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Kodiaks end weekend with thrilling win
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men’s basketball team got an important split with the nationally ranked St. Mary’s University over the weekend. After being soundly defeated 100-64 on home court on Friday, the Kodiaks won a thriller on Saturday 78-76 to end the weekend with a win. Lethbridge trailed the Lightning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collier displaying different roles, leadership qualities with Horns
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Local University of Lethbridge Pronghorn women’s basketball player ,Kyra Collier, has grown into becoming an impactful player either with her developing roles or leadership qualities as her time has gone on with the team. “My role has developed throughout the years and I think throughout each year I’ve really dove ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Haney named to All-Central Region team
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Local baseball player Kalem Haney began his third season with North Dakota-based University of Mary Marauders on Friday with regional recognition under his belt due to his impactful season in 2024. Haney was named to the 2025 National College Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Preseason All-Central Region team after leading his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong defence propels Horns to win
By Lethbridge Herald on January 31st, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team used strong defence to edge the University of Victoria Vikes 64-58 at 1st Choice Savings Centre on Friday night. “Very proud of our defensive effort,” said Dave Waknuk, Horns head coach. “That’s a very good basketball team, they gotta lot of high-end ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Price brings multiple facets to Canes
By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2025
The Lethbridge Hurricanes undoubtedly can become accustomed to watching a multi-faceted defenceman in the newly acquired Caden Price from the Kelowna Rockets. Price is a stopper on defence, a player that makes plays and one that moves the puck. “I think younger on in my career ,when I was 16, I kind of learned to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Makena Wood balances excellence in the pool and classroom
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2025
USPORTS COMMUNICATIONS For Makena Wood, a student-athlete at the University of Lethbridge, life is a seamless blend of passion for swimming and neuroscience. The 21-year-old swimmer has carved a unique path, excelling not only in her sport but also as a dedicated academic, volunteer, and mentor. “I’m super passionate about both athletics and academics,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Golden Hawks split road games
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2025
Lethbridge Herald The Val Matteotti Golden Hawks U15AAA hockey team split their road games over the weekend. The Hawks began their weekend by being blanked 8-0 by Red Deer on Saturday before rebounding with a 3-2 overtime win over the Airdrie Xtreme on Sunday. Briggs Fabro scored 3:10 into overtime to propel the Hawks to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yager enjoying a decorative career
By Lethbridge Herald on January 29th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Brayden Yager is enjoying a decorative junior hockey career, which has lead him being drafted to the NHL and earning some awards along the way. Yager’s accolades include winning the Western Hockey League’s Most Sportsmanlike Player of the Year two years in a row while with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiaks dominate Broncos over the weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Three out of the four Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiak court teams dominated the Olds College Broncos over the weekend. The women’s basketball team won 71-61 on Saturday after 61-51 win on Friday night onv home court to improve to 6-9 on the season. Bailey Blackmore drained 19 points and Halle Aleman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two father-son duos to share special refereeing experience
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Two father-son duos are set to share a memorable game experience as referees this weekend. Brent Woods and his son Ryan as well as Gabe Mabin and his son Ty will all work the Lethbridge Lightning senior hockey game in what is the first four-man system by fathers and their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horns swimming making waves of progress
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald University of Lethbridge Pronghorns swimming head coach Peter Schori has liked the progression of his swimmers in the pool so far this season. Schori has liked what he has seen in terms of the continual improvement from the women’s team, despite it being a process. “Like they, for the first ... Read More »
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