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Horns feeling confident heading into second semester

By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2024

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team start second semester tomorrow feeling confident after six-game win streak to finish first semester. Horns head coach Dave Waknuk says the spirits are good. “ I think we’re excited about what we accomplished but we know we still have so much more ... Read More »

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Canes double up the Broncos

By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2024

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes avenged a loss to the Swift Current Broncos a week ago with a 6-3 win on Wednesday night at the Enmax Centre. “I liked our second period even though we came out of it down one,” said Bill Peters, Hurricanes head coach. “The guys knew they were ... Read More »

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The year it was for Lethbridge sports

By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2023

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald 2023 saw many highlights throughout the Lethbridge sports scene and here are the top stories captured during the year. Canes make controversial hire The Lethbridge Hurricanes replaced Brent Kisio with Bill Peters before the start of training camp in late August. The hire didn’t come without its controversy considering ... Read More »

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Hurricanes snap losing streak with shootout win

By Lethbridge Herald on December 29th, 2023

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes snapped a five-game losing streak after 2-1 shootout win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday night at the Enmax Centre. Logan McCutcheon scored the shootout winner in the seventh round to preserve the win for the Canes. “Oh, gutsy effort,” said Matt Anholt, Hurricanes assistant coach ... Read More »

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Taber’s Sparks energizing on the court for Kodiaks

By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023

By Heather Cameron Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Taber Times Taber local Kitawna Sparks was named November’s Athlete of the Month at Lethbridge College. “When I learned I was November’s Athlete of the Month, I felt extremely grateful,” said Sparks. “I’ve had a very good start to this basketball season, and this past month I’ve done very ... Read More »

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Kodiaks Athletics had many proud moments in 2023

By Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2023

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge College Kodiaks had many highlights to be proud of in 2023. A notable highlight for finishes came from the women’s volleyball team who placed fourth at ACAC championships. “Women’s volleyball obviously did great getting to a program first by moving into the ‘A’ Side of the championships and ... Read More »

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Hurricanes saw positives in 2023

By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes had a mixture of great highlights and major changes throughout the calendar year of 2023. “I think it was a good step in the direction that we’re headed through a little bit of a reload phase right now,” said Matt Anholt, Lethbridge Hurricanes assistant coach. The club ... Read More »

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Broncos edge Hurricanes in OT

By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2023

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Rylan Gould scored 2:04 into overtime to give the Swift Current Broncos a 7-6 win over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Wednesday night at the Enmax Centre. “Well, anytime you’re on the wrong side of the final score, you’re not very happy,” said Bill Peters, Hurricanes head coach. “Some of the ... Read More »

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Pronghorn Athletics saw continued improvements in 2023

By Lethbridge Herald on December 26th, 2023

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Another year is just about in the books and the University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics continued to see improvements and growth from their teams. “We’ve had lots of highs and a couple of lows,” said Neil Langevin, Pronghorn Athletics executive director. “We’re continuing just to try to improve Pronghorn Athletics ... Read More »

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Comets go into Sugar Bowl with optimism

By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2023

By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Talented boys high school basketball teams will convene at Raymond High School for the 56th annual Sugar Bowl for two days on Boxing Day and Dec. 27. Comets head coach Brett Ralph said there is a certain level of excitement that goes into playing in a Sugar Bowl. “We fortunately ... Read More »

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Copperheads content with play at Christmas break

By Lethbridge Herald on December 22nd, 2023

The Coaldale Copperheads has plenty to be content about with their performance up to the Christmas break. The coaching staff, in particular, have liked how the players have come back from adversity. “They find a way to come back,” said Geoff Oster, co-head coach. “There’s been a number of times that we haven’t scored the ... Read More »

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