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Eagle Butte High honours its top Talons
By JUSTIN SEWARD, ALBERTA NEWSPAPER GROUP on June 6th, 2020
While Eagle Butte High School could not host an in-person banquet to recognize its athletes’ achievement this year, the school was able to hand out awards through social media on June 3. The Male Athlete of the Year award was shared between William Baird, Gavin Derkson, and Aiden Heller. Baird was the first six-sport athlete ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Twist and Flip navigates COVID, celebrates a birthday
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 6th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Aerobatic activities at Twist and Flip Gymnastics may be on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that won’t stop staff and gymnasts from celebrating five years in Redcliff. Twist and Flip owner Randy McMullen says the gymnastics centre officially entered the public eye on June 4, 2015. Oh, how the time – and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boxell using downtime to heal up for MMA’s return
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on June 5th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Colton Boxell is still finding ways to keep himself sharp. The local mixed martial artist spent the month of May completing a gruelling 30-day test of his mettle, and even with a few injuries, the 28-year-old welterweight came out on top. “I kind of worked through it,” said Boxell, who completed 30 Murphy workouts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Little League officially cancelled
By Medicine Hat News on June 5th, 2020
Medicine Hat Little League has officially cancelled its 2020 spring baseball season and all-star programs, though it is still holding out hope for fall ball. The announcement was made through a press release Thursday, stating the decision was not an easy one for the board to make. “This decision was not made lightly and it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy Colts awards next week
By Medicine Hat News on June 5th, 2020
The Monsignor McCoy Colts will be honouring the achievements of their high school athletes online next week in lieu of an in-person banquet. McCoy will begin announcing award recipients through the school’s Facebook page starting with cross country and golf on Monday at noon. Football takes centre stage Tuesday, followed by volleyball Wednesday and basketball ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drag strip remains closed
By Medicine Hat News on June 2nd, 2020
The Medicine Hat Drag Racing Association was forced to call off its season opener – which was scheduled to take place over the weekend – due to provincial guidelines. The local strip was hoping to move forward with a season opener in compliance with outdoor recreational guidelines under Stage 1 of the provincial relaunch plan, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!See you another time
By Medicine Hat News on May 29th, 2020
On a day the Medicine Hat Mavericks were to play their home opener at Athletic Park, owner Greg Morrison was throwing batting practice. The left-hander often does during the Western Canadian Baseball League season, especially when the opposing team lists a southpaw as its starting pitcher. But Thursday, there were no fans. The players he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Protein intake important for young athletes
By Kimberlee Brooks on May 29th, 2020
With COVID-19 restriction many young athletes are on the sidelines not able to compete in their sport. Instead athletes are looking at creative ways to train, work on skills and stay conditioned to be ready to play again when restrictions lift. With summer training, athletes want to be sure they are getting enough protein in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watson stays on track
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 28th, 2020
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken Television may be nearly devoid of live sports, but if you drive by Rotary Track at the right time you just might see an Olympian at work. Local Olympic hurdler Sage Watson has been riding out the pandemic at home with her family, and spending a few days each week training for the postponed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Finding ways to keep your body in high gear
By Ed Stiles on May 27th, 2020
Emerging athletes are in a tough spot in these unprecedented times. Not only have their entire social, academic, and home lives been turned upside down but the world of amateur sport is also in complete lockdown. Young people whose lives revolved around the socialization, camaraderie, joy of movement, training and competition are faced with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers repeat with national award win
By Medicine Hat News on May 27th, 2020
For the second year in a row, Medicine Hat College’s athletics department has earned a national award for community service. Following a win for their volunteerism in 2019, the Rattlers were honoured this time for what they did for gender equity during a pair of conference championship tournaments. Hosting both women’s volleyball and basketball finals ... Read More »
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