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Horns set to battle with T-Birds to open playoffs
By Lethbridge Herald on October 23rd, 2024
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald For the second year in a row, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer teams are competing for a Canada West championship beginning this weekend. The Horns (3-4-7) face the Canada West’s top-ranked UBC Thunderbirds (11-1-3) in one quarter-final on Friday in Vancouver. “Yeah, very proud,” said Vikram Virk, Horns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta CFL teams have right men at the top to navigate rebuilds
By Lethbridge Herald on October 23rd, 2024
Graham Kelly INSIDE THE CFL For the first time since 1945, both Alberta teams will miss the post-season the same year. Former Regina Roughrider Dean Griffing organized the Stampeders at the end of the Second World war. Edmonton fielded a team from time to time beginning in 1892. They were the first Western team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motivated Kodiaks ready to produce a competitive season
By Lethbridge Herald on October 22nd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks men’s volleyball team begin a new season this weekend with a lot of motivation and confidence. “We’ve got a really motivated group this year who’s jelled together really well throughout the preseason,” said Greg Gibos, head coach. “So we’re just excited to play some games now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pronghorns’ Moffat named Canada West Coach of the Year
By Lethbridge Herald on October 22nd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald While University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s 15s rugby team ended its season with a bronze medal at Canada West Championships over the weekend, their head coach was also rewarded for his efforts this season. Graeme Moffat was awarded as Canada West Coach of the Year for the first time in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiak women’s soccer clinch playoff berth
By Lethbridge Herald on October 21st, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks women’s soccer team are heading to the ACAC soccer championships this weekend after clinching the last playoff spot in the South Division on Saturday. While the Kodiaks beat the University of Alberta-Augustana Vikings 2-1 in their second last game of the year, their head coach learned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiaks soccer have exciting weekend ahead
By Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks wrap up their regular seasons this weekend with plenty to play for still. The men clinched a playoff spot last weekend and have an eye on first place with a win this weekend. “Our league is so tough this year on the guys side,” said Sean ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hurricanes rout Cougars on Friday night
By Lethbridge Herald on October 18th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Defenceman Will Sharpe had a four-point (two goals, two assists) night to help the Lethbridge Hurricanes rout the Prince George Cougars 7-3 on Friday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. “I think we worked hard in all areas of the ice tonight,” said Sharpe. “We possessed the puck pretty well tonight, especially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Roughriders rolling with optimism
By Lethbridge Herald on October 17th, 2024
Graham Kelly INSIDE THE CFL So sing the members of Rider nation. And indeed their team is rollin’ on with four straight wins, a home playoff date, and the possibility of finishing first in the CFL’s West division. Although their 39-8 victory over B.C. was a crushing one, Rider Priders with long memories know, like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Field of Screams provides a bigger and scarier experience
By Lethbridge Herald on October 17th, 2024
The annual Field of Screams Haunted House fundraiser has taken over Spitz Stadium for the rest of this month to give guests a spooktacular experience. People will experience anything from heart-jumping moments to hidden corners that will be seen and other Halloween props as they navigate through the dark tunnels. “The route is bigger and ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Sport Council celebrates Southern Alberta basketball
By Lethbridge Herald on October 17th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Sport Council hosted a Celebration of Southern Alberta Basketball at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena on Thursday evening. The celebration gave attendees the opportunity to meet author Ken Hamilton, who released a nine-book series called Southern Alberta Basketball-A History in Pictures , to explore basketball history exhibits and recognize local Team ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horns wrestling prepared for year two
By Lethbridge Herald on October 16th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns wrestling program is hitting the mat for their second season in Canada West this weekend with the goal of improving and building on what’s already in place. “What we were focusing on is the percentages of those matches that we won and then trying to ... Read More »
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