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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 »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks fall 5-3 Wednesday in Fort McMurray
By James Tubb on June 7th, 2023
A four-run sixth inning cost the Medicine Hat Mavericks on Wednesday. The Fort McMurray Giants scored four runs in the sixth frame as they held on to beat the Mavericks 5-3. Medicine Hat entered the contest off a complete reverse of a game, having beat Fort Murray 5-3 on Tuesday. Zac Robinson had the start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hawks with opportunity to repeat as provincial champs
By JAMES TUBB on June 7th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks varsity baseball team has a chance to complete a perfect season tonight. The Hawks meet the Monsignor McCoy Colts in provincial finals action for the second year in a row, looking to repeat as champions of the Alberta Premier Baseball League. Hawks head coach Cam Rittinger says they’re approaching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts bring youthful energy to provincial finals
By JAMES TUBB on June 7th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts are playing with house money when it comes to the provincial finals. The Colts varsity baseball team is looking to play spoiler as they face the Medicine Hat High Hawks in provincial finals action for the second year in a row. Colts head coach Cole Schreiber says they are prepared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Soccer Association hires new technical director
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 7th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Soccer Association filled the role of their technical director. The association announced Monday the signing of Joe Taylor to fulfill the role. The technical director will be responsible for player development, coaching development and working with the association to increase the overall enhancement of the soccer programs in Medicine Hat. Taylor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks put up 12 hits in 7-3 win in Fort McMurray
By James Tubb on June 6th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks flexed their offensive muscles Tuesday night. The Mavericks notched 12 hits as they beat the Fort McMurray Giants 7-3 at Legacy Dodge Field. Medicine Hat entered the contest off a 9-4 loss in Sylvan Lake against the Gulls on Monday. Both the Giants and Mavericks were held off the scoreboard for ... Read More »
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