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16 swimmers from the Swift Current Stingrays attended Saskatchewan Summer Swimming Provincials last weekend in Watrous.

Several brought home medals against 276 swimmers from across the province. 

Lincoln Moffitt was dominant with three golds, two silvers, and a bronze.

Jett Schafer won two golds, a silver, and a bronze.

Violet Schafer picked up three silvers and a bronze.

Here are the full results:

Coach of the U15 AA Westman Storm, Dave Danners, couldn't be prouder of his group for what they did throughout the entire season, capping it off with a silver medal at provincials. 

"I have a lot of good things to say about this team," Danners says with a laugh and a smile. "I guess we'll start with that they are such a positive group. Their heads are in the game, every game. They support each other like I've never seen. That would be the number one, their attitude, their focus on the game, and how they support one another no matter what happens."

It's been a special year for track and field star Lenaya Roberts, who was part of Team Manitoba that recently participated in a big event in Edmonton.

The U13 AAA Carillon Sultans are gearing up for provincials in Winnipeg this upcoming weekend, and coach Joel Lussier likes where his team is at, believing they are ready to do something special. 

Luke Barrientos struck out Trigg Mapes with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th as Medicine Hat hung on for an 8-6 win over the Swift Current 57's last night.

Swift Current had scored twice in the inning before their comeback fell short.

Casey Prychak went 2 for 5 and scored twice for the 57's.

Swift Current's Wilmer Henriquez hit his 11th home run of the season to tie the game at 4 in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

The 57's struggled defensively in the game making 5 errors. 

Shaunavon's Corey Bailey missed the cut at the Canadian Amateur Golf Championship.

The Elmwood golfer shot a 76 today to finish +10 through two rounds at the Rivermead Golf Club in Gatineau and Royal Ottawa Golf Club.

+3 was the cut line for the tournament.

Bailey had an impressive July as he won the Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Championship and finished 2nd in the Saskatchewan Amateur Championship.

After reviewing the incidents between the Swift Current 57's and Saskatoon Berries on July 25th, the WCBL has announced some disciplinary action.

The league suspended Swift Current Head Coach Ruddy Estrella for 10 games and Assistant Coach Shawn Lee for 5 games.

Estrella's suspension means he won't be eligible to return to the dugout before the end of the WCBL season.

The league also suspended 57's pitcher Hunter Mark for 5 games for his part in the incidents, including hitting Ethan Murdoch with a pitch in the top of the 9th inning.

19 athletes and staff from southwest Saskatchewan made the roster for Team Saskatchewan at the upcoming Canada Summer Games in Newfoundland.

Rowan Reimer (Swift Current) Track
Carter Tuplin (Swift Current) Track
Mason Fauser (Shaunavon) Baseball
Kai Foster (Swift Current) Lacrosse
Adriaan De Necker (Kyle) Rugby Sevens
Griffin Striker (Swift Current) Soccer
Navy Louma (Swift Current) Soccer
Chayce Foster (Gull Lake) Swimming 
Tate Zimmerman (Swift Current) Swimming
Rohimay Priebe (Swift Current) Swimming

The Swift Current Broncos added some depth to their forward group today.

They sent a conditional 2027 8th round WHL Prospects Draft Pick to the Everett Silvertips for forward Remy Hlady.

"A 200-foot guy," said Broncos GM Chad Leslie. "There's some offensive upside there in his past. Just in the situation that we're in with a young forward group and a free look at a player. I think it's a good opportunity for him and a good opportunity for us."

The Weyburn Rowing Club will be hosting a Beach Sprints event on Saturday, August 2nd, at Nickle Lake Regional Park.

Club Founder and President Sheila Leach, said they're looking forward to sharing this opportunity with the community while everyone is already out at the park for Nickle Lake Day.