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North Stars Win Season Opener

The Owen Sound North Stars Junior B Lacrosse team opened their season over the weekend with a game in Wallaceburg.

The North Stars beat the Thrashers 7-5 led by captain Tyler Gibbons with 2 goals and an assist. Gibbons was named the North Stars Player of the Game.

It was part of a double header for Wallaceburg who also lost 11-9 to Ennismore to start the season at 0-2.

The Thrashers are in Owen Sound this coming Saturday.

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