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Sr. Hawks baseball celebrates graduating seniors
By JAMES TUBB on May 22nd, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat High Hawks recognized their senior players Tuesday. The Hawks honoured their four graduating players ahead of a four-inning 12-0 win over the Kate Andrews Pride at Jeffries Field. They held a pre-game ceremony for Talen Crockford, Landon MacPherson, Parker Hunt and Cade Moch. “It’s always nice to be able to celebrate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Knights sweep weekend exhibition series
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 21st, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Knights of Columbus Knights U18 baseball team took care of business over their weekend series. The Knights swept their three-game exhibition slate at Jeffries Park against the U18 Outlaws from Okotoks. They opened the weekend with a 10-0 win Saturday morning. Ward Davies have two RBIs, two hits and scored three ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat Speedway celebrating 40th season
By JAMES TUBB on May 21st, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb A lot of rubber has been burned and even more left turns have been made at the Medicine Hat Speedway over the last 39 seasons. As they approach their 40th season, which gets underway Saturday night, the locally run speedway has stood the test of time. Whether it be pandemic shutdowns or an ever-growing ... Read More »
1 responseMcKenna caps off rookie season in golden fashion
By James Tubb on May 18th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com An already spectacular rookie season for Gavin McKenna was capped off on a winning note. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward had already earned himself a summer break after a 34-goal, 97-point debut season in the Western Hockey League. The 16-year-old instead added to his already growing hockey resumé, winning gold for Canada at the ... Read More »
1 responseHigh school softball teams honour graduating players
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 17th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews High school softball teams recognized their own Thursday evening. All eight of the high school softball teams in Medicine Hat honoured their graduating players ahead of their respective games. The Eagle Butte Talons Team 1 honoured seven graduating players ahead of their game against the Oyen Scorpions, Emerson Baugh, Tayler Cohen, Maddison Andrew, Ryann ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!JV Colts drop final games before playoffs next week
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 16th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Monsignor McCoy JV Colts hit a speed bump heading into playoffs. The JV Colts lost both of their games Tuesday night in a doubleheader at Vauxhall to the Vikings. They lost the first game 12-5. James Cole, Ethan Grad, Reed Hall and Owen Fisher shared the mound work for the JV Colts in ... Read More »
1 responseInside the CFL: The rebuilding must be over in Edmonton
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 16th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Happy 75th anniversary, Edmonton Eskimos/Elks! Started in 1949, the team has been one of the great success stories in sports, ranking up there with the New York Yankees, Montreal Canadiens and Boston Celtics. They won 14 of 25 Grey Cups and they had a 34-year stretch of making the playoffs. They have been a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sr Hawks sweep baseball doubleheader Wednesday afternoon
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 16th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior boys baseball team took care of business Wednesday afternoon. The Hawks won both of their contests at McCoy Field, beating the LCI Rams 5-1 and then topping the Raymond Comets 5-2. Matt Getz led the offence with three hits, two runs scored and two RBIs, capped off with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sr. Colts honour their own in baseball doubleheader
By JAMES TUBB on May 16th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Monsignor McCoy Colts tipped their caps to their eldest players on Wednesday. The Colts honoured their three graduating players with a seniors night during a doubleheader. After an 11-1 win over the Raymond Comets, the Colts held a ceremony for three graduating players, Fischer Hays, Mace Carriere and Makhi Carrire. Head coach Cole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Summer Games returning this July
By JAMES TUBB on May 15th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Athletes in southern Alberta will have a chance to show their skills this summer. The Southern Alberta Summer Games are returning for the first time since 2019 and will be held in Coaldale from July 3-6. The 23-event week is open to athletes aged five to 95 and welcomes athletes of all abilities. Cypress ... Read More »
1 responseMed Hat Boxing Club fights in two bouts over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on May 15th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Boxing Club was in action at two events last weekend. The local club sent two boxers to Regina on Friday at the Battle of the Prairies. Nate Vossler boxed Jose Lopez from North Dakota and lost a close match, coach Kerry Fahlman says. Lopez went on to win the best boxer ... Read More »
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