Local Sports
Miller set to compete in the Sprint Car 360 Knoxville Nationals
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2024
Alexandra Noad LETHBRIDGE HERALD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Lethbridge man will be competing in the Sprint Car 360 Knoxville Nationals this upcomming weekend. Kelly Miller is a second generation sprint car racer who followed in his father’s footsteps. According to the NAPA blog sprint car racing can be traced back to before World War ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dawgs edge Bulls on Tuesday night
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls failed to gain some ground on the Okotoks Dawgs with a 9-7 loss in Okotoks on Tuesday night during Western Canadian Baseball League action. Scott Hansen had solid night at the plate for the Bulls as he went 4-for-5 with three runs scored and RBI, while Kalem ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spitz Stadium sponsorship deal renewed
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The name Spitz Stadium will be sticking around for a few more years to come at the Henderson ballpark thanks to a new sponsorship agreement that was announced on Tuesday. The new five-year, $250,000 sponsorship deal will see the ball park keep its naming rights through 2029. Funding will come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vulcan rugby player returns to Olympics with medal hopes
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com Vulcan’s Keyara Wardley is getting ready for her second opportunity to represent Canada as a part of the rugby 7s team on the Olympic stage in Paris. “It’s such an honor to represent Canada, and to do it again at my second Olympic Games is really special,” said Wardley. “Representing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Junior Little League Championship underway
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As the sun shines brightly in southern Alberta, a pitcher takes the mound with a batter at the plate. Game on. The 2024 edition of the Canadian Junior Little League Championship is officially underway at Spitz Stadium. Seven teams from across the nation are facing off over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bosch and Crozon ready for their shot at Paris Olympics
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com Local Kacie Bosch and fellow University of Lethbridge Pronghorn women’s basketball assistant coach Paige Crozon will be chasing a gold medal at the Paris Olympics as a part of Team Canada’s 3×3 Women’s basketball beginning next week. Bosch and Crozon will be joined by the Plouffe sisters of Michelle ... Read More »
2 responsesCoaldale soccer official excited to step onto Olympic stage
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com Coaldale’s Micheal Barwegen is getting a no bigger opportunity in his soccer officiating career than when he will step on the pitch for the first time at the Summer Olympics in Paris. “I was pretty excited when I got that information,” said Barwegen. “I had actually just been out (in) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province announces new funding for affordable sports
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2024
Justin Sibbet – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sports are widely considered to be a good way for kids to experience teamwork, stay healthy and simply have fun. However, money can be a significant barrier for entry into a recreational activity. The province recently announced a new initiative to reduce the strain of sports on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bulls edge Giants in a tight battle
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls prevailed in a 10-9 victory over the Fort McMurray Giants to complete the two-game sweep on Friday night at Spitz Stadium. The Giants opened the scoring when a Bryce Nevils double scored Peyton McDowall to make the score 1-0 for Fort McMurray in the top of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six Bulls set to soak in tonight’s All-Star Game in Okotoks
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Six Lethbridge Bulls will soak in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) All-Star Game experience tonight in Okotoks. Josh Kabayama will be the only local Bull going and it will be his second time at the game, while it will be the first time for pitchers Javier De Alejandro and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural ABA Club Invitational being hosted in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Young club basketball players from across the province will compete on the hardwood at the University of Lethbridge in the inaugural ABA (Alberta Basketball Association) Club Invitational this weekend. Top club teams at the U13 and U15 levels for male and female from Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer will be ... Read More »
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