Sports Headlines / December 10, 2004

Quarter-final defeat ends breakthrough season for Lisgar volleyball   At first glance, it would seem as though the Lisgar Collegiate Institute Lords simply had a very successful volleyball season.   Bike shops prep cyclists for slush and snow   Black ice, freezing rain, and slush are just some of the things that plague Ottawa drivers every winter. Driving in Ottawa in the winter is one thing, but cycling is another.   Plant centre a success for the active community   There’s no mistaking that after only six months since its official opening, the scene at the Plant Recreation Centre is a sure sign of success.   Sports Beat: Was the Grey Cup a huge success? Don’t believe the hype   Financially speaking the 92nd Grey Cup was a huge success pulling in an estimated $9 million in revenue, according to team president Brad Watters, but local fans didn’t get much bang for their buck.