Pitching it forward — Estevan athlete helps young softball players develop skills

Prysm Gooding has been passionate about softball since she was a child—and now, she’s hoping to pass on that passion to the next generation of players.

The Estevan pitcher is hosting a softball pitching clinic on May 4 and May 11 at the Jody Waloshin Pleasantdale Ball Diamonds to help young athletes improve their skills before the season starts.

“I’ve been going to pitching camps since I was eight years old, and I think it’s really good to hear from other pitchers’ perspectives,” said Gooding. After strengthening her skills, she is excited to pass on the knowledge.

Practice range opened at Humboldt Golf Course

 

You can get the clubs out of storage as the practice range is now open at the Humboldt Golf Course. 

Range balls are available in the upstairs lounge. 

The pro shop will open on Monday at 9 am.

No official date has been set for the opening of the course for the season, but maintenance crews are currently working on the course to get it ready as soon as possible. 

GALLERY: CobraCats charge into Calgary Icebreaker

The CobraCats hit the road to Calgary this weekend for the Icebreaker, the annual high school rugby tournament hosted by the Irish Athletics Club.

It’s a marquee early-season event, drawing top squads from around the Calgary region.

The CobraCats head into the tourney after a mixed bag in their home openers against the West Island College Wolves.

The girls dominated with a commanding 53-7 win, while the boys came up short in a tighter 24-7 loss.

Three members of Swift Current Judo Club make nationals

Three Swift Current Judo Club athletes and one of its coaches will represent Judo Saskatchewan next month at the 2025 Open Nationals Judo Championships.

Talon Moen, Eliot Perrault, and Blake Rempel will be flanked by coach Nancy Filteau from May 15-18 at Calgary's Olympic Oval.

Filteau, the head instructor with the Swift Current Judo Club, said she will be there to help and encourage Moen, Perrault, and Rempel as they battle against the best judo talent from across the country.

RUSH REACH - Rush gear up for playoff showdown vs Swarm

The regular season is in the books, and the Saskatchewan Rush are off to the playoffs! 

The Rush will face the Georgia Swarm in the single-elimination quarterfinal game on Saturday, April 26. Rush broadcaster Cody Janzen is looking forward to an exciting matchup. 

“I would expect a goaltender’s duel,” Janzen said. “It’s two of the best goalies in the game with Frank Scigliano and Brett Dobson going head-to-head.” 

Red Wings pushed to the brink losing Game 4 of the SJHL finals

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings are in a must-win situation now as they’ve dropped Game 4 of the Canterra Seeds Cup Finals against the Melfort Mustangs 5-1. The Melfort Mustangs go up 3-1 in the best-of-seven series and look to clinch their second straight SJHL championship on home ice Sunday night. Casey O’Brien, assistant coach for the Red Wings, comments on the loss.