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College, minor soccer picks Ontario coach to fill roles
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2019
Medicine Hat minor and college soccer has its new leader. Robert Cavicchia, hailing from Ontario, was announced Tuesday as the head coach of both Rattlers college teams as well as executive director of the Medicine Hat Soccer Association. Cavicchia, reached via cellphone Tuesday, said he was looking forward to the new jobs. “I am very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cubs keep pushing ahead
By SEAN ROONEY on May 8th, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney Colour has returned to the Medicine Hat Cubs’ logo, just as the team feels its fortunes on the ice are on the mend too. The junior B hockey club unveiled a sleek new look Tuesday, replete with the old orange and even a splash of red on the new feline’s teeth. They’ll get new ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts win a wild one
By Medicine Hat News on May 8th, 2019
The McCoy Colts and Brooks Buffalos were locked in a defensive, one-run duel Tuesday. Then the bullpens got involved. McCoy held on for a 14-12 win in high school baseball action in Brooks, putting up 10 runs in the sixth inning before Brooks stormed back and ended the game with the bases loaded. Evan Morrison ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FAME: Female athletes in profile
By JORDAN PANCOAST on May 8th, 2019
famemedicinehat@gmail.com Females in Action Moving and Empowering is committed to support women and girls in the Medicine Hat area participate in sport and physical activity. At most stages in life girls are less active than boys of the same age, women are increasingly being diagnosed with diseases that are attributable to inactivity, and both girls ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notre Dame, Irvine win in badminton
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
The South Zone junior high badminton championships were held in Lethbridge Saturday, with plenty of winners hailing from Medicine Hat and area. When it was all said and done, Notre Dame Academy went home with the 4J (large school) banner and Irvine the 3J banner. Nanton’s JT Foster won 2J and Gilbert Paterson of Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings, Mohawks win on the diamond
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
Crescent Heights’ Vikings got off to a massive start and didn’t let up Monday in a 21-2 win at Erle Rivers in high school baseball action. The Vikings scored nine runs before starter Dylan Fauth had even thrown a pitch, then put up seven and five in the fourth and fifth innings, respectively, to ensure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Junior golfers dust off snow and play
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
Bad weather may have slowed the start of Medicine Hat’s golf season, but local juniors were busy competing already this past weekend. At a snowy Paradise Canyon in Lethbridge, a handful of Hat-and-area boys were among the leaders at the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s Alberta Season Opener. Caleb Kinch had the best finish, third ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spar Wars showcases martial arts force
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
With more than 160 competitors and five types of karate competition going on, Saturday’s annual martial arts tournament at Eagle Butte High School really was aptly named: Spar Wars. Organizer Ally DeWolfe of Karate-Do Academy said in an email to the News that athletes ranged in age from three to 65, coming from Alberta and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lacrosse: Midget team clutch early
By Medicine Hat News on May 7th, 2019
Now that’s how you start your lacrosse season. Medicine Hat’s midget Sun Devils opened their campaign in Okotoks this past weekend, winning a tournament final in overtime Sunday night. Facing a team from Denver, the Devils won 10-9 in the sudden death OT. Bryson Helmle’s hat trick led the way while Matthew MacPherson, Ty Moore, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A lasting legacy: Soccer players hit the pitch in memory of Keith Sykes
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 6th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Every year, Jeff, Katie and Kyle Sykes make a trip to the Methanex Bowl to honour the memory of their father. Keith Sykes passed away nearly four years ago, but his memory quickly became the focus of the annual 7-a-side soccer tournament, now named in his honor. “To see his name live on throughout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UCT tourney cut short due to snow
By Medicine Hat News on May 6th, 2019
The UCT High School Baseball Tournament was forced to cancel all its remaining games Saturday after the city was hit with a fresh batch of snow. Although the schedule was initially adjusted in an attempt to crown a champion, the snow and inclement weather continued into the afternoon, forcing organizers to call off the tournament. ... Read More »
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