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Mavericks fall 10-3 Sunday in Moose Jaw
By James Tubb on June 11th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks wrapped up their weekend on a sour note. The Mavericks lost 10-3 Sunday in Moose Jaw against the Miller Express. The loss comes a little over 16 hours after Medicine Hat beat the Miller Express 7-6 Saturday evening. Moose Jaw opened the scoring with a one-out solo home run from designated ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks win close Saturday night contest in Moose Jaw
By James Tubb on June 10th, 2023
After a night of trading runs, the Medicine Hat Mavericks were the final team to cross home plate Saturday night. The Mavericks beat the Moose Jaw Miller Express 7-6 in the first of a two-game set against the East division leaders. Medicine Hat entered the Saturday contest of a 12-3 blowout win over the Brooks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts (finally) clinch provincial baseball crown
By JAMES TUBB on June 10th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb After battling a rain delay and postponement leading to a two-day wait, the Monsignor McCoy Colts varsity baseball team became provincial champions Friday. The Colts beat the Medicine Hat High Hawks 11-5 at Jeffries park, a continuation of the postponed finals Wednesday where McCoy led 6-1 at the top of the sixth inning. Colts ... Read More »
1 responseMavs beat Brooks 12-3 Friday
By James Tubb on June 9th, 2023
One night after getting blown out, the Medicine Hat Mavericks put up a crooked number of their own. The Mavericks beat the Brooks Bombers 12-3 Friday night at Athletic Park. The lopsided win comes a night removed from a 19-3 loss in Sylvan Lake against the Gulls. Mavericks head coach Mark Goodman says they were ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat Softball hosts two tournaments over weekend, gearing up for two more
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 9th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Minor Softball Association hosted two divisions for local tournament play over the weekend. The U13 house league tournament had five teams compete, playing a total of 11 games. The Mambas beat the Vamps 12-10 in the semifinals to advance to the finals against the Gators. The Gators came out on top ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial HS baseball finals to resume at 5:30 p.m. tonight
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 9th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The resuming of the Alberta Premier Baseball League championship has been set for tonight. The high school finals between the Medicine Hat High Hawks and Monsignor McCoy Colts was suspended in the top of the 6th inning due to rain Wednesday. That game, which the Colts led 6-1 at the time of stoppage, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waves Swim Club attends Trex invitational over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 9th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Waves swim club showcased their talents last weekend in Calgary. The local swim club had 19 swimmers compete at the Trex Invitational hosted by UCSC at the University of Calgary over the weekend. The Waves club results were: Quinn Baht (8) Placed 31st in 100m back, 36th in 50m fly, 41th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter wins bench press world championship
By JAMES TUBB on June 9th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Shane Martin knew when he got under the bar for his third attempt at a world championship lift, something special was about to happen. The 35-year-old Hatter won first place and the title of world champion at the International Powerlifting Federation Bench Press World Championships with his bench press of 347.5kg (765lbs). Martin, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC swim club competes in Calgary over weekend
By James Tubb on June 8th, 2023
Medicine Hat News Nine swimmers from Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club were in provincial action this weekend. The AMAC swimmers attended the Cascade Swimming International: Fukuoka Funk Provincial Series #4 meet this past weekend at the MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary. Results are as follows. Abigail Begin (15) Placed ninth in 50m Back, 34th ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Kelly’s Peerless Pigskin Prognostication
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Can Winnipeg Wing Commander Zach Collaros win his third straight Most Outstanding Player Award? Will Elk herder Chris Jones beat Roughrider boss Craig Dickenson to the unemployment line? Can Lion tamer Rick Campbell make a silk purse out of two sows’ ears? Will everything be Jake at the Crowchild Corral? It’s time for my ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial finals postponed with Colts leading 6-1
By JAMES TUBB on June 8th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Wednesday’s provincial high school baseball finals didn’t end with gloves flying in celebration or a Gatorade shower on the winning coach, but were instead put on pause due to rain showers. The Alberta Premier Baseball League championship hosted at Athletic Park was postponed in the top of the sixth inning due to rain, with ... Read More »
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