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Pancoast leads Twist and Flip with provincial silver
By Medicine Hat News on May 17th, 2022
Nine-year-old Lauren Pancoast clinched an all-around silver medal at the Alberta Gymnastics Championships over the weekend to lead a strong showing from her Twist and Flip team of gymnasts. Competing in Level 3-B, Pancoast finished second in the beam, fourth in the uneven bars, sixth in the floor event and seventh in the vault for ... Read More »
3 responsesKnights bounce back from two losses to escape weekend with a win
By Medicine Hat News on May 17th, 2022
The Medicine Hat K of C Knights shook off a pair of tough losses and escaped the weekend with a 16-7 win over the Sherwood Park A’s on Saturday. The victory – led by Declan Foshaug’s 2-for-2 performance – came on the heels of a pair of Friday losses, 11-9 to the Calgary Stride and ... Read More »
3 responsesSillinger excited to build off rookie season
By JAMES TUBB on May 14th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Cole Sillinger is watching this year’s NHL playoffs with a purpose: to play in them next season. The 18-year-old – 19 on May 16 – played more NHL games this season with the Columbus Blue Jackets than junior hockey games in the WHL with the Medicine Hat Tigers. Sillinger was asked in his end-of-season ... Read More »
1 responseTwo local dart players off to youth nationals
By JAMES TUBB on May 13th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Two Medicine Hat dart players will be competing on the big stage. Jaliah Kochie and Sofia Mcfarlane will be repressing team Alberta when they compete at the Youth Nationals running May 19-22. The 19-year-old Kochie will be competing in nationals for her third time while Mcfarlane will be making her debut on the national ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat boxing pillar to be inducted to Sports Wall of Fame this month
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 13th, 2022
The Medicine Hat Sports Wall of Fame will be adding another member this month. The city announced Thursday the late William Lauder will be inducted on May 26 during a ceremony at the Big Marble Go Centre. In their press release the city says, “Lauder was instrumental in the development of the Medicine Hat Boxing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts take first battle of Med Hat
By JAMES TUBB on May 13th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Advantage McCoy Colts senior baseball team. The Colts beat the Hat High Hawks 9-2 Thursday night to take the first inner-city matchup since 2019. Colts head coach Cole Schreiber said he’s proud of his team for starting the game hot and picking up the win to remain undefeated on the season. “Right from the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Colts and Hawks face off for first time in two years
By JAMES TUBB on May 12th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb One of Medicine Hat’s top inner-city rivalries will flex its muscle tonight when the McCoy Colts and Hat High Hawks varsity baseball teams face off. The two baseball teams haven’t faced off in two seasons due to COVID-19 putting a halt to the high school seasons. Hawks head coach Lyall Foran said he’s excited ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL:Don’t count out the Blue Bombers
By GRAHAM KELLY on May 12th, 2022
Winnipeg head coach Mike O’Shea is a man of few words. He lets his players do the talking. They, the winners of the last two Grey Cups, are out to achieve what no CFL team has done since Edmonton, 1980-82, that is, win three Grey Cups in a row. While easier said than done, don’t ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat Massacre race has record turnout
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 11th, 2022
The 15th annual SEASAR Medicine Hat Massacre race had a record turnout this weekend traversing Cypress Hills Park. There were 110 teams comprising 235 participants from across Western Canada aged anywhere from 14 to 74. Race organizer Paul MacKenzie said this was many racers’ first big event. This year’s Big Race involved hiking in the ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat boxing wins big in Saskatchewan
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 11th, 2022
This weekend was a strong showing for the Medicine Hat Boxing Club. The club attended the South Saskatchewan Classic hosted by the Sandhills Boxing Club at the Leader Community Centre in Leader, Sask. MHBC’s Jacob Walne defeated Ryder Bredy from Sandhills in the 95 lb. Jr. B division. Nate Vlosser defeated Kade Ruckaber from Regina ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatter part of Vanier Cup winning Mustangs
By JAMES TUBB on May 11th, 2022
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb It’s hard to beat the start of Piercen Meier’s University football career. The 18-year-old Hat High alumni was a part of the Western Mustangs team that won the Vanier Cup in December 2021. The Mustangs, based in London, Ont., beat the University of Saskatchewan 27-21 Dec. 4 to capture the USports title. The defensive ... Read More »
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