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The U18 South Central Cubs have been on quite the run throughout the season, and coach Paul Schaak believes the team can keep it going, achieving their goal of provincial success this weekend.

It was another successful return to Mitchell Field for Swift Current's Ethan Murdoch.

He went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs and a run scored as his Saskatoon Berries beat the Swift Current 57's 11-4 in WCBL action last night.

Wilmer Henriquez hit a solo home run and scored twice in a losing cause for the 57's.

It was his 10th home run of the season.

The Berries roughed up 57's all-star pitcher Adam Korte for 8 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work.

Calvin Junek allowed only a run on 2 hits in 4 innings of his first start for Saskatoon.

The Saskatoon Berries made one last stop in Alberta after a 2-2 road trip against Okotoks and Lethbridge. Six Berries were part of the WCBL All-Star festivities, pitchers Tanner Hosick and Matt Whitney, joining position players catcher Bailyn Sorensen, infielders Abiam Medina and Ethan Menard, and finally outfielder Carter Beck.

Menard, a native of Louisiana, competed in the home run derby before the game. He might have had a little extra Cajun fueled juice in the tank with some special visitors in attendance at Seaman Stadium from back home. 

After finishing third in the Saskatchewan softball 17U B provincials, Swift Current Sonics Head Coach Terry Pavely is proud of the way his team competed.

"We probably played better small ball than any other team in the tournament and maybe the province throughout the year," Pavely said. "Our bunting and our baserunning was superior to most teams.

"A kid might have got up to bat and hit a triple and a double, and the next time we asked them to bunt the ball. Our girls would lay it down. Whatever they could do to help their team they would."

The 15U Watrous Lakers won the 15U AA Tier 3 Provincial Championship on the weekend in Unity. 

It was a slow start for the Lakers on Friday as they were defeated in their first game against the Southern Aces 11-6. 

They rebounded on Saturday, picking up a 12-7 win over the Neilburg Monarchs and a 9-2 victory over the Kindersley Royals.  

It was a display of raw power, grit, and community spirit at this year’s Boomtown Days Strongman Classic. When the dust settled, Saskatchewan’s own Sam Rissling stood tall literally and figuratively as the champion.

For Sam Rissling, who has been competing in Strongman for nine years, this victory was more than just another medal; it was a celebration of the journey that started in a gym and led to a life on the national stage.

Back-to-school shopping can be stressful for families trying to get all the necessary supplies while staying on budget.

Lacombe and District FCSS is aiming to ease that burden through its annual Tools for School program.

Students living in Lacombe, Lacombe County, Mirror, Tees, Alix and Clive are eligible to apply for school supplies or a certificate toward a new pair of shoes.

The program helps ensure students have the tools they need to succeed and feel confident on the first day of school.

The deadline to apply is July 31.

The Marysburg Royals suffered their third straight loss as they were defeated by the Saskatoon Outlaws 7-3 on Monday night. 

After going scoreless through the first three innings, the Royals opened the scoring in the top of the fourth inning with an RBI double from Joel Bauml. Curtis Strueby followed that with an RBI single.  

The Outlaws answered back in a big way as they replied with six runs in the bottom of the fourth.  

The Okotoks Dawgs double header has been postponed today (July 22) due to the weather.  

The game against the Fort McMurray Giants was originally set for Monday but had to be postponed because of the rain.  

The game has been rescheduled to July 28. 

A new era is officially underway for the Eagle Sky Estevan Bruins as Drew Kocur takes over as head coach and general manager. After finishing out the 2024-25 season in an interim role, Kocur now has full control of the bench and the locker room, and he's got a clear vision for the future.

“This is a prestigious organization. I’m honoured to be the next head coach,” Kocur said. “Now it’s about putting our stamp on it. We’ve had a good spring camp, we’re looking toward fall camp, and our eyes are on building a successful team for the 2025-26 season.”