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Mohawks move on to provincials
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 17th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The Hat High Mohawks varsity rugby team punched their ticket to provincials with a challenging 33-22 victory over the Chinook Coyotes on Thursday evening at Medicine Hat High School. With the South Zone getting two spots at this year’s Alberta finals in June, the Mohawks merely qualify for the zone final. Although the victory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Training Matters: Advice from a dedicated workout artist
By Alex Graham on May 17th, 2019
agraham@mhc.ab.ca When I was in high school I worked at Subway. Yep, I was a sandwich artist. Now, as a strength and conditioning coach, I still see my job as building great sandwiches, work out sandwiches. Let’s break this down. Everyone’s favorite part of a sandwich is the filling; meat, cheese, etc. Same goes for ... Read More »
1 responseVikings rout Falcons in three frames
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2019
The Crescent Heights Vikings completed a commanding 16-1 victory over the Foothills Falcons in three innings on Wednesday night at Jeffries Park. Cale Ferguson led the way from both the box and the hill, holding Foremost to one run on two hits with nine strikeouts through three frames as the starting pitcher, then driving in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High school soccer has returned
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on May 16th, 2019
rmccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken It’s been nearly a decade since high school soccer graced the pitches of the Gas City. Now that it’s finally back, McCoy Colts coach Hugh Lehr hopes it’s here to stay. “I hope it just grows from here. It’s a great start, we had to get it started and we’re hoping it grows,” Lehr ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Countdown is on for Mavericks: Defending league champions return no less than eight from 2018 roster including Sal Rodriguez
By SEAN ROONEY on May 16th, 2019
srooney@medicinehatnews.com@MHNRooney The champagne was still flowing last August when Sal Rodriguez made up his mind about returning to Medicine Hat in 2019. The fan favourite for the Medicine Hat Mavericks likely would’ve been back anyhow following his senior year at Minot State University, but a Western Major Baseball League championship certainly clinched it. “Oh no, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Co-ed teams medal in Raymond
By Medicine Hat News on May 16th, 2019
A pair of co-ed soccer teams from Medicine Hat medalled at a tournament in Raymond this past weekend. At the inaugural Raymond Spring Challenge, Medicine Hat FC won the under-15 division and took second in the under-13 group. The under-15 team had a couple close calls in the round robin but dominated Saturday afternoon’s final, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watson anchors Canada to fourth place at World Relays
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2019
Sage Watson did all she could but it was a familiar finish for her and the Canadian women’s 4×400 metre relay team at the IAAF World Relays. At Yokohama, Japan Sunday, Watson anchored the team to a fourth-place finish – the same spot it earned at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Watson and Alicia Brown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Under-17 tickets on sale
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2019
Tickets to the highest-profile hockey tournament ever hosted in Medicine Hat are now on sale to the public. The World Under-17 Hockey Challenge has early-bird pricing until June 18, with packages including tickets to 12 games at Canalta Centre including both medal games Nov. 9. “We would like the public to get involved with our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulldogs look to be busy
By Medicine Hat News on May 15th, 2019
It’s going to be a busy summer for the Bulldogs Track and Field Club, but how busy depends on how they perform. With Bulldogs coach Sean Freeman already picked to head up Alberta’s team at both the Legion Nationals and Western Canadian Tri-Prov Championship, his local athletes got their first tests en route to possibly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat duo wins gold at tourney
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2019
A pair of Medicine Hat pickleball players got a big win in High River this past weekend. Cory Streifel and Trevor Riddell teamed up to win their men’s open 4.0 division at the Southern Alberta Pickleball Open, beating out competitors in a three-day draw. They beat the Calgary and Gull Lake team of John Kim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senft leads medal haul at FLC for hometown Waves
By Medicine Hat News on May 14th, 2019
The Medicine Hat Waves swim club had 25 swimmers competing at the Family Leisure Centre this past weekend at a long course meet, and one booked his spot at a major meet thanks to some excellent results. Karsten Senft won five of the six events he entered in the boys 12- and 13-year-old division, three ... Read More »
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