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Flag football clinic teaches skills and working together
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Coaldale Spartans flag football program held a clinic and scrimmage during the Southern Alberta Summer Games in Coaldale on Thursday. Terry Allen, clinic and scrimmage event organizer, was approached in January about playing flag football in the new recreation centre and was an opportunity he could not pass up. ... Read More »
1 responseCoaldale sisters share first on-court championship playing together
By Lethbridge Herald on July 4th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald For the first time ever, the Coaldale sisters of Raegan and Kaci Abrey shared a championship on the same court as players . The sisters were a part of a Team Hanna all-girls team that won the 19 plus Co-ed 3×3 basketball tournament after defeating Team Tanner during the Southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SASG participants taking different approaches during events
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Several teams converged on Coaldale for the Southern Alberta Southern Games this week and are soaking in the experience in different ways on the playing field. While the Lethbridge Jr. Bulls won a gold medal in the senior baseball category on Tuesday after sweeping Brooks in a three game series, ... Read More »
1 responseThe ‘short stuff’ helps teams in victories last week
By Lethbridge Herald on July 3rd, 2024
Graham Kelly INSIDE THE CFL Thanks in no small part to the kicking firm of Crawford, Grace and Paredes, the Calgary Stampeders got King Kong off their back last Saturday by beating Winnipeg in overtime, thus ending their six game losing streak to the Blue Bombers. The final score was 22-19. Rene Paredes, in his ... Read More »
1 responseMantas have successful season
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Heraldf he Lethbridge Mantas Lifesaving Club wrapped up their season recently with plenty of success that was had by its member swimmers at a national and provincial level. Lifesaving sport teaches athletes about how to pick up sunken or drowning victims through manikins, how to throw a rope to the drowning ... Read More »
1 responseBulls alumni reflect on early days
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls hosted an alumni weekend over this past weekend for former players during their 25th anniversary season and it was a chance for players to reminisce during their playing days with the team. Raymond’s Bryce Coppieters was a part of the celebration and was a part of the ... Read More »
1 responseBulls gearing up for popular Canada Day doubleheader
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls are gearing up for the most popular day in their schedule each year with the Canada Day doubleheader at Spitz Stadium on Monday. American player Scott Hansen will be experiencing his first Canada Day game. “I’m really excited for Canada Day,” said Hansen. “All the guys, they ... Read More »
2 responsesBulls double up the 57’s
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls earned their 17th win of the season after doubling up the Swift Current 57’s 6-3 on Friday night at Spitz Stadium. “I talked to the guys after the game. I obviously wasn’t very happy,” said Ryan MacDonald, Bulls head coach. “To be frank, I thought it was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta Summer Games ready for competition in Coaldale
By Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
Coaldale is set to host athletes from across region for the Southern Alberta Summer Games beginning July 3. There are 1,700 athletes from 13 regions in southern Alberta that will be competing in four days of competition. “They’re going well,” said Mark McIntosh, SASG games coordinator, on preparation. “All our sports chairs are working hard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hansen swinging a hot bat
By Lethbridge Herald on June 27th, 2024
By Justin Seward First-year Lethbridge Bull infielder Scott Hansen is turning heads on the diamond with his performance at the plate so far this season. Hansen is the only current active roster player leading the team with a .398 average after going 33-for-83 at the plate this season in 21 games. “Yeah obviously confidence is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elks showing improvements, Dukes shining for Argonauts
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2024
Graham Kelly INSIDE THE CFL Before the regular season began I observed Edmonton’s offence was so bad the Elks would have to score 35 points a game to win. They scored 36 against Toronto last Saturday and still lost by a field goal. But those who support the green and gold, take hope. Your football team ... Read More »
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