Friday and Saturday against the Victoria Grizzlies.

Vancouver Island University's women's soccer team holds its home opener Saturday (Sept. 17) against the Douglas Royals at 1 p.m.