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American Legion teams drop openers at State tournaments
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2024
Lethbridge Herald It was a tough opening day on Wednesday for Lethbridge’s American Legion baseball teams at their respective State tournaments. The AA Elks lost 8-4 to the Billings Scarletts at the American Legion Class AA Montana-Alberta State Tournament in Helena. Karsen Haney and Ben Puszkar each had two hits and the River Hope ... Read More »
1 responseJr. Bulls edge Atlantic team for third
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Jr. Bulls finished what was a strong Canadian Junior Little League Championship for them as hosts in third place after defeating Team Atlantic 12-9 on Wednesday at Spitz Stadium. “It’s always nice to win the last game of the year and that was our goal.” said Ethan Smith, ... Read More »
1 responseLengyel sets course record at Henderson Lake Golf Club
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Golf course records are far and few in between but is something that Glen Lengyel accomplished during a competition at Henderson Lake Golf Club recently. Lengyel was playing in a Tony Roma’s best ball team competition on July 17 and shot a course record of 62. Lengyel was nine under ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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