Sports Round-Up: Thursday, June 26

Despite rallying in the final three innings, the Moose Jaw Miller Express fell 3–6 to the Sylvan Lake Gulls in Western Canadian Baseball League action last night.

The Millers are back at it with a pair of games this afternoon. They hit Legacy Dodge Field in Fort MacMurray to take on the Energy City Cactus Rats at four o'clock, and follow it up by battling the Giants, who are fresh off a 6–0 shutout against the Swift Current 57's at 7.

Early deficit too much for Beavers to overcome against Medicine Hat

The Weyburn Beavers couldn’t recover from a rough start Wednesday night at Tom Laing Park, falling 7-3 to the Medicine Hat Mavericks in front of 421 fans. A seven-run deficit proved too much to overcome despite a spirited push in the second half of the game. 

Beavers head coach Cam Williams was blunt in his assessment of the early innings. 

Former MJHL coach Mahesh helps guide Abbotsford to Calder Cup - Part 1

In part one of a two part conversation with former MJHL coach Harry Mahesh, who is now an assistant coach with the AHL champions Abbotsford Canucks of the AHL, he talks about his time in the MJHL as a player and coach, re-discovering his love of the game and more.

Being called a champion is still taking some getting used to, according to Mahesh. "I mean, it really hasn't fully sunk in yet," he says from his home in British Columbia. "It's got a nice ring to it, though."

57's can't get bats going in Fort McMurray

The bats got quieted again as the Swift Current 57's fell on the road in WCBL action last night.

Jose Ayala went 2 for 3, but the 57's managed only 5 hits in a 6-0 loss to Fort McMurray.

Swift Current's run production has slowed with only 2 scored in 2 games on this road swing so far, compared to 40 runs in their previous 2 games.

Hunter Mark struggled early on the mound, walking 4 batters and getting down 5-0 in the first inning.

Luke Reasor then pitched 5 innings of shutout relief to give Swift Current a chance.

Local group offers tennis, soccer, & fun for all ages

A chance to stay active this summer in Swift Current has cropped up with camps and lessons geared toward a multitude of ages and a wide range of skills.

The Tennis Association of Swift Current is preparing for the summer camps to take place at Riverside Park in July and August, including Kids Tennis & Soccer Camps for two different age categories and Learn To Play Tennis lessons for adults.

Kimberly Hartwig, head coach for the Tennis Association of Swift Current, shared that the camps are a great way to introduce a new sport, get moving, and improve skills.

Lacombe baseball team captures meaningful title

A Lacombe minor baseball team has won a championship — a victory that meant a lot more for some players, who captured the title in their final season before graduating.

The Lacombe Dodgers Blue beat the Red Deer Rangers 1 by a score of 18–3 to claim the 18U Central Alberta Baseball League (CABL) Tier 1 championship on their home field at Michener Park on Sunday.

The game ended early due to the possibility of a rainout, but the chance of showers didn’t dampen their joy, according to Dodgers head coach Jaden Etson.

U17 Sonic score comeback win in Moose Jaw Ladies Fastball League

The Swift Current U17 Sonic scored a late-inning victory in the Moose Jaw Ladies Fastball League Tuesday night.

Taking on the Moose Jaw Heat, Swift Current plated two runs in the top of the sixth inning to take a 9-8 lead and held on for the win.

Brynn Haubrich, Bree Pavely, and Lyla Thiessen all had three hits and scored at least two runs for the Sonic.

Pavely also tossed five innings of two-run ball with four strikeouts. 

Full 2025-26 Red Wings schedule released

The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings will open the 2025-26 season on September 19th, when they host the Yorkton Terriers at Crescent Point Place.  

The SJHL released the full schedule for the upcoming season Wednesday afternoon, with each team playing a balanced 56-game schedule. For the Red Wings, their defense of the Viterra Division pennant will start with a home-and-home against the Terriers, with the second half being played September 20th in Yorkton.  

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