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2008 in the Lennox Herald sports headlines

THE Lennox Herald has brought you the biggest and best selection of local sport throughout 2008. Read

Badminton: Bonhill teen gets Scotland call-up

BONHILL badminton ace Steven Stewart ended 2008 on a high after receiving a Scotland team call-up. Read

Adam Wilson

Tennis: Dumbarton youngster trains with Jamie Murray

TENNIS star Adam Wilson was one of 40 lucky youngsters to train with Jamie Murray yesterday (Monday). Read

Sailing: Rising stars move closer to Olympic dream

EMERGING sailing star Luke Patience and his sailing partner moved a step closer to Olympic selection after hitting the heights of UK number one and 16th in the world rankings. Read

Charlotte Dobson

Sailing: Helensburgh woman aims for success in 2009

SAILING sensation Charlotte Dobson is hoping to recapture the form that saw her contend with the world’s top sailors. Read

Mark Buckley

Superbikes: Alexandria man to get his fitness into check

SUPERBIKE sensation Mark Buckley has hooked up with five-star hotel Cameron House to get his fitness in check for the new season. Read

Amy Gibson

Hockey: Dumbarton teen named in Team GB

DUMBARTON teenager Amy Gibson will be going for gold – after being named in Team GB for the fifth Australian Youth Olympic Festival. Read

Janice Hawick

Netball: Dumbarton Harp disrupt Harmony

DESPITE a one-player handicap in the first quarter, Dumbarton Harp romped to victory over Harmony Row last week. Read

Sailing: Helensburgh woman aims to make 2012 Olympics

HELENSBURGH sailor Charlotte Dobson has added a new driving force to her campaign to make the 2012 Olympics – thanks to Arnold Clark. Read

Sailing: Helensburgh hero is coach of the year

HELENSBURGH sailing supremo Stephen Park, who masterminded the British sailing team’s success is Beijing, has had his achievements recognised with a special award. Read

Tae Kwon Do: Dumbarton club members win gold medals

FOUR members of Dumbarton Tae-Kwon Do Club returned from the British Black Belt Championships as gold medal winners. Read

Indoor Bowling: Dumbarton senior gents beat league leaders

DUMBARTON’S senior gents team entertained league leaders Ardrossan last Saturday looking for revenge after a narrow defeat in the corresponding away game. Read

Powerlifting: Dumbarton strongwoman lifts third title

STRONGWOMAN Bernie McKinley stormed her way to a third world powerlifting title in America last week. Read

Gordon Reid photo by Chen Gong

Tennis: Helensburgh teen in running for top title

WHEELCHAIR tennis sensation Gordon Reid is in the running for a top title. Read

Hockey: Loch Lomond ladies crash to defeat

AFTER suffering a crashing defeat to Glasgow Accies on Saturday this match on the Sunday was always going to be a tough fixture. Read

Kirktonhill Tennis Club

Tennis: Kirktonhill club helps young talent

KIRKTONHILL Tennis Club has been preening the tennis talent of the future – with specialist coaching sessions. Read

Netball: Indifferent start has Dumbarton Harp girls under pressure

DUMBARTON Harp were punished for their slow start by a skilful St Stephen’s side last week. Read

Karate: Gradings at Renton CE Centre

DO-Shi-Kai karate club students were star performers at a recent course and grading in the Renton CE Centre with sixth Dan Sensei Kenny Taylor. Read

Badminton: Bonhill ace reaches two finals

BONHILL badminton ace Steven Stewart reached two under 19 finals in Edinburgh last weekend. Read

Netball: Dumbarton Harp salvage a point

DUMBARTON Harp netball team battled hard to salvage a point on Saturday – but just couldn’t find enough goals to do it. Read

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