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With many fresh faces in the lineup for both teams Sunday at the Civic Centre in North Battleford, the Saskatoon Contacts skated to a 4-2 win over the Battlefords Midget Stars.

The last time Bishop James Mahoney lost a 3A regular season football game was in 2008.

After losing out in the 2011-12 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs to the Humboldt Broncos, the Battlefords North Stars were finally back in action at the Civic Centre and not just against teammates.

There has been no shortage of critics of the new Lingerie Football League speaking against the idea, which started up in Saskatoon and Regina this season. But until those critics actually watch a game it is just that - words without reason.

Blake Robertson had a year like no other - besides playing on the Battlefords Bantam AA Barons hockey team in the winter, he accomplished successes in another sport he loves - baseball.

The high school football season is underway this week, and although the players don't need any extra motivation to play the game, the success of a former North Battleford Comprehensive High School Viking may help them focus on a goal in football.

Kelsey Wildeman has always been involved in sport whether it was hockey, badminton, volleyball or track and field, but the softball field was one of her favourite places and in her Unity Minor Ball days she garnered much success.

A fresh start is what is expected of Martin Smith and the Battlefords Midget Stars. The Stars held training camp on the weekend at the Civic Centre with nearly 90 players competing for roster spots.

Long-time softball player, Jana Sittler, was part of 2012's championship winning team, Carnduff Steelers, as they captured the Senior B Women's Western Canadian Championship in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Football season has begun. The Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) Mohawks nine-man football team started to practise on August 27, a week before school was scheduled to start. "We are underway," said coach Shaun Gardiner.