Scott Lieph during practice in Sooke.

Scott Lieph during practice in Sooke.

Loggers at ICS

Sooke Loggers are playing at the ISC World Tournament Quad Cities IA/IL this week. First game won, 10-3 in five innings.

Sooke Loggers are playing at the  ISC World Tournament Quad Cities IA/IL this week. First game won, 10-3 in five innings.

The Sooke News Mirror will run an update next week with the final outcome of the World Tournament.

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