Sooke Celtic lost 2-1 to Lakehill in the Sir John Jackson Cup semifinal, the match was tied at 1-1 at the half. Lakehill’s first half goal was a penalty kick. The match was played at Fred Milne Park in front of several hundred home fans. I also saw Robb, the610photographer, at the match so check with him for photos as well. Phillip at Sideline Photos has a great selection of photos from the match, check out the link on his website.
Photos below by Mark, editor@sookesports.ca
The Sooke Soccer Club has a significant local presence, with teams competing in the Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL).
Sooke has two distinct “tribes”: the youth fastpitch community and the massive adult slo-pitch scene.
Hockey is a popular and growing sport in Sooke with the Sooke Minor Hockey Association experiencing a significant increase in registration in recent years.
Sooke is moving from being a “travel-only” sport to having its own dedicated local programs thanks to the new outdoor box.
Currently, Sooke does not have its own standalone rugby club. Local players typically play for Westshore RFC in Colwood or participate in school programs and regional camps.
The Sooke Blue Devils Junior Football program has established a local presence in the community, allowing Sooke-based athletes to compete on home turf rather than commuting to Langford.