Echo Sportscast

This week's Sportscast features highlights from varsity girls soccer between Algonquin and Chippewa.We also have highlights from senior boys soccer as West Ferris took on Scollard Hall at Omischl.OFSAA badminton took place last week with a pair of NDA players picking up bronze.And we set up the baseball season which starts next Monday at Veteran's Field at 2pm.0:00 Intro1:30 Soccer7:30 Baseball13:00 OFSAA Badminton

This week's Sportscast features the highlights and results from the start of the NDA Soccer season for boys and girls.We also talk NOSSA badminton which saw Franco Cite have a historic win0:00 Intro1:10 Soccer12:00 Baseball14:00 Badminton

This week's Sportscast features an interview with one of the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame inductees Nicki Chretien-Mills.Nicki is being inducted for her contribution to gymnastics in North Bay. From coaching to judging and founding both the Apollo Gymnastics Club and her own business Gymtrix.Find more about the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner here: https://www.northbaysportshalloffame.ca/0:00 Intro4:15 Spotlight Interview57:40 Outro

This week's Sportscast features an interview with one of the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame inductees Dave Nighbor.Dave is being inducted for his time competing in Nordic skiing both locally and internationally representing Canada. He also spent time coaching with the Nipissing Lakers and joins 4 other individuals who will be honoured at the May 2nd induction dinner.Find more about the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner here: https://www.northbaysportshalloffame.ca/0:00 Intro & Sports Round Up7:20 Featured Interview38:40 Outro

This week's Sportscast features highlights from the Bay City Ballers Vol.3 as well as a conversation with the event organizers on the success of the tournament and what the future holds.We also look at the inductess and award winners for this May's North Bay Sports Hall of Fame happening May 2nd at the Davedi Club.And we have updates from across the NDA during the transition from winter to spring sports.

This week's Sportscast features the NDA all stars for girls volleyball with the game being held this upcoming Tuesday night at Canadore.We also sat down with Algonquin teacher and coach Mat Sneddon to talk about his time coaching and the recent OFSAA that was held last week at the school.0:00 Intro 2:08 NDA All-Stars4:40 Bay City Baller 3 on 39:50 Mat Sneddon Spotlight Interview1:11:00 Outro 

This week's Sportscast features highlights from the OFSAA A volleyball that was held this past week at Algonquin and Canadore. The Barons as the host city looking to go against the best A schools in Ontario.We also have coverage from the Jack Lyons Hockey Memorial Exhibition that took place on Tuesday afternoon to help raise money for Autism care at One Kids Place. We have interviews from different people that helped make the event run and highlights from the hockey including West Ferris putting together a team after not fielding an NDA team in 5 years.0:00 Intro1:40 OFSAA Volleyball8:00 Girls NOSSA Hockey20:15 Jack Lyons Memorial Exhibition

This week's Sportscast features the winner of the NDA Hockey season as well as award winners and all star team selections.We also round up the various NOSSA and OFSAA results from the NDA schools who qualified and take a look at the A OFSAA volleyball being held in North Bay next week.And we finish off the show with the Lakers' volleyball mens team as they traveled to Queens for their semi final matchup against the Gaels.0:00 Intro 2:40 NDA Hockey Finals and Awards18:00 NOSSA and OFSAA Results28:30 Lakers Volleyball Semi Finals

This week's Sportscast features highlights and interviews after the NDA finals game to a close in volleyball and basketball including a dramatic game 3 victory for Chippewa over West Ferris in senior boys basketball.We also have highlights from game 1 of the NDA hockey finals between the Bears and Ravens. Our spotlight this week features Chippewa goaltender Evan Chemery and forward Raine Bradley as they discuss their dramatic 3OT win against Algonquin in the semi finals.0:00 Intro1:52 Chippewa claims Basketball Championship20:00 SJSH 3-peats as Volleyball Champions28:49 NDA Hockey Final highlights & discussion43:22 Spotlight Interview with Evan Chemery and Raine Bradley

This week's Sportscast features semi-final results and action from across the NDA!In senior volleyball and basketball Scollard took on West Ferris and Chippewa hosted Algonquin with the winners booking a ticket to a best of 3 final.In hockey Algonquin looks to even the series with Chippewa at 1 game a piece in their best of 3 semi final with game 3 set to take place Saturday night at 8pm. We also discuss the contact rules in the NDA and the pros and cons of having different rules for different teams. We have other updates from across the NDA including a student athlete who set some new records on the provincial level!0:00 Intro2:40 Volleyball7:30 Basketball15:00 Hockey

This week's Sportscast features highlights from the two boys senior basketball quarterfinals as well as a look at who is playing who in the semi finals on Tuesday.NDA Hockey finished it's regular season as Scollard took on Algonquin before the Barons will play Chippewa starting tomorrow night in the semi finals.We also sat down with Trojan's football and basketball star Nick Corbeil as he talks about his future next year playing OUA football.0:00 Intro1:50 NDA Quarterfinal Results4:16 NDA Hockey7:40 Other NDA Updates15:00 Spotlight Interview: Nick Corbeil

This week's Sportscast features a big game at Chippewa for the senior boys as they face Algonquin to determine who gets the 2nd seed bye to the semi-finals.We also have highlights from the Barons and Ravens on the volleyball court and quarterfinal matchups for next week.For our Spotlight interview we sat down with Team Winters who are heading off to nationals in curling. Jackson sits down with the boys to talk about nationals, the future, and to learn the basics of curling.0:00 Intro2:30 Basketball7:30 Volleyball13:45 Hockey25:50 Spotlight with Team Winters

This week's Sportscast features highlights from the Canadore Panthers' men's and women's volleyball vs Fleming.We also give updates on the Lakers volleyball weekend vs Trent at home and how the basketball teams did on their recent western road trip.And finally with one week of games left we preview the NDA playoffs and our predictions for the winners of girl's volleyball, boy's basketball and hockey.1:46 Panthers Volleyball7:22 Lakers Update14:14 NDA Playoff Preview

This week's Sportscast features a Tuesday night that saw major matchups across the NDA.In basketball West Ferris hosted Algonquin and SJSH hosted Chippewa. The Trojans with a chance to secure the 1st seed with a win over the Barons.In volleyball the undefeated Bears went to Chippewa as they look to complete a perfect season with just 2 games left in the schedule.And in hockey Algonquin played Chippewa in a preview of their upcoming semi-final matchup starting on February 14th.2:35 Basketball10:35 Volleyball16:50 Hockey30:17 Laker/Panther Updates

This week's Sportscast features SJSH and Algonquin squaring off in senior boys basketball. Algonquin held on by a basket as they improve to 6-1 with a 63-61 winner.On the ice the Bears and Ravens met as Chippewa still looks for their first win.For Volleyball West Ferris hosted SJSH with the Bears winning in straight sets.1:45 Basketball8:30 Volleyball17:20 Hockey24:45 Laker/Panthers Updates

This week's Sportscast features a rematch from last year's boys senior basketball final between West Ferris and Algonquin with both teams coming in undefeated.On the ice Chippewa and Algonquin kicked off 2026 as the Ravens look for their first win of the season.We also have updates on Chippewa's football fundraiser and volleyball news as well as the upcoming games for the Lakers and Panthers as they get back to action.Help with the Chippewa football fundraiser here: https://ticketscene.ca/events/57763/ 2:45 Basketball11:30 Volleyball19:30 Hockey31:00 Football40:00 Lakers/Panthers Upcoming Games

For our first Sportscast of 2026 we are joined by Frank Longo, a former Lakers lacrosse player, current police constable in the Durham Region, and hockey scout working with an Alaska-based junior team.Frank reflects on his time at Nipissing, including three national championship appearances with the Lakers, coaching women’s hockey, and how sport helped shape his career beyond the rink.

With the holidays here this boxing day our Sportscast features a spotlight on a long time coach and teacher at Chippewa Bob Boal.Bob shares his favourite memories of teaching, a look back at some of the ways he shaped Chippewa's athletics and being able to coach and teach his children in high school.

This week's Sportscast features the final week of action prior to the Christmas break.Chippewa faced off against Algonquin in NDA hockey and we caught up with Raven's goalie Evan Chemery in between the 2nd and 3rd periods.We also look at the standings for basketball and volleyball alongside highlights from this past week.We also put in a short teaser of our boxing day episode for next week as we sat down with longtime Chippewa teacher and coach Bob Boal.2:39 NDA Hockey11:45 Volleyball15:30 Basketball24:40 Other NDA Updates31:25 Boxing Day Teaser

This week's Sportscast features highlights from the Bears and Ravens Saturday night clash in NDA Hockey. We also have highlights as St Joseph Scollard Hall faced off against Algonquin in both girls volleyball and boys basketball.Chippewa announced their intention on fielding a 2026 senior football program but need help. You can donate to the campaign here: https://nearnorth.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/24913/75/false/true?school=578&initiative=20&fbclid=IwY2xjawOpBzBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETExWGkybnpIaWp6SG5VUTJrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHliC7yMdJZpqAp7-nJgkBlalMtrQwrToNeo1k7yq-Cw-vK0_x2Fs6iibKPfA_aem_0eN0FnPoBEJLwkkOzxWw1gAnd our spotlight this week is Ben Mason who plays for the Canadore Panthers hockey team. Ben talks about the program and the hopes he has for taking the team from club to varsity.1:48 NDA Hockey5:45 Girls Volleyball11:25 Boys Basketball18:30 Chippewa's 2026 football push26:45 Spotlight: Ben Mason

This week's Sportscast features highlights from the NDA hockey tournament from last Thursday and Friday West Ferris hosted Chippewa in boys basketball.We have highlights from the junior game following the Trojans senior team taking down the Ravens. NDA Jr. Football All Stars were also announced highlighting the top players across the highschool teams from grade 9 and 10.We sat down with Jacob Brown and Jason Marchand from the Northern Ontario Hockey Association to talk about their role and impact on minor league hockey in the north and their upcoming development opportunities.Watch the full spotlight here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyNut2ZOgNoThe Lakers hosted Western in boys volleyball. We have highlights from Friday nights 5 set game.0:00 Intro2:35 NDA Hockey10:30 Boys Basketball18:51 Girls Volleyball21:40 Football All Stars26:00 NOHA Christmas Camps37:00 Lakers vs Western 

This week's Sportscast features a return for NDA boys basketball and girls volleyball.Chippewa faced off against Franco Cite in sr. boys basketball action with the Ravens coming away with a win to start their regular season.West Ferris won in straight sets against Mattawa at home in sr. girl's volleyball. After the game we caught up with the Trojans' head coach and captain.NDA All stars were announced for boys volleyball and football as well as a number of the Lakers Lacrosse team were honoured by CUFLA.2:00 Chippewa vs Franco Cite5:50 West Ferris vs Mattawa 12:45 NDA All Stars 22:37 Lakers Lacrosse and Scores

This week's Sportscast features a rematch between Chippewa and Scollard on the ice after the Bears took down the Ravens in the opening game of the season.There are updates on volleyball and basketball NOSSAs as well as the upcoming seasons for the boys basketball and girls volleyball starting next week.We sat down with Jason Rudge, Lakers Lacrosse head coach, as he reflects on the season that was and the future of the program.0:00 Intro2:28 Chippewa vs Scollard hockey17:00 Basketball 26:51 Volleyball34:05 Lakers Lacrosse45:50 Lakers and Panthers Updates

This week's Sportscast features the NDA final winners for Girl's Basketball and Boy's Volleyball with highlights and reactions from the winning teams.We also cover a physical and gritty hockey matchup between the Bears and Barons.Also included are updates on the Lakers and Panthers including a great playoff run for the Lakers Lacrosse team0:00 Intro1:50 Girl's Basketball13:10 Boy's Volleyball25:55 NDA Hockey39:00 Lakers and Panther updates

This week's Sportscast features the junior football final between the Bears and Barons with the Barons looking to sweep the junior and senior football championships.It was a big week for playoffs as girls basketball and boys volleyball played their semis in both junior and senior.We have highlights from the senior games and set up the finals which started last night. NDA hockey also started their season in a rematch of last years OT thrilling final.We also have updates from around post secondary sports including a big accomplishment for Lakers lacrosse team and Lakers women's soccer.0:00 Intro2:28 Football Final8:35 Basketball Semis15:10 Volleyball Semis28:12 NDA Hockey37:35 Lakers and Panther Updates

This week's Sportscast features highlights from the NDA Sr. Football final as Algonquin took down West Ferris. We get reactions from Baron's coach Ryan Desbiens and MVP Mathieu Desbiens.We also covered the jr. girl's basketball quarter final matchup between Chippewa and Franco Cite. Volleyball quarter finals saw SJSH host Mattawa with highlights from the Bears straight set win.We also have Laker and Panther updates and a recap of Chippewa's Scarlet and Gold volleyball tournament.0:00 Intro2:40 ESCA vs WFSS Football Final15:30 CSS vs FC Girl's Basketball18:29 SJSH vs Mattawa Sr. Volleyball28:20 Scarlet and Gold Volleyball Tournament38:25 Laker Scores and Upcoming43:45 Panthers Scores and Upcoming

This week's Sportscast features highlights and post game reaction from West Ferris' semi final win in Football against SJSH. The Trojans face the Barons tonight Oct 24th at 7pm in the finals.We also cover girls basketball and boys volleyball as their regular season wraps up. Action MMA celebrated 10 years of K1 Kickboxing on October 18th.We have results and footage from the event as supplied by Action MMA. For the full results go here: https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/134013-octoberfest-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawNoh6dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkbTV3R2pwWlNCMVFQeXlkAR5yvKLxh1yTa22CjtOSkwthIZgYd9hx-TQov-xI44bz3jrVerZDk61KiEmZjA_aem_TWq6RFeS_80uQsAU3d3peQ0:00 Intro2:10 WFSS vs SJSH Football Semi-Finals13:30 WFSS vs SJSH Girls' Jr. Basketball18:00 SJSH vs Franco Cite Boys' Sr. Football25:30 Laker Scores and Upcoming 29:30 Action MMA32:00 Jackson's Hockey Adventure 

This week's Sportscast features the final 2 games of the NDA season as the Bears played the Trojans and then the Barons. With Algonquin's win over SJSH it confirmed their bye in to the finals as the Bears and Trojans play on Saturday Oct 18th at 7pm at Omischl in the semi-finals.On the volleyball courts Chippewa beat West Ferris in straight sets as we have highlights and a conversation with the Trojans Left Side Avery Evans.We also have other updates from around the NDA and how the Lakers fared this past weekend.0:00 Intro2:00 NDA Football7:00 Volleyball 13:00 Basketball 19:00 Laker Updates

This week features a big win for Algonquin over West Ferris in Sr. Football at the Baron's field last Friday.NDA Tennis also held their fall tournament with winners getting a place in NOSSA next week.Our Spotlight Interview features members of the Lakers women's soccer team. David Bitonti, Annika Nolte and Cassidy Brooks joined us in studio to talk about their season and what the playoffs look like. Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXWdu6ObnSsThe Lakers lacrosse team continued their perfect season with wins over Brock and McMaster this past weekend. We caught up with head coach Jason Rudge and midfielder Callum Jeffery.0:00 Intro2:30 Football WFSS vs ESCA10:30 Chippewa Sr Girls Basketball23:00 Volleyball ESCA vs SJSH27:30 NDA Tennis44:30 Lakers W Soccer Spotlight55:25 Lakers Lacrosse

This week features a big clash between the Barons and Bears in week 3 of the NDA football season as each team looks for their first win of the year.Barons also found victory on the volleyball and basketball courts with wins over West Ferris and Mattawa.Lakers Lacrosse continues their perfect start to the season with a win over western in OT.2:00 Football11:44 Volleyball21:00 Basketball25:30 Around the NDA28:00 Lakers and Club Sport Updates

West Ferris took on Scollard Hall last Friday in week 2 of the NDA Football season. We have highlights and an interview with Scollard coach Kyle Quinlan.In Girl's basketball Chippewa hosted Scollard Hall. Jackson after the game chatted with the Bears head coach looking a head to what is in store this season.We also have boy's volleyball highlights, Lakers homecoming and highlights from the u18 Trappers season opening weekend.0:00 Intro3:00 Football - WFSS vs SJSH11:30 Girl's Basketball17:10 Boy's Volleyball21:00 Lakers Homecoming24:25 Trappers OT winner31:28 Softball

The NDA season is back as football sees a senior clash under the lights between West Ferris and Algonquin. The Trojans came away with an impressive 34-19 victory. We have reactions from head coach Mark Robertson and QB Nick Corbeil.Chippewa took on Algonquin to start sr. boy's volleyball and won in 3 straight sets looking for another NDA championship and more on the provincial level this year. We chatted with head coach Craig Nodwell and left side Logan Gilpin following the win.Coverage also includes NDA golf results, girl's basketball, cross country and an update on the Nipissing Lakers soccer teams

This week's Sportscast features the return of football as Algonquin took on St Benedict from Sudbury in a pre NDA warmup.The Lakers Lacrosse team started their season with an impressive 14-12 win over Guelph we sat down with Jason Rudge the Laker's Head for our Spotlight Interview.You can find the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yr9J1Rh4RkWe also have highlights from the Laker's women's soccer home opener and a report on the success of Baseball Day in the Bay 2:00 Algonquin vs St Benedict11:00 Laker's Lacrosse26:00 Laker's Soccer29:15 Baseball Day in the Bay34:00 NDA Upcoming

This week's Sportscast features the winners of the different divisions of Club Softball happening around North Bay.Lakers' Men's Soccer also started their season on the road and we have results and upcoming for both Men's and Women's Soccer including their home opener on Wednesday night.Panthers' men's basketball coach Stephen Hong is our Spotlight interview talking about the team this year and what the goals are for this year. You can find the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCmPJbUPxDo

This week's Sportscast features coverage of the Men's Baseball final between Gateway and Assante as well as setting up Baseball Day in the Bay happening on Saturday September 6th.We also caught up with Corey Jackson from Action MMA who gives results from last weekend's Quest for the Title 7 that was held at the West Ferris Arena.2:30 Men's Baseball Finals10:00 Field of Dreams24:30 MMA41:00 Outro

This week's Sportscast features a conversation with Tihana Draves who grew up in North Bay and recently participated and won gold at the 2025 IPF World University Powerlifting Cup in Istanbul, Turkey.Tihana talks about her powerlifting journey and getting the chance to represent Great Britain on the world stage

This week's Sportscast features Men's League semi finals Game 2 between East Side Mario's and Assante.Chris Dawson talks his induction into the Hockey North Hall of Fame under the media category.We also cover the North Bay Panthers Cricket Club's recent results in the Soo at the 2nd annual north cup.2:40 Cricket, Warriors of Hope and Enduro Series8:30 Hockey North Hall of Fame24:00 Men's League Semi Finals

This week's Sportscast features Thomas Farrell who is the Athletic Director at Nbisiing. He talks about their future plans for introducing more organized sports and NDA participation.Liam Emond organizer of the 3's League talks about the season as it wrapped up last week and breaks down the Rec and Elite finals.Club baseball includes Men's League playoff update as the semi finals are set to begin this weekend. Also an update on Panthers youth baseball.2:20 Thomas Farrell talks Nbisiing Sports Program24:00 Men's League Baseball Update27:30 3's League37:00 Panther's Baseball43:00 NOHA Developmental Camps

This week's Echo Sportscast features updates in local baseball and basketball leagues as playoffs begin and end, plus a feature interview with Evan Gomes, coach of the North Bay Bulldogs 12U tykes provincial football champions.Video includes U18 Panthers' weekend win over the Sudbury Shamrocks and their playoff win over Gateway in the men's baseball league, as well as the 3s recreation division championship on Thursday night. The Guardians dribbled by the Knights in the third game of a best of three match.At the end of the show, cohost Paul McLean bids compadre Dave Dale bon voyage as he departs for other adventures. They launched the Echo Sportscast together last fall.

Joey Puddister joins Dave and Paul for a sportscast spotlight interview. As a former professional and varsity basketball player, Joey has seen it all!Puddister also discusses his role as the Director of AMP, the Athletic Mentorship and Preparation program, and what some athletes should expect in new phases of their life and careers, on and off the court.

The 44th Echo Sportscast about North Bay and area sports includes an interview with the Bulldogs coach as the 12u tykes head to Brantford, Ont. for the provincial championship game on Saturday.Also in the report is a Panthers baseball update after weekend action, the playoff picture for the 3s basketball league and video of a North Bay-born fighter taking a tough loss in his latest MMA bout.As part of the show, watch the first five minutes of the interview with Trista Bernier, a North Bay Sports Hall of Famer for pole vaulting (representing Canada at the Commonwealth Games) and now a local certified fitness trainer with decades of experience.

The lead story in today's Echo Sportscast sets up football playoffs Saturday as the North Bay Bulldogs U12 Tykes and U14 Bantams host playoff games on the Mike O'Shea gridiron at the Steve Omischl Sport Fields Complex. The Tykes, on a six-game winning streak, have a semifinal at 1 p.m. and bantams play a quarterfinal at 3 p.m.Also highlighted are tournament results for the North Bay Minor Girls Softball Blaze teams, there's a promo for the U18 Panthers baseball tournament and 3x3 basketball league results. And there's a full Spotlight interview with Mike Dupelle, departing U17 coach of the Spartans basketball team that finished fourth in Division 1 play this spring.Rounding out the report is a bit about two combat fighters with North Bay roots in MMA and Kickboxing bouts in Mississauga and Brampton, respectively, this Saturday night. Co-hosts Paul McLean and Dave Dale also discuss the new twin pad construction and arena design at the end.

Football fans will have a chance to cheer on the U12 Tykes Bulldogs as they host a quarterfinal game this Sunday on the Mike O'Shea gridiron at the Steve Omischl Sports Fields Complex.Kick off is 11 a.m., followed by regular season games for the bantams and junior varsity teams at 1 and 3 p.m.The Echo Sportscast #42 was recorded before we had the details, but the show still has some punch with a snippet of our Ken Pagan Spotlight interview featured mid-podcast.Show highlights include favourable results for North Bay Minor Girls Softball rep Blaze teams do well on the road, as well as the U11 Panthers baseball team that went undefeated against Southern Ontario teams on the weekend.Also reported are the results from the Kiwanis Triathlon and Canada Day Road Race, concluding with a tip of a hat to a North Bay born hockey player drafted to the NHL and feedback about our Bruce Downey Spotlight interview last week.

The 41st Echo Sportscast covers local minor baseball, girls softball, Bulldogs football, an upcoming kickboxing event and the rodeo held at Memorial Gardens last week.The Spotlight feature interview is with Bruce Downey, a life coach who works with university athletes.1:55 Sandlot Baseball U13 Tourney Weather-Proofed5:07 Blaze U15 excel in exhibition down south6:31 Bulldogs Tykes U12 win again7:40 Nick and Will Laporte twins win bareknuckle ice battles12:55 Bruce Downey intro15:40 Bruce Downey interview22:34 MMA discussion24:23 Action MMA Kickboxing even Aug. 23 West Ferris Arena38:11 North Bay Stampede

The Echo Sportscast #40 features producer Ben Sargent (filling in for Paul McLean) and co-host Dave Dale talking about the best NDA student athlete interview shorts (by viewership).Also on tap are interviews between McLean and 18U Jr. Lakers who helped at the Source for Sports sponsor hole at the One Kids Place golf tournament on Monday. Actual sports coverage includes results from the Mattawa Canoe Race, Bulldogs' football, girls' softball and men's baseball.

All levels of baseball news make up the bulk of the #39 episode of the Echo Sportscast, from t-ball to high school to youth and men's league.You'll like the video clips of the NDA final last Friday with an interview with West Ferris Trojans coach Jacob Brown describing their championship win over Chippewa.We also have a Spotlight interview with Dr. Rob Graham to talk about how athletes enjoy the trip as they chase their competitive dreams, followed by some video coverage of the North Bay Bulldogs that had an all-day set of games this past Sunday on the Mike O'Shea field at the Steve Omischl Sports Fields Complex.

The 38th Sportscast features the Trojans and Ravens both moving on to the NDA Baseball finals tonight June 6th at 6pm.Chippewa continued it's dominance in Sr Boys and Varsity Girls soccer both medaling at NOSSA with the boys moving onto OFSAA.Multiple schools had big days in NOSSA Track and Field and OFSAA Tennis.Club sports sees and update on last week's Action MMA tournament with Corey Jackson calling in to give us an update. We also cover youth baseball as the U9 Panthers travelled to the Soo.0:00 Intro2:00 NDA Baseball5:20 Soccer Update6:56 Track and Field9:36 OFSAA Tennis14:56 Spotlight Interview25:05 Action MMA 30:25 Club Baseball

The 37th episode of the Echo Sportscast features NDA soccer finals, baseball playoffs, beach volleyball and tennis. In club action promos, Action MMA is taking seven fighters to Sudbury for a big WAKO kickboxing card at the Caruso Club on Saturday night and the North Bay Pickle Ball Club open house at the Bourke Playground courts on Sunday.CORRECTION: The Action MMA event Aug. 23 is a WAKO K-1 Kickboxing event, not MMA as described.Other reports include U13 Panthers Baseball results and a North Bay Men's Baseball League update which includes the naming honours for the awards at the upcoming Baseball Cash Tourney June 27-29.Our Heritage Moment is a promo for Peter Handley's new book available at the North Bay Museum.

The Echo Sportscast #36 features high school playoff updates for soccer and the baseball picture heading into the last regular season game, a portion of the Spotlight interview with Cooper Lamb, and the North Bay Bulldogs Football Club season's kickoff results. Also covered by co-hosts Dave Dale and Jacob Brown was the first North Bay Men's Baseball League game.

Jacob Brown joins the Echo Sportscast #35 as a guest co-host filling in for Paul McLean. Brown and co-host Dave Dale serve up a buffet of local North Bay and area sports news and features, including highlights of high school soccer and men's league baseball.The Spotlight interview is with Marc Mathon, coach and organizer of the North Bay Bulldogs Football club, which kicks off their 2025 season with four games Saturday, May 17, on the Mike O'Shea Field at the Steve Omischl Sports Fields Complex from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.The Heritage Moment promotes a reunion for city playground and lifeguard staff being planned for July 25-26 as part of North Bay's Centennial Celebration in 2025.