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LCI varsity girls looking for more this season
By Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The LCI senior varsity girls rugby team is going into a new season with high expectations. “We felt like we didn’t quite get the results we were looking for at provincials last year and we didn’t have a huge turnover of players,” said head coach Sam Wright. “So we knew ... Read More »
2 responsesRams excited to be back playing 15s
By Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald For the first time since pre-COVID, the LCI Rams boys rugby teams are returning to play in the 15s league this season. The Rams were able to field enough players this year after not being able to field a program a year ago due to low numbers, which was the ... Read More »
2 responsesCoyote varsity girls rugby to use teamwork and leadership
By Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Chinook Coyotes senior girls rugby team will use teamwork, communication and leadership to band together success this season. “We have the skills,” said head coach Alaya French. “We just need to make sure that we’re all supporting each other the whole time.” The Coyotes will rely on solid backs ... Read More »
2 responsesHelton, Stewart take home Athlete of the Year awards
By Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge College Kodiaks officially wrapped up the 2023-2024 college athletic season with their annual Kodi awards on Wednesday night. Local indoor track and cross country athlete, Owen Stewart, won the Tim Tollestrup Leadership/ Athlete of the Year for male athletes. “Honestly, I’m really grateful to be awarded this award,” ... Read More »
1 responseCoyotes to lean on past successes and a whole team leadership mentality
By Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Chinook Coyotes senior boys rugby team will look to build off of past successes and a full team effort to find success this season. The team won the ASAA Sportsmanship Award at provincials last year, which coach Connor Kopp was most proud of, on top of winning a Tier ... Read More »
1 responseYeti cheerleaders crowned national champions
By Lethbridge Herald on April 17th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Peak Elite Cheerleading headed to Niagara Falls to compete at the Canadian Cheer National Championships and one group came home a champion over the weekend. Peak Elite’s U12 Level 1 Yetis group won the national championship. “They showed some real grit (last) weekend,” said Samantha Paradee, Peak Elite Cheerleading owner ... Read More »
1 responseCougars look to improved athleticism and strong players this season
By Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Catholic Central Cougars senior girls rugby team come into the season with a more of an athleticism approach and a strong core of players that will hopefully lead them to success. “We have been focusing more this year on cardio and being able to keep up with each other ... Read More »
1 responseMeneghin to focus on being a better playoff performer
By Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes goaltender Harrison Meneghin had a career year as the full-time starter for the team. Meneghin posted career bests with a 27-20-5-0 record, a 2.59 GAA and 0.919 save percentage in 53 starts. “I really liked my regular season,” said Meneghin. “I felt good going into playoffs but as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sydor cherishes WHL career
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Over age forward Dylan Sydor cherished his time in the Western Hockey league with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and his hometown Kamloops Blazers. “It was awesome,” said Sydor. “And thanks to all my coaches and the teammates I played with throughout the years, it’s been a great time and just seeing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alexander, Lehman named U of L’s athletes of the year
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2024
University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics recognized the excellence of their athletes earlier week at the annual Blue and Gold Awards Ceremony and some athletes spoke about their awards on Thursday during a media availability. Swimmer Delaney Lehman won the Female Athlete of the Year. Lehman won a silver medal in the 50-metre breaststroke and bronze ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulldogs taking a day-by-day approach
By Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Winston Churchill Bulldogs senior rugby team begin their quest for a third consecutive provincial title when a new season begins next week. “We just want to take it one step at a time, one day at a time ,” said head coach Jonathan Dick. “We’ve been working hard in ... Read More »
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