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DeSonia enjoying role atop Mavericks lineup
By JAMES TUBB on June 15th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Braden DeSonia isn’t afraid about the Medicine Hat heat, he’s experienced Missouri heat. The Medicine Hat Mavericks centre fielder says those humid summers in Missouri is where he learned how to hydrate properly. But Mavs fans won’t see the 21-year-old applying any sunscreen this season. “I don’t wear sunscreen,” DeSonia said. “I just let ... Read More »
1 responseHat wrestler claims national title
By JAMES TUBB on June 15th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Will Kozakewich has three more years to win another national wrestling title and he plans to achieve that. The Grade 9 Irvine student, who wrestles for the Hat High Hawks, won gold in the U17 Men’s freestyle 110kg at the Canadian Wrestling Championships this weekend in Tsuut’ina Nation, Alta. He said it was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks fall 8-5 in Swift Current
By James Tubb on June 14th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks had a slow start Tuesday night. The Mavericks allowed eight runs in the first five innings and ultimately lost 8-5 in Moose Jaw against the Miller Express. Hunter Cooper took the decision on the mound with two strikeouts in three innings pitched, giving up six runs allowed on six hits. Kameron ... Read More »
1 responseInjury forces Watson to stop ’22 race season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2022
A back injury suffered before the 2020 Olympic Summer Games will pull Sage Watson off the track. The Seven Persons’ product announced on Facebook Monday she is stepping back from racing this season to “fully recover and give my body the break it needs and deserves.” Watson said she injured her back a month and ... Read More »
1 responseTalons hand out athletic awards
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2022
The Eagle Butte High School Talons recognized their athletes achievements and success with their year-end awards. The Talons celebrated the 2021-22 athletic season last Wednesday by naming each team’s most valuable players and awarding a Team Pride Award. Eagle Butte athletes of the year were Justin Jager, Colton Robinson and Sarah Pimblett. Jager and Pimblett ... Read More »
1 responseHeavy horse competition in Dunmore this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2022
The definition of horse power will be on full display this weekend. The Dunmore Equestrian Heavy Horse Team Competition will take place at the Dunmore arena Saturday afternoon. There will be 10 teams in action who will navigate and pull their way through 10 different skill testing obstacles that are based on ability, talent and ... Read More »
1 responseJunior tennis talent on full display
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 14th, 2022
The courts at the Medicine Hat Tennis Club were in full throttle Saturday. The club hosted the annual Junior Singles Tournament Saturday with 44 juniors participating in open and rookie divisions. In the eight-and-under division, Eli Streifel won the open side 3-2 against Nash Portelance. Nolan Funk took first in the rookie division with Hendrix ... Read More »
1 responseMavs hit early rough patch in young season
By JAMES TUBB on June 14th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks are going through it right now. After starting the Western Canadian Baseball League season 3-0, the Mavericks have gone 2-7 including a 12-5 loss to the Edmonton Prospects Sunday at Athletic Park, and a 15-10 loss to the Swift Current 57’s on the road Saturday. Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeske ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks lose to Edmonton on Sunday
By James Tubb on June 12th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks need a day off. The Mavericks lost 12-5 to the Edmonton Prospects Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park to cap off a stretch of five games in five days. Medicine Hat went 1-4 on the stretch as their record falls to 5-7 on the young Western Canadian Baseball League season. Mavericks head ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks fall 15-10 Saturday in Swift Current
By James Tubb on June 11th, 2022
Saturday’s Mavericks game in Swift Current was an offensive affair. Medicine Hat and the Swift Current 57’s combined for 25 runs as the Mavericks fell 15-10. The two WCBL clubs went back and forth as the Mavericks opened the contest with a four run first inning that Swift Current matched. Medicine Hat scored two runs ... Read More »
1 responseCooper brings steadying force to Mavs ‘pen
By James Tubb on June 11th, 2022
Hunter Cooper has enjoyed his return to Medicine Hat almost as much as he’s enjoyed seeing his teammates experience Mavericks fans. The 22-year-old was a Maverick in 2019 and said it’s exciting to see guys playing in front of the largest crowd of their young careers. “I know a lot of these guys have never ... Read More »
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