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Watson on to Pan Am Games hurdles final
By Medicine Hat News on August 7th, 2019
Sage Watson is going to run for a medal at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. The professional track athlete from Seven Persons finished second in her 400 metre hurdles semifinal Tuesday, leading from an outside lane for most of the run but pushed hard to the finish line; only the top three were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juniors’ win a first for Hat Little League ball
By Medicine Hat News on August 7th, 2019
It’s a crazy week for Medicine Hat’s Junior Little League All-Stars: or, as we should now call them, Team Canada. From filling out questionnaires from ESPN to a huge ovation at Tuesday’s Mavericks game, the 13- and 14-year-olds won’t even have time for a team practice as they get set to don the maple leaf ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs will start on road
By Medicine Hat News on August 7th, 2019
As dark clouds rolled in at Athletic Park, the Medicine Hat Mavericks’ chances of hosting a playoff series rolled out. The Mavs lost 11-1 to the Okotoks Dawgs Tuesday, relegating them to third in the Western Canadian Baseball League’s Western Division with a game to go in the regular season. “Tough day,” said catcher Colton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat team at oldtimer baseball nationals goes 1-3
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2019
Medicine Hat’s entry at the Canadian National Oldtimers Baseball Federation championships started well but couldn’t pull out the finish they hoped for. In Calgary this past weekend, the Gas City entry in the men’s 35-over division beat the Clive Legends 6-1 Friday, but lost their last three games including a playoff matchup Sunday. The win ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Collaros had a tough go with Riders
By Graham Kelly on August 6th, 2019
Ever since backup quarterback Cody Farjado started and performed well, Saskatchewan management was under intense pressure from the media to assure the public that Zach Collaros would not be coming back. Cries for his concussed head usually were couched in concerns for his health, which might be true in part. But the major motivation of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs put home field in sight
By Medicine Hat News on August 6th, 2019
When the Western Canadian Baseball League playoffs begin Thursday, Moose Jaw will head to Regina, Weyburn will start at Swift Current and Edmonton will be in Okotoks for the first round. But Medicine Hat and Lethbridge? Thanks to a 9-6 Mavericks win on the road Monday, that series’ starting point has yet to be decided. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks stay in front of Bulls with win over Giants
By Medicine Hat News on August 3rd, 2019
The Medicine Hat Mavericks held onto their one-game lead over the Lethbridge Bulls for second in the WCBL’s Western Division thanks to a 6-4 victory over the Fort McMurray Giants on Friday at Athletic Park. The Bulls (29-24) did their part to narrow the gap with a 14-7 win over the Bombers Friday night in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat through to semis at Canadian Junior Little League Championship
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 3rd, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat AAA All-Stars punched their ticket to the Canadian Junior Little League Championship semifinals with a 7-5 victory over B.C. on Friday in Lethbridge – pushing the Alberta champions into a rematch with undefeated Quebec on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Needing a victory to stay alive at the tournament, Medicine Hat came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sillinger making the most of his off-season
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 3rd, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Cole Sillinger’s off-season has been anything but dull. The 16-year-old Regina product has been hard at work preparing for his first full season with the Medicine Hat Tigers, and last week he got the opportunity to showcase his skills alongside the nation’s top talent in his age group as one of 112 players at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Libke relishing playoff race as a coach
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 2nd, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Jared Libke went through plenty of noteworthy periods during his tenure as a starting pitcher with the Medicine Hat Mavericks – from post-season comebacks to last year’s near-record win total and eventual championship – but he never experienced anything quite like this summer’s playoff race. Libke spent three seasons on the mound before closing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hatters drop heartbreaker at Canadian Junior Little League Championship
By Medicine Hat News on August 2nd, 2019
The Medicine Hat AAA All-Stars were one big swing away from handing Quebec their first loss at the Canadian Junior Little League Championship on Thursday in Lethbridge — but the rally fell just short. After giving up a one-run lead in the top of the seventh inning, Medicine Hat rallied for back-to-back two-out baserunners before ... Read More »
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