Safe at home
The Willow Creek Composite High School baseball team hosted Cardston at Millennium Ball Diamonds on Thursday, May 14, dropping an 11-4 decision to the Cougars. Here, Cobra Micah Rice scores on a wild pitch. Photo by Rob Vogt
Sports
Around the horn
Baseball is in full swing in Claresholm, as teams of all ages have started their seasons on the diamond. Millennium Ball Diamonds was abuzz with excitement on Wednesday, May 6. Clockwise from top left is Hanna Thompson of the Claresholm Minors Cobras 1 team taking her turn at bat against Vulcan; Emery Blake of the Under-15 girls softball team delivering … Read more…
Under-18 Thunder blast Lethbridge
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder won in convincing fashion in their lone game in Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 action on the weekend.The Thunder travelled to Lethbridge on Saturday, Dec. 13, coming home with a 10-3 victory.The Thunder took control early, scoring twice in the first period to lead 2-0 after 20 minutes, then scored four more times in … Read more…
Under-18 Thunder win, tie weekend games
By Rob VogtThe Claresholm Under-18 Thunder remain in first place in the Central Alberta Hockey League Tier-3 Silver Division after a close win and a tie in weekend action.The Thunder, made up of players from Claresholm and Nanton, hosted Taber on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Tom Hornecker Recreation Centre in Nanton, where they won a tough 1-0 decision.The teams were … Read more…
High school Cobras recognized for football excellence
By Tim Bryson Co-coach, WCCHS Cobras football teamThis past week, the Southland Football League met to select its annual all-star team and four Willow Creek Composite High School Cobra players walked away with six awards.The process involved coaches submitting players to be considered and offering up reasons for their consideration. The coaches would then vote for each position, with the … Read more…
Southern Alberta Mustangs skate into inaugural season with purpose on, off ice
By David GaleA brand new chapter in junior hockey has begun in southern Alberta as the Southern Alberta Mustangs, who play their home games at the Stavely Arena, embark on their inaugural season in the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). The Mustangs, owned by Lisa May, are part of a brand new Alberta Division created this year, joining fellow … Read more…
Medallists
The Willow Creek Composite High School junior high “B2” girls’ volleyball team, pictured above, took third place at the league post-season tournament in the Crowsnest Pass on Nov. 7 and 8. The “B1” girls advanced all the way to the final to take second place. Photo submitted