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American Legion Roundup: Majestics pick up two wins over weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 11th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The U15 Medicine Hat Saamis Rotary Majestics had a winning weekend at home. The Majestics picked up two wins in a three-game slate, starting and ending the weekend on a high note. They kicked things off with a 5-4 win Saturday, beating the U15 Outlaws. Aaron Recio drew an eighth-inning, bases-loaded walk to bring ... Read More »
1 responseAMAC Swim Club races at Killarney Invitational
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 11th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Alberta Marlin Aquatic Club was in action over the weekend. The local swim club had nine swimmers attend the Killarney Invitational meet this weekend in Calgary. Results are as follows: Female 12 and under Olivia Liebenberg (11): Finished ninth in 200m Free A-Final (11 and under Provincial Time), 10th in 50m Free Prelim, ... Read More »
1 responseMavs win four of five, looking for more
By JAMES TUBB on June 11th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The bar of expectations is high for the 2024 Medicine Hat Mavericks. The Mavs ended a five-game stretch this weekend with four wins, a bounce-back from a two-game set against the Fort McMurray Giants to start the week that had the metaphorical cases lifted on panic buttons. Medicine Hat outscored their opponents 29-17 in ... Read More »
1 responseLawn bowling season kicks off with first tournament
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 11th, 2024
news@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Lawn Bowling Club held its first singles tournament of the season Sunday with 14 competitors. Seven men and seven women took part in the fourth annual Dave Dennis Memorial Tournament that resembles a backyard bocce. Instead of competitors playing in lanes, they were allowed to use two bowls and play anywhere ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs held to one run in loss Sunday
By James Tubb on June 9th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks explosive offence was limited Sunday at Athletic Park. The Mavs’ were held to one run by the Weyburn Beavers, falling 5-1. Sunday’s loss snaps a four-game winning streak for the Mavs who pick up four wins in a five-game set. Medicine Hat beat the Beavers 5-1 on Saturday night. Head coach ... Read More »
1 responseMavs beat Weyburn with all-around win Saturday
By James Tubb on June 8th, 2024
The Medicine Hat Mavericks had all cylinders firing on every side of the baseball Saturday night. Mavs pitchers recorded 10 strikeouts, the offence notched 11 hits and the defence turned double plays in a 5-1 win at Athletic Park over the Weyburn Beavers. It’s a win head coach Kevin Mitchell liked from all angles. “Great ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gymkhana events to be staged this summer at Coyote Creek riding area
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A more casual series of gymkhana events are being staged this summer at Coyote Creek riding area south of Medicine Hat. The “MH Summer Gymkhana Series” will stage two weeknight events each month, starting June 12 and 19 at 6 p.m., until the finals on August 15. Six divisions range from tiny mites (five ... Read More »
1 responseMavs get back on track of success
By JAMES TUBB on June 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Mavericks have answered back after a rough start to the week. The Mavs followed up two blowout losses to the Fort McMurray Giants, 16-5 and 10-0 on Sunday and Monday at Athletic Park, with a pair of wins that point to a return of the team seen through the first five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2024 LAX to the MAX lacrosse tournament this weekend
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews Medicine Hat and Western Canadian lacrosse talent is on display in the city this weekend. The Medicine Hat Lacrosse Club is hosting the annual LAX to the MAX tournament at the Kinplex and Big Marble Go Centre. The action got underway Friday and runs through Sunday, with 10 Medicine Hat teams on display, joined ... Read More »
1 responseEagle Butte Talons recognize top athletes for 2023-24 season
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on June 8th, 2024
sports@medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews The Eagle Butte Talons celebrated their high school athletes in their annual athletic banquet Thursday. The Talons recognized some of their top athletes with four awards, most improved talon, spirit of youth award, Dave Rozdeba AAA award and the male and female athlete of the year. Ryann Plaksey was named the most improved Talon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tigers ink fourth draft pick from 2024 draft
By JAMES TUBB on June 8th, 2024
jtubb@medicinehatnews.com@ReporterTubb The Medicine Hat Tigers announced their fourth and final signing from the annual prospects camp last weekend. The Tigers announced the signing of forward Noah Alexander from Winnipeg. The 15-year-old was selected 105th overall in May’s draft after putting up 37 goals and 65 points in 32 games with the Winnipeg Wild of the ... Read More »
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