Local Sports

Sunday, September 15th

MJHL Exhibition
Virden 4 Portage 3 (S0)

A bloop single to right field in the bottom of the fourth inning drove in the game’s only run as the Kane County Cougars (6-0) defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes 1-0 in game two of the Miles Wolff Cup Final at Northwestern Medicine Field Sunday afternoon.
 
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West Central Saskatchewan volleyball teams delivered impressive performances over the weekend, securing top spots in various tournaments across the province.

The Biggar Blazers Senior Girls put on a strong showing in the Kerrobert tournament, finishing in second place after a hard-fought series of matches. Their determination and teamwork stood out, but they fell just short of clinching the top spot in a competitive final round.

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings went into Estevan Saturday night looking to close out the 2024 preseason with a perfect record of 5-0. Despite outshooting the Bruins 36-33, Estevan was able to eke out a 3-2 win in overtime over the Red Wings. 

Estevan took the lead in the first period when Rory Elson scored an unassisted goal just 4:05 into the game. Then, 3:28 into the second, Reed Gramlich would beat Dazza Mitchell to make it a 2-0 lead for the Bruins. 

The Estevan Special Olympics kicked off its fall programming with a baseball game against Estevan Fire and Rescue.

Younger athletes took to the field first, followed by the adults. Both teams enjoyed a BBQ lunch afterward.

Moose Jaw, Sask. – The Moose Jaw Warriors put together a strong 60-minute performance to close out the preseason, topping the Swift Current Broncos, 4-2, at the Moose Jaw Events Centre on Saturday night.

“This was definitely our most complete game we’ve had so far in this preseason,” Warriors forward Owen Berge said.

Berge scored for the second straight night to help the Warriors to the bounce back win heading into the regular season.

Cornelius Randolph’s single with none out in the bottom of the 11th inning gave the Kane County Cougars (5-0) a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes in game one of the Miles Wolff Cup Final at Northwestern Medicine Field Saturday evening.
 
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The Kane County left fielder hit an 0-2 pitch from Ben Onyshko (L, 0-1) up the middle to bring home right fielder Armond Upshaw from second base and end the ballgame.

The Virden Oil Capitals fell 1-0 in a shootout to the Dauphin Kings Saturday night at Credit Union Place. Gavin Renwick made 31 saves in regulation and overtime for the Oil Capitals who will play their final pre-season game tonight against the Portage Terriers at Tundra Oil & Gas Place.

Grady Hoffman scored a pair of third period goals as the Steinbach Pistons won their pre-season finale 4-2 over the Nighthawks in Niverville Saturday night. Brayden Barnett and Reece Gault also found the back of the net for the Pistons who open the 2024-25 Manitoba Junior Hockey League season on Friday, September 20th against the defending Turnbull Cup champion Flyers in Winkler. Ty Kennett and Adam Vigfusson replied for the Nighthawks. Niverville will play its season opener next Friday at home against the Winnipeg Freeze.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes dropped a 2-1 decision to the Kane County Cougars Saturday night in game one of the American Association’s best-of-five Wolff Cup final. Cornelius Randolph singled home Armond Upshaw with the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning. The Goldeyes tied the game at 1-1 when Dayson Croes doubled home pinch runner Evan Alexander all the way from first base with two-out in the top of the ninth. Game two goes Sunday (1 p.m.) in Geneva, Illinois.