March Madness comes to local high school

By Rob VogtMarch Madness was not exclusively for college gymnasiums across the United States.A version of the basketball classic came to Willow Creek Composite High School during the month of March.Organized by the students of the Physical Education 30 leadership class, the tournament started with the “Snake Draft” on Feb. 28.The physical education students were all team captains and they … Read more

Cobras shine with Chinook all-stars

By Frank McTighe; Editor, Macleod GazetteThe stars of the Chinook Basketball League sparkled Wednesday night in Fort Macleod.F.P. Walshe school hosted the annual all-star classic featuring top players from the high school girls league.Willow Creek Composite Cobras Tori Stonehouse and Janell Lange suited up for the white team along with players from the J.T. Foster Raiders, Coalhurst Crusaders, and St. … Read more

Big changes coming in high school football in 2024

By Tim Bryson, Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras footballAs spring approaches, it’s a good time to look forward to the 2024 high school football season, especially as there are some massive changes taking place this year.Since 1998, high school football teams have been assigned into different tiers, based on school population. The concept is like how other high school teams are designated, … Read more

‘A’ basketball boys win zone championship

By Rob VogtThe Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “A” boys’ basketball team, capped off a dream season by winning the South Zone Junior High Athletic Association 3J championship on the weekend.The Cobras travelled to Immanuel Christian School in Lethbridge for zone championship tournament held on March 1 and 2.The tournament drew teams from Matthew Halton High School of … Read more

Under-11 Thunder stage stirring comeback at home game

By Rob VogtIt was do or die time for the Claresholm Under-11 Thunder hockey team.Trailing 5-4 with time ebbing away, and Claresholm beginning to press, Thunder player Kyden Vandervalk grabbed a loose puck and began to pull away from his Cremona checkers.As he looked to turn a partial breakaway into a full-fledged shot on goal, he was hauled down by … Read more