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A late-summer night’s dream: Mavericks proud of underdog run despite falling just short of WCBL title
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 19th, 2023
The curtain fell just a bit too soon on Medicine Hat’s summer Cinderella story, but Medicine Hat Mavericks head coach Kevin Mitchell won’t be feeling the sting when he remembers his first year in the Western Canadian Baseball League. Although Mitchell was left with a “sour feeling” following his team’s 13-5 loss to the now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club hosts fifth annual ‘Yardstick’ tourney
By Medicine Hat News on August 18th, 2023
Barb Moll and Cave Starling took home the hardware at the fifth annual Welltraxx Yardstick Tournament on Sunday at the Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club. “The yardstick tournament this year was a pairs tournament with competitors drawing a different partner before each game. In yardstick, every bowl that is within a yard of the jack, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs fall to Dawgs in championship
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 18th, 2023
mccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken OKOTOKS The Medicine Hat Mavericks left everything on the field on Thursday night at Seaman Stadium. After falling into an early 5-0 hole to the Okotoks Dawgs in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the Western Canadian Baseball League’s championship series, the Mavs rallied for five runs in the sixth inning to breathe new life ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs owner taking time to revel as crazy season becomes championship chance
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 17th, 2023
mccracken@medicinehatnews.com@MHNMcCracken The stands were packed and the berm was buzzing as the Western Canadian Baseball League’s championship series descended upon Athletic Park last night – and Greg Morrison was ready for it. The Medicine Hat Mavericks owner watched his team battle through a patchy start to the summer, a mid-season coaching change and countless other ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inside the CFL: Whistling by the graveyard
By Medicine Hat News on August 17th, 2023
“And the wheels of the bus go round, round, round…” At the halfway mark of the season, Edmonton ranks dead last in points scored, Hamilton seventh. In net offence, the Ti-Cats are seventh, the Elks last. Recently, the teams responded to these dismal results by firing their offensive co-ordinators, even though both were akin to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs force winner-take-all Game 3 in Okotoks
By RYAN MCCRACKEN on August 17th, 2023
mccracken@medicinehatnews.com The Western Canadian Baseball League champion will be crowned tonight at Seaman Stadium in Okotoks. The Medicine Hat Mavericks kept their season alive with a 12-9 victory over the reigning champion Okotoks Dawgs on Wednesday night at Athletic Park – sending the Harry Hallis Memorial Trophy back down the Trans-Canada Highway for a winner-take-all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlson looking for second shot in WCBL finals
By JAMES TUBB on August 16th, 2023
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Tim Carlson is ready to make an impact in his second straight WCBL finals appearance. The Medicine Hat Mavericks pitcher was part of the 2022 Moose Jaw Miller Express team who ended the Mavs season and eventually lost to the Okotoks Dawgs in three games in the WCBL finals. This season, Carlson has donned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs humbled in Game 1 of WCBL championship
By Medicine Hat News on August 16th, 2023
The Medicine Hat Mavericks will be playing to keep their season alive when the Western Canadian Baseball League championship series shifts to Athletic Park tonight for Game 2. The Mavericks fell 8-0 to the reigning champion Okotoks Dawgs in Game 1 on Tuesday at Seaman Stadium and now must win tonight to force a winner-take-all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers sign fourth player from 2023 Draft
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 15th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tigers have put pen to paper with another member of their most recent draft class. The Tigers announced Monday the signing of 2023 WHL draft pick Koray Bozkaya to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. The Maple Ridge, B.C. defenceman was selected in the third round, 53rd overall by Medicine Hat. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local swimmer competes at Canadian championships
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 15th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Rowynn Biffart finished off her summer season on the national stage. The 14-year-old Medicine Hat swimmer competed at the 2023 Speedo Canadian Swimming Championships held in Toronto at the Pan Am Sports Centre. Across six days of racing, she qualified for an A or B final in all eight of her swims. She was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Tennis Open kicks off today
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 15th, 2023
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Premiere tennis talent will be on display this week at the Medicine Hat Tennis Club. The local club’s Open tournament starts today at the courts and wraps up with finals Saturday. They will have six different events: men’s and women’s open singles and doubles and men’s Intermediate singles and doubles. From today to Friday, ... Read More »
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