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Lethbridge FC satisfied with draw against Edmonton
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
Lethbridge FC men’s team were pleased with a 1-1 draw with Edmonton Green and Gold on Saturday afternoon after the club’s 0-2 start to the 2022 season. “I thought we played really well after the initial first two games we had,” said Lethbridge FC men’s head coach Mark Meerkerk. “We had a lot of work ... Read More »
1 responseMiners split weekend games
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
Lethbridge American Legion Baseball Miners team were back in game action over the weekend at home and were able split their four weekend games against Cranbrook and Calgary. The Miners opened up with a 9-8 in-conference win against the Calgary Strive and followed up by a 12-8 non-conference win over the Cranbrook Bandits on Saturday. ... Read More »
1 responseCudas 14Us crowned Floorbusters Memorial Tournament champions
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Three Lethbridge Lacrosse Association Cudas teams appeared in their respective division gold medal games on Sunday as hosts of the Floorbusters Memorial Tournament. But it was the 14U Cudas who prevailed in winning their final game after defeating the Calgary Hornets 14U B1 team 12-8 at Henderson Arena on Sunday ... Read More »
1 responseBulls beat Gulls in series finale to get first win
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls got their first win of the season after blanking the Sylvan Lake Gulls 4-0 at Spitz Stadium on Saturday night. All the scoring came in the fifth inning, as the home team loaded the bases and Torrin Vaselenak scored off a Tyler Vivier single with no one ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Soccer Association seeing an increase of players
By Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Like many other organizations, the Lethbridge Soccer Association had its fair share of challenges through the COVID-19 pandemic, but feel they are on the upswing into a normal outdoor season in 2022. LSA went from 900 registered players last year to 2,000 this year. “It’s definitely up and it’s great ... Read More »
1 responseGulls edge Bulls on Friday
By Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls fall to 0-2 on the season after losing 11-8 to the Sylvan Lake Gulls on Friday night at Spitz Stadium. After a scoreless first inning, it was the Gulls who found the scoreboard first in the top half of the second inning as Tyler McWillie took ... Read More »
2 responsesGulls tame Bulls in season opener
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald After a 45-minute ceremony to honour the efforts of Mitch Ball in the local umpiring community, the Lethbridge Bulls and Sylvan Lake Gulls got underway in the season opener at Spitz Stadium. The Gulls were up 8-6 in the ninth inning as of press time. It was the visiting Gulls ... Read More »
2 responsesAJRA Try Rugby event goes today
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Alberta Junior Rugby Association is hosting its second annual Try Rugby event today at the Lethbridge Rugby Club. “It’s a free event hosted to encourage people to come out and try rugby, kind of dip their toes in the sport and see what it’s all about,” said Savanna Collison, ... Read More »
1 responseBulls set to open season
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2022
The Lethbridge Bulls took to the field for practice on Wednesday in preparation for the first pitch of the 2022 Western Canadian Baseball League season tonight at Spitz Stadium against the Sylvan Lake Gulls. Pitcher Max Benton is a returning player from the team’s championship season in 2021. “Really excited, good group of guys, got ... Read More »
1 responseBulls to honour Mitch Ball at home opener
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2022
The Lethbridge Bulls will open their 2022 season against the Sylvan Lake Gulls tonight at Spitz Stadium with a special pre-game ceremony for long-time umpire Mitch Ball, who passed away a year ago this month to COVID-19. Ball was a fixture on the southern Alberta umpire scene. “He was one of the top in the ... Read More »
1 responseStorm dominate Steel
By Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Steel female tackle football team packed their gear and headed down to Raymond to host the Edmonton Storm on Saturday afternoon. However, the Steel’s scoring woes continued as the Storm won the game 55-0. “I think all things considered, it was good see some improvement,” said Steel head ... Read More »
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