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Jeske: This team goes with Zach Stark
By JAMES TUBB on August 13th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Medicine Hat catcher Zach Stark is leading the Mavericks on and off the field. The 22-year-old Hatter carried the bulk of innings behind the plate in the regular season and has become the mainstay at the position due to both necessity and his ability. Mavericks head coach Tyler Jeske said the Mavericks will only ... Read More »
2 responsesMavericks win pitchers duel in Moose Jaw to take series lead
By James Tubb on August 12th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks are on the verge of their first WCBL finals since 2018. The Mavericks won 2-1 to take Game 1 on Friday night in Moose Jaw as they lead the Miller Express 1-0 in their best of three East divison finals series. The win gives the Mavericks a chance to punch their ... Read More »
1 responseLongtime local umpire reaches his dream level
By JAMES TUBB on August 12th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Dave Jones was set to umpire the Junior Little League Softball World Series in 2020 when the world shut down due to COVID-19. He would have to wait two years, but his dream finally came true this summer. The longtime umpire from Redcliff was one of 12 officials on the crew for the Softball ... Read More »
1 responseMavs leadership keeps team focused in playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on August 12th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks emitted a lot of positive energy throughout their East Division semifinal series against the Regina Red Sox. A large part of that is thanks to their leadership core. The Mavericks did not collapse throughout the two game series sweep and only trailed Regina for an inning throughout the series – ... Read More »
1 responseMedicine Hat lawn bowling hosts provincial tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 11th, 2022
Some of the province’s top lawn bowlers competed in Medicine Hat last weekend. The Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club hosted its Medicine Hat Memorial Triples Tournament last Saturday and Sunday. The Bowls Alberta sanctioned provincial tournament had six teams from three different clubs participating from Medicine Hat, Edmonton and Lethbridge. Richard Turner, Thelma Melnichuk and ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: Is it possible the emperor has no clothes?
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 11th, 2022
The Edmonton Elks opened the season at B.C. Place with a 59-15 loss to the Lions. Last Friday they dropped their eighth game of the 2022 campaign, also in Vancouver, 46-14. Yes, B.C. quarterback Nathan Rourke was sensational but the Elks have also managed to lose four times between the maulings on the West Coast. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks embrace new roles in playoffs
By JAMES TUBB on August 11th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Through the Medicine Hat Mavericks’ sweep of their East Division semifinal series against the Regina Red Sox, it was players in new roles having a big hand in the team’s success. In their Game 1 win, Tory Nelson – who played a majority of second and third base this season – contributed offensively and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not the underdogs, not the favourites: Mavericks riding high after sweep of Sox
By JAMES TUBB on August 11th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks were in control during their East Division semifinals against the Regina Red Sox. The Mavericks completed the sweep of the best-of-three series Tuesday night with a 3-2 win in Game 2. Through the 18 innings of the series, the Mavericks – who entered the series as the fourth seed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals shine at drag strip over the weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 10th, 2022
Medicine Hat and area racers finished high in the rankings during points weekend at the local drag strip. Redcliff’s Trent Krell won Friday’s street race with Jason Meyer from Medicine Hat finishing in second. Keith Easton and Derek Roth from Medicine Hat finished in first and second place, respectively, in the Friday night bike race. ... Read More »
1 responseAll cylinders firing for Mavericks in Game 1
By JAMES TUBB on August 10th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks were all business Monday night in Regina. The Mavericks scored early and beat the Red Sox 11-7 in Game 1 of their best-of-three East Division semifinal series to kick off the WCBL playoffs. They brought the 1-0 lead back to Medicine Hat and Athletic Park on Tuesday for their first ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks win Game 2, sweep East semi-finals
By James Tubb on August 9th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Mavericks are moving on to the East finals. The Mavericks swept their East semi-finals series Tuesday night with a 3-2 win in Game 2 against the Regina Red Sox. Medicine Hat entered the contest after beating the Red Sox 11-7 Monday night in Regina to take the lead in their best-of-3 series. ... Read More »
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