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JV Colts capture provincial Tier 1 baseball championship
By JAMES TUBB on May 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy JV Colts went into provincials looking to get better with each game. Three wins later, they walked out with a gold medal. The JV Colts swept their Tier 1 championship weekend, winning first place in the Southern Alberta High School Baseball League Tier 1 tournament after a 4-3 finals win over ... Read More »
1 responseSr. high baseball playoffs get underway tonight at Jeffries Field
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 28th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Monsignor McCoy Colts and Medicine Hat High Hawks senior baseball teams kick-off their playoffs tonight. The Hawks, who finished as the fifth seed in the Alberta Premier Baseball League, will face Chinook High School at 5 p.m., and the Colts, who finished as the fourth-seed, will face the Kate Andrews Pride at 7:30 ... Read More »
1 responseMavericks split opening weekend in Moose Jaw
By JAMES TUBB on May 28th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks shook off the rust and picked up a win in their first weekend of action. After dropping their first game of the season, losing 14-8 Saturday on the road to the Moose Jaw Miller Express, the Mavs bounced back with a 7-4 victory Sunday over Moose Jaw. The Miller Express ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs propelled by the long ball for first season win Sunday
By James Tubb on May 26th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks picked up their first win of the season in big-fly fashion. The Mavs had two, two-run home runs and held on for a 7-4 win Sunday at Moose Jaw over the Miller Express. Head coach Kevin Mitchell called the win a sigh of relief. “It felt like a big game being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs drop season opener Saturday
By James Tubb on May 25th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks chance at a perfect record was lost Saturday. The Mavs lost the opening game of the 2024 WCBL season, falling 14-8 at Moose Jaw to the Miller Express. Head coach Kevin Mitchell likes what he saw from his team despite the loss. ”We had 14 hits, I thought the aggressiveness was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen swimmer races with the stars in Toronto at her first Canada Olympic Trials
By JAMES TUBB on May 25th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Rowynn Biffart made her debut at the Canada Olympic Trials last weekend and is already looking forward to getting back there. The 15-year-old Medicine Hat swimmer was in five races at the Olympics Trials in Toronto from May 13-19, racing against Canada’s top swimmers vying for their spot at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biffart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sr. Hawks split baseball doubleheader Thursday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 25th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks Sr. boys baseball team had an even record Thursday afternoon on the road. The Hawks had a doubleheader in Lethbridge, winning their first game 14-2 over the Magrath Zeniths and losing 18-8 to the Catholic Central Cougars. Cade Moch led the Hawks’ offence in their win, tallying three RBIs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nelson embracing switch to coach with Mavs
By JAMES TUBB on May 25th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tory Nelson is back for his third season with the Medicine Hat Mavericks. But instead of a utility man role, the local product is taking on a new responsibility. Nelson has joined the Mavs as an assistant coach on head coach Kevin Mitchell’s staff, alongside assistant coach Cody Henderson who is still with his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local gymnasts vault to success at provincial championships
By BRENDAN MILLER on May 24th, 2024
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Ten-year-old Lauren Pancoast and her teammate 11-year-old Tenley Aberle said they were both focused and prepared heading into the Alberta Compulsory and Xcel Championships held in St. Albert earlier this month. Their preparation translated to success. Pancoast received the highest score in her skill category and received a gold medal as first all-around gymnast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McCoy Sr baseball team splits doubleheader
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 24th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Monsignor McCoy Colts baseball team split their final doubleheader before playoffs. The Colts opened play Wednesday with a 6-2 loss to the Catholic Central Cougars. JJ Harnett threw four innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four Cougars batters. Cole Carlson pitched the final two innings ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The boys of summer are back: Medicine Hat Mavericks open mini camp
By JAMES TUBB on May 24th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks battled weather as they began preparations Thursday for a hopeful long WCBL season. The first day of the Mavs’ mini-camp at Athletic Park got underway but was halted within the first hour as a light rain turned to thunder and downpour, followed by hail. Despite the short, roughly 45 minutes ... Read More »
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