Tristen Miscia continues to show he’s trending in the right direction. The Windsor Lancers multi-eventer won the pentathlon at this weekend’s Team Challenge at the University of Windsor, leaning on strong performances across the board — especially in the field events. “Shot put was kind of like, what saved it,” Miscia said after the meet. Miscia picked up event wins in the long jump (6.76m), shot put (13.44m) and pole vault (4.50m), while also recording personal bests in the

Ella Heredi captured the women’s 600m title on Saturday at the Team Challenge meet at the Dennis Fairall Fieldhouse, helping the Windsor Lancers finish first overall on the women’s side. Heredi won the race in 1:32.95 , earning seven points  for Windsor. Ottawa Gee-Gees runner Sophia McIntyre finished second in 1:34.31 , good for five points. Following the race, the second-year athlete told Powerplay Sports she knew she would need to take control early after several runners s

Nolan Bryans is making his final high school season count, showcasing an incredible all-around game for Riverside. He recently notched a triple-double with 16 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 steals in a win over St. Joe's, following a quadruple-double in January at the Massey Invitational. Double and triple-doubles are typically achieved when a player accumulates at least a combination of 10 points, assists and/or rebounds. Bryans has been consistent in steals, which is a rarity.

The Windsor-Essex County sports community is mourning the loss of Denise Hebert, a cherished coach, teacher, and mentor whose passion, kindness, and dedication shaped generations of athletes at every level. Denise had an incredible gift for helping athletes reach their potential. Through her decades of coaching, she helped young athletes grow. They not only competed but built lifelong memories together while travelling the world. "She definitely had a keen eye for noticing ta

The Windsor Lancers men's hockey team moved into a three-way tie for first in the competitive OUA West division with a 6-1 win over Guelph Friday night. Rookie Colton Smith continued his late season surge with a pair of goals while Ty Toews added three assists in the victory. "I think it's very rare for a first year player to come in and have the impact that Colton Smith has had on our team." Head coach Kevin Hamlin told Powerplay Sports. "We're certainly benefiting from it.

Matt Puempel is settling into life on the other side of the boards. The 33-year-old former NHL forward has been enjoying his time as an assistant coach with the Essex 73’s since joining the team in late October, his first season away from playing professional hockey. Essex head coach Tony Piroski says Puempel’s presence has already made a noticeable impact. “Oh, it’s been great,” Piroski said. “I’ve been able to take some practices off. He brings experience with him, and the

The Waterloo Siskins shook off an early two-goal deficit and stormed back to defeat the LaSalle Vipers 5–2 in GOHL action Wednesday night. LaSalle wasted no time jumping ahead. Kade McGeen opened the scoring just 68 seconds into the game, and Shawn Costello capitalized on the power play later in the first to give the Vipers a 2–0 lead after twenty minutes. Waterloo, who snapped LaSalle's three-game win streak, flipped the script in the second period. Kayden Oliver pulled the

The St. Clair College men’s baseball team is stepping off the field and into the community this winter. The Saints will take part in Windsor’s Coldest Night of the Year  walk on February 28 , raising funds for the Downtown Mission . The team has already topped $1,000  in donations as they prepare for the five-kilometre event supporting people facing homelessness and hunger. Head coach Tristan Bouchat  says giving back is part of the program’s identity. “Our city supports us.

Jeffery LaButte-Seage still remembers what got him interested in mixed martial arts. "My cousin, when I was a young teen, showed me a UFC fight." he explained to Powerplay Sports. "It was Max Holloway vs Dustin Poirier and I asked him, 'people get paid for this?' He said, 'ya' and right from there I made my decision." Family suggested he finish his schooling first but he decided to dive head first into the sport. "I've always felt super contained in spaces like that. I just k

Lakeshore Minor Hockey recently hosted its fifth year of their U-9 championship tournament, which has quickly become a must-attend event on the youth hockey calendar. Teams came from all over Ontario, plus Michigan, Ohio and even the Tampa Bay area, bring a high level of competition to Windsor-Essex. Source: Lakeshore Minor Hockey “When we started this five years ago, we hoped it would grow,” Lakeshore Minor Hockey president Paul Gray told Powerplay Sports. “Now we’re seeing

Retro night brought back a familiar look at the WFCU Centre Friday, as the Windsor Spitfires revived their classic tombstone logo and throwback shirts. But instead of rising from the past, the home side found itself buried by another Western Conference contender. Two days after a loss to Kitchener, the Spits dropped a 4-2 decision to the Flint Firebirds, who took over the top spot in the West Division and solidified their #1 seeding the conference standings. Flint goaltender

The Lakeshore Canadiens took game one of a crucial home-and-home series Friday night, defeating the Blenheim Blades 4-2. Both teams entered the weekend tied for second in the PJHL’s Stobbs Division with identical 26-8-2 records and 54 points, setting the stage for an important showdown. Blenheim led 2-0 after the first, but Lakeshore responded with three second-period goals from Vaughn Truppe, Michael Kopcok, and Denver Boismier to take control. Kyle Kelly added an empty-nett