From the diamond to new dreams pair of Trojans reflect on their high school careers

As the Portage Collegiate Institute (PCI) Trojans baseball team nears the end of its season, two of its senior players, Jaxon Dubois and Tyler Olson, are not only preparing for zone playoffs — they’re also preparing to say goodbye to high school.

The pair shared their reflections on their baseball careers, school life, and what's next after graduation.

Dubois, who has played for the Trojans for the past three years, described this season as a mix of challenge and promise.

Tigers win WHL Championship

Climax's Willie Desjardins is once again a WHL Champion.

The legendary junior hockey coach took his Medicine Hat Tigers to their sixth Ed Chynoweth Cup in franchise history.

The Tigers beat Spokane 4-2 on Friday night to wrap up the WHL Championship Series in five games.

Former Swift Current Broncos forward Mathew Ward will earn a championship ring as a member of the Tigers this season.

Ward had 12 points in 18 playoff games.

Swift Current 15U 57's set for Local Sports Live

A busy weekend for local baseball teams.

The Swift Current Kal Tire 18U 57s play four games this weekend against the Regina Wolfpack, Regina White Sox, Moose Jaw Canucks and Parkland Expos.

Meanwhile, the 15U AAA 57's are home for a doubleheader against the Saskatoon Expos tomorrow.

Catcher and 2nd baseman Alexander Argue reflected on their start to the season.

"Very good," Argue said. "We've gone three wins and four losses. We're hoping to get a couple more wins this weekend to help our season out."

Broncos announce commitment of D Charlie Nameth for 2025-26 season

The Humboldt Broncos have announced the commitment of 2007-born defenceman Charlie Nameth for the upcoming 2025-26 season.  

A product of Southey, Nameth spent the past season with the Moose Jaw Warriors U18 AAA squad finishing with 33 points (5G-28A), which doubled his total of 16 points the prior campaign.  

Sports Round-Up: Friday, May 16

The Winnipeg Jets will live to skate another day. Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves to help Winnipeg avoid elimination with a 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their second-round series. The Stars now lead the series 3-2 with Game 6 set for Saturday in Dallas.

Meanwhile, a goal with just under two minutes left helped the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 and book their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final. Carolina will play the winner of the second-round series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. Florida leads 3-2.

Local athletes gain valuable experience at Team Sask football tryouts

Three members of Estevan’s Viragos football team recently took part in Team Sask tryouts, joining athletes from across the province in the hopes of making the elite squad.

Sophie Lester-Geysen, who has been with the Viragos since March 2022, said the weekend was a valuable experience.

“It was a really great experience. It was a lot of teamwork. It was hot,” she said with a laugh. “But overall, just meeting new girls, learning new skills—it was great.”

Subscribe to Local Sports