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Inside the CFL: Riders perfect early despite concerning penalty totals
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 20th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews On Sunday, the Road Warrior Roughriders play their home opener, the second of back-to-back games against Hamilton. Displaying a never-say-die attitude and an ability to overcome adversity, they are a perfect 2-0, defeating the Elks in Edmonton 29-21 and the Ti-Cats in Steeltown, 33-30. It’s true that in both cases, they were aided by ... Read More »
1 responseRunge relishing early leverage opportunities
By JAMES TUBB on June 20th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb Dylan Runge has been working in a new role in his young time with the Medicine Hat Mavericks. The Richland, Wash., product was a starting pitcher at Blue Mountain Community College and has shifted to the bullpen in the Hat. It’s a role he’s flourished in early and enjoyed. “The adrenaline you get from ... Read More »
1 responseMavs propelled by 8-run inning in win Wednesday
By James Tubb on June 19th, 2024
The Medicne Hat Mavericks bats came to play Wednesday at Moose Jaw. The Mavs put up eight runs in the fourth inning en route to a 15-7 win over the Miller Express. It’s a bounce back for the Mavs who lost 11-3 Tuesday at Weyburn to the Beavers. The Millers opened the scoring Wednesday with ... Read More »
1 responseChucks hit the track for four days in Medicine Hat on Thursday
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 19th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Chuckwagons are rolling into Medicine Hat and will put on a show on the Half Mile of Hell. The World Professional Chuckwagon Association tour kicks off Thursday at 7 p.m., with the first of four races taking place at the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede grounds. The WPCA tour is coming off the Bonnyville ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavericks get unique experience during Saskatoon road trip
By JAMES TUBB on June 19th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks got to add the stamp of Warman, Sask. to their passports. The Mavs visited Saskatchewan’s ninth-largest city, the hometown of infielder Tyler Vanneste, last week while on the road against the Saskatoon Berries. Ahead of the 6-4 win over the Berries on June 13, the Mavs took a 15-minute drive ... Read More »
1 responseU17 Thunder win bronze in weekend softball tourney
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 19th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat U17 Thunder took third place in a tournament this weekend. The Thunder won bronze at the Best in the West softball tournament in St. Albert, winning three of six games, notching a tie with two losses. They kicked the weekend off with a 6-3 win Saturday over the SBR Rockies. Gracie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs fall 11-3 Tuesday at Weyburn
By James Tubb on June 18th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks fell into an early deficit Tuesday and couldn’t climb out of it. The Mavs allowed four runs in the first inning, ultimately falling 11-3 at Weyburn to the Beavers. Medicine Hat came into the contest with an off-day Monday after winning two straight games over the Moose Jaw Miller Express at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Monarchs split weekend of American Legion action
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 18th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs picked up two wins over the weekend. They opened the four-game stretch with an 18-6 win Friday over the Calgary Premier Blues. Ryler Straarup hit two home runs as part of three hits, five RBIs and three runs scored. Kayne Olinski added two hits with two runs scored and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Med Hat Tennis Club hosts Father’s Day Classic over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 18th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Tennis Club celebrated family and tennis over the weekend. The local club hosted its annual Father’s Day Classic with play on Friday and Saturday. The tournament, formally known as the Barrie Shave Classic, changed names this season after celebrating the 25th anniversary of the memorial tournament last year. Craig and Niall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drag Strip hosts Father’s Day points races
By Medicine Hat News on June 18th, 2024
@MedicineHatNews The Medicine Hat Drag Racing Association hosted a Father’s Day weekend of races. The drag strip hosted two days of races on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday’s races cancelled due to rain. The action got started Friday with the Street Friday race, won by Christopher Cochrane of Buchess, Alta. Kyle Tokamp of Medicine Hat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMAC Swim Club races in Lethbridge over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 18th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club showcased its skills in the pool at the Festival level this weekend. The local swim club had eight swimmers who qualified for the Swim Alberta Summer Festivals South, hosted in Lethbridge at the Max Bell Aquatic Centre. Here are the results. Female 9-year-old Isabelle McWilliams (9): Finished 19th in ... Read More »
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