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Two Comox Valley teens are among 47 athletes selected for Cycling Canada teams as coaches look ahead to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.

BARB THOMSON

Comox Valley United lost 4-1 to the Victoria Highlanders on a stormy Saturday night at the Vanier turf field. Heading into the match, the two teams had held a share of third place in the Vancouver Island Soccer League first division standings.

Dillan Glennie of Courtenay has earned a spot on the Canadian freestyle ski team.

The Comox Valley Glacier Kings lost a home and home against the Nanaimo Buccaneers, Thursday and Saturday.

Gorge FC exacted some revenge against Comox Valley United with a 3-2 win Saturday in Victoria in Vancouver Island Soccer League action.

The Comox Valley Glacier Kings and Oceanside Generals split a home and home matchup on the weekend.

The Comox Valley United men鈥檚 soccer team bumped its record to 3-0-2 with a 4-0 win over Juan de Fuca, Saturday in Victoria.

It was a special day in Comox Friday. The Canadian Sailing Team and Development Squad hit the water in the morning accompanied by Peter Lawless, Canadian Olympic Committee vice-president, for some daily training.

One year ago, Candice Wheeldon qualified for the New York City Marathon, with a personal best time of 4:20:49 at the Boundary Bay Marathon in Delta.