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 Basketball
8:30 Volleyball
17:20 Hockey
24:45 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 Basketball
11:30 Volleyball
19:30 Hockey
31:00 Football
40:00 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 Hockey
11:45 Volleyball
15:30 Basketball
24:40 Other NDA Updates
31:25 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_0eN0FnPoBEJLwkkOzxWw1g

And 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 Hockey
5:45 Girls Volleyball
11:25 Boys Basketball
18:30 Chippewa's 2026 football push
26:45 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=VyNut2ZOgNo

The Lakers hosted Western in boys volleyball. We have highlights from Friday nights 5 set game.

0:00 Intro
2:35 NDA Hockey
10:30 Boys Basketball
18:51 Girls Volleyball
21:40 Football All Stars
26:00 NOHA Christmas Camps
37:00 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 Cite
5:50 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 Intro
2:28 Chippewa vs Scollard hockey
17:00 Basketball 
26:51 Volleyball
34:05 Lakers Lacrosse
45:50 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 team

0:00 Intro
1:50 Girl's Basketball
13:10 Boy's Volleyball
25:55 NDA Hockey
39:00 Lakers and Panther updates