Cape Breton Capers midfielder Grace Hannaford prepares for a free kick during Atlantic University Sport action at Ness Timmons Field in Sydney earlier this season. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentCapers land Nova Scotia recruit THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Cape Breton Capers women’s basketball team is wasting no time with recruitment for next fall.Article contentArticle contentThe team announced the commitment of five-foot-nine guard Jesse McCarron, a top Nova Scotia recruit, for the 2026-27 Atlantic University Sport season.Article contentMcCarron, who has deep sports ties to Cape Breton through her aunts and uncles, is from New Glasgow and plays with North Nova Education Centre and the Nova Scotia provincial team.Article contentArticle content“In my 27 years of watching high school basketball in the Maritimes, she is one of the most competitive players I have ever seen,” said Capers head coach Fabian McKenzie in a press release.Article content“She runs the floor hard, attacks the rim hard and there is not a loose ball or rebound she won’t pursue, plus her defensive effort is always at maximum intensity.”Article contentMcCarron will pursue a bachelor of science degree at Cape Breton University while playing for the Capers program.Article content****Capers given R.W. Hugh award at nationals The Cape Breton Capers may not have brought home a national gold medal last week in Hamilton, but they didn’t leave Ontario empty handed.Article contentCape Breton was presented with the R.W. Hugh Fair Play Award at the U Sports Women’s Soccer Championship last weekend.Article contentOver the last 16 national appearances, the women’s soccer program was given the award 13 times. The Montreal Carabins won the women’s national title with a 2-1 victory over the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds last Sunday at Ron Joyce Stadium.Article contentArticle contentThe bronze medal match between Laval and Trinity Western was cancelled due to inclement weather.Article content*****Dubois undergoes surgery Article contentA former Cape Breton Eagles player will miss an extended period of time this season.Article contentWashington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois is expected to miss three to four months of action after undergoing surgery on Nov. 7 to address injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles, the team announced last Sunday.Article contentThe 27-year-old Dubois last played on Oct. 31 against the New York Islanders. He played six minutes and two seconds before leaving the contest with a lower-body injury.Article contentIn six games with the Capitals this season, Dubois has no points.Article contentDubois is in the third season of an eight-year, $68 million contract that comes with an $8.5 million annual salary.Article content*****Summerside trade Sydney goaltender A Cape Breton hockey player has been traded in the junior A ranks.
Cape Breton Sports in Brief for Nov. 17, 2025
