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The John Paul II Crusaders boys soccer team will be in action again this weekend as they head to Regina for the provincial playoffs. The 2A boys playoffs are hosted by Regina High School Athletics Association and will take place this weekend Oct.

The 3A nine-man football playoffs go to the quarterfinal stage this Sunday. That’s the day when Esterhazy will play host to North Battleford John Paul II Crusaders in playoff action.

Last week the Humboldt Collegiate Institute football team wrapped up an undefeated regular season and is now turning its focus to the playoffs. The Mohawks downed the Melfort Comets, 45-12, on Oct. 23.

Anthony Kapelke is appreciative of the opportunity to be the Humboldt Broncos’ captain for a second straight season. The 20-year-old defenceman captained the team last season under head coach and general manager Ryan Smith.

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New Horizons started the new season at the Northland Curling Centre Oct. 13 with 12 teams participating. Some new curlers, who formerly curled at Saskatchewan Hospital, have been welcomed to the league.

All weekend long, it was the Battlefords taking on the Notre Dame Hounds in the SJHL, female midget AAA and male midget AAA hockey levels.

PA 4 Sharks 1 The Battlefords Sharks were on the road Wednesday for their game against the Prince Albert A&W Bears, but wound up on the short end of a 4-1 score. The game stayed close for the first two periods.

The 12-2 Battlefords North Stars were the highest scoring team in the entire Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League going into home action against Nipawin and Notre Dame Friday and Saturday.

Thursday marked a historic day in the short existence of John Paul II Crusaders high school football. The Crusaders hosted their very first playoff football game, playing on their brand new home field Thursday afternoon.