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Knights fall behind early, nearly complete rally against Spurs
By Sean Rooney on July 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News After falling behind, the K of C Knights could’ve called it a game and started thinking about how to square up the second half of their doubleheader with the Vauxhall Spurs. They very nearly won instead. Medicine Hat’s American Legion single-A team was downed 12-11 by the Spurs at Athletic Park Wednesday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff’s Mickey repeats with medal at national track champs
By Sean Rooney on July 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Sarah Mickey is again a national track and field medallist. The Redcliff para-athlete won silver in the seated shot put at the Canadian championships Wednesday, throwing farther than anybody in her division except that once her level of disability was factored in, she was just shy of top spot. Ontario’s Pamela Lejean ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rattlers use CCAA female coach program once again
By None on July 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News For the second year in a row a former Rattlers athlete is using a national program to get a leg up in her burgeoning coaching career. Courtney Henry, who finished her last season with the women’s basketball team at nationals, was named last week as one of 12 apprentices chosen for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murschell could get his rematch
By Sean Rooney on July 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Dawson Murschell will get his chance to repeat on the big stage in Las Vegas this weekend, but it wasn’t a cakewalk. The professional darts player from Medicine Hat became one of eight North American qualifiers for the U.S. Darts Masters Wednesday, raking in enough winnings from the preliminary rounds to earn ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Batsel nearly sets course record
By Sean Rooney on July 5th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Dillon Batsel nearly picked up a course record but had to settle for a second-place finish at the PGA of Alberta’s tour stop near Ponoka. Batsel, a pro out of Connaught Golf Club, shot an 8-under 62 at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort Tuesday. The course record is 61, held by Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watson sidelined with foot injury, will miss track and field nationals in Ottawa
By Sean Rooney on July 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Sage Watson’s season has taken a turn for the worse. The Olympian from Seven Persons revealed Tuesday she’s suffering from an unspecified foot injury, and won’t be able to compete at nationals this weekend in Ottawa. “Last week I suffered a stress injury in my foot and it is in my best ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jones gold at provincial swim meet in Calgary
By Sean Rooney on July 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News Medicine Hat swimmers combined for a trio of medals at the Alberta Summer Championships in Calgary this past weekend. The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club’s Nick Jones won the para 100 metre breaststroke. The 14-year-old athlete was also ninth in both his 50 and 100 metre freestyle swims, presumably not para-designated. Ashton Scholly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Majors silver but lose Getz
By Sean Rooney on July 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News There was good news and bad news for Medicine Hat’s top major AAA baseball team this past weekend. At Kalispell for the annual Firecracker Tournament, the Saamis Rotary Majors wound up with an impressive second-place finish, losing 8-1 to the Trail All Stars in Sunday’s final. But with their eye on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs do it again in extra inning
By Sean Rooney on July 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News The Medicine Hat Mavericks keep finding new ways to win. For the third straight night, the Western Major Baseball League team scored in its last at-bat, extending its winning streak to 12 games. On Tuesday the Mavs trailed the Weyburn Beavers 4-1 in the ninth inning, then 5-4 in the 10th, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thunder go .500 at provincials
By Sean Rooney on July 4th, 2018
Medicine Hat News For a first shot at provincials, the Medicine Hat Thunder didn’t seem overwhelmed. The under-10 girls softball team was in Calgary this past weekend, playing hard but ultimately not going home with any hardware. But they did win a couple games, signalling the trip wasn’t just for show. On Saturday the Thunder ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!WMBL’s top teams enjoying the ride so far
By Sean Rooney on July 3rd, 2018
srooney@medicinehatnews.com @MHNRooney It’s been quite the ride so far for the best two teams in the Western Major Baseball League. And you’d better believe the Medicine Hat Mavericks and Weyburn Beavers had Monday and Tuesday’s games at Athletic Park highlighted on the calendar for a while. “They’re really important,” said Mavs shortstop Carson Johnson before ... Read More »
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