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Ross on national team for third straight year
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 19th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken For many of the Medicine Hat K of C Knights, this weekend’s American Legion North District A Tournament is their first taste of a stage that size, but it’s just another day at the ballpark for Kaitlyn Ross. The Knights catcher earned her place on Team Canada’s women’s roster for a third consecutive summer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks win marathon in Okotoks featuring 11 pitching changes
By Medicine Hat News on July 18th, 2019
In a game that felt like it would go on forever, the Medicine Hat Mavericks beat the Okotoks Dawgs 11-8 Wednesday night. Both teams’ starting pitchers got pulled early in the nearly four-hour affair at Seaman Stadium, and bullpens were taxed to the breaking point. Medicine Hat used seven pitchers, the last being Austin Oulds ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cut doesn’t play nice to one Hatter at men’s amateur
By Medicine Hat News on July 18th, 2019
Lanny Seefried could only wait and watch as the final scores came in, hoping his score would wind up on the right side of the cut line at the Alberta Men’s Amateur Golf Championship. The Desert Blume member had followed an opening-round 76 with an 81 at Wolf Creek Golf Club in Ponoka Wednesday, a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Slice of the Game: When not to make changes to your swing
By Medicine Hat News on July 18th, 2019
The summer is here and the competitive tournament season is in full swing. While everyone competing is well aware of the fact prep work is needed before each event, all too often players focus on the wrong things. The week leading up to a tournament often sees players fighting back nerves and excitement by hitting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Looking to make the most of it: Knights host district tournament for first time since 2012
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 18th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat K of C Knights are ready to seize the moment. The Knights open the American Legion North District A Tournament tonight against the Lewistown Redbirds in their first time hosting the post-season event since 2012 – when current coaches Lane Aman and Intek Hong were out on the field for themselves. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Juniors host provincial best-of-three this weekend
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on July 18th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Medicine Hat AAA All-Stars will look to punch their ticket to the Junior Little League Canadian Championship when they host Airdrie in a provincial best-of-three championship series at Kin Coulee this weekend. While the All-Stars have seen Airdrie play earlier this season, it was from the stands at a tournament in Kalispell – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trio bring home medals from Tri-Prov meet
By Medicine Hat News on July 17th, 2019
Three Medicine Hat track and field athletes had a weekend to remember in Regina. Twins Tristan and Riley Friesen, plus Elic Ayomanor were among five Medicine Hat-area athletes at the Tri-Prov Western Canadian Championships which wrapped up Sunday. The Friesen brothers combining for three medals. Riley won the under-16 boys shot put with a 13.30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ex-Rattler in the mix at amateur
By Medicine Hat News on July 17th, 2019
A former Medicine Hat College Rattlers golfer made a bit of noise Tuesday in the first round of the Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship. Mason Rabinovitch, who last played for the Rattlers five years ago, shot a 2-over 73 at Wolf Creek Golf Club in Ponoka to sit in a 10-way tie for ninth place. He’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dawgs pounce late in win over Mavericks
By Medicine Hat News on July 17th, 2019
For six innings Tuesday, Evan Sutta was a wizard against the Okotoks Dawgs. The 5-foot-9 Medicine Hat Mavericks right-hander could do little wrong, walking none and striking out five. The first two hits against him were promptly followed by double-play balls, and he’d faced one more than the minimum number of batters. But Western Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs get much-needed win over Mavs
By Medicine Hat News on July 17th, 2019
Heading into the last week of the Montana-Alberta American Legion Baseball season, the Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs needed either help or a couple upset wins. Finally, on Tuesday night, they got one. The last-place team in the AA standings was able to finish a three-game set with an 8-6 win over conference leader Missoula, following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horse show has long history
By GILLIAN SLADE on July 17th, 2019
gslade@medicinehatnews.com The All Breed Horse Show is taking place July 19-21 with awards for participants and a great show for the whole family. The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede event started more than 30 years ago, said show committee chairperson Brenda Gilchrist. Even if you do not know a lot of about horses it is ... Read More »
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