Busy weekend for Sherbrooke-area sport clubs
The Eastern Townships saw a flurry of youth and senior competition over the weekend, with local teams from Sherbrooke and neighbouring communities posting results in baseball and soccer, while Hockey Sherbrooke published planned start dates for several 2026-27 programs. Organisers in the region also promoted a pair of long gravel cycling routes from Eastman set for next weekend.
In senior baseball, Big Bill de Coaticook edged Unicanvas de Thetford Mines 8-6 in eight innings, a victory that leaves Coaticook first in the B45 standings at 21-8 according to the Ligue de Baseball Majeur du Québec’s Kreezee platform.
Sherbrooke-area baseball and soccer results
Regional league platforms added several late results from Thursday and Friday. Highlights affecting Sherbrooke-area clubs included:
- Sherbrooke Expos split a 15U AA doubleheader with Vikings CDQ, dropping the opener 9-8 before taking the nightcap 10-8.
- At 9U B, Magog’s Cubs Bleu defeated Sherbrooke’s Mariners 20-5.
- Granby’s Phénix Rouge shut out Red Sox Rouge 7-0 at 15U B; Brome-Missisquoi Giants fell 14-3 to the Braves at 13U A.
Soccer results posted through regional platforms also included local wins for Sherbrooke-area sides. In Senior Local Mixed play, Sherbrooke’s Alouette-Siboire defeated Celtic Richmond 6-1. In younger divisions, CS de Cowansville recorded several results across categories, and Dunham and Magog also posted wins against Sherbrooke-area opposition.
Hockey Sherbrooke outlines planned start dates for 2026-27 activities
The regional hockey association listed Saturday, Aug. 15, as the planned start of some 2026-27 activities. According to the schedule published by Hockey Sherbrooke, the initial group expected to begin on Saturday included the following categories:
| Day | Categories scheduled |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Aug. 15 | Harfangs M17 AAA; M18 D1 relève; M18 D1 |
| Sunday, Aug. 16 | M15 elite |
| Monday, Aug. 17 | M13 AAA; M13 elite; M15 AAA |
Hockey Sherbrooke cautioned that the announced dates were subject to change. The association’s posting presented the dates as planned starts for some activities, not as a finalised season calendar for every program.
Recreation and community impact
Beyond competitive schedules, the Eastern Townships continue to host recreational events that draw cyclists and families. A pair of long gravel cycling routes originating from Eastman are planned for next weekend, providing options for riders looking for challenging terrain in the region.
For Sherbrooke residents, the mix of results and schedules offers a reminder that the local sports season is in motion across age groups. From house-league soccer to AAA hockey development and senior baseball, the coming weeks will shape league standings and development pathways for young athletes across the region.
Residents and parents are advised to consult the relevant league platforms—Kreezee for the Ligue de Baseball Majeur du Québec and Spordle for many regional soccer and baseball results—as well as Hockey Sherbrooke’s official communications for any last-minute changes to start dates or schedules.
