In sports, sometimes the best team doesn’t win, or the game is a lot closer than it should have been.

Westlock’s bantam Rock lacrosse team continued its strong season this weekend, beating the visiting Edmonton Blues 15-11 on June 15.

Although the medal count was slim, their performance was worthy of gold as five athletes represented Westlock at the 2013 Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association’s Track and Field Championships in Calgary June 7-8.

Westlock’s Grey Lions are the 2013 Harvey J. Doherty Memorial baseball tournament champions.

Westlock’s Grey Lions have qualified for the final of the Harvey J. Doherty Memorial baseball tournament May 31-June 2 at Keller Field in Westlock.

Westlock swimmers earned five medals at their first swim meet of the season.

The Red Lions remain undefeated four games into the North Central Alberta Baseball League season.

The ice has barely melted on the 2012/2013 season, but the Westlock Minor Hockey Association is recruiting hockey players for next year.

An 8-1 win over the visiting Edmonton Wizards has given the Westlock midget Rock lacrosse team a strong 7-1 start to their season.

More torch bearers are needed for the 2013 Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games this summer.

A baker’s dozen worth of runs helped the Westlock Red Lions to a season-opening win over the Sturgeon Paladins last Wednesday evening.

Peewee hockey players in Westlock and across Alberta will no longer be allowed to deliver body checks after Hockey Alberta eliminated body checking in that age level.