'It's disappointing': Local England supporters heartbroken after Euro defeat

Submitted by derek.craddock on Sun, 12/15/2024 - 13:00

Millions of enthusiastic, English football fans were glued to their televisions on Sunday, including hundreds in the Okotoks area.

The UEFA European Championship Final took place that day with Spain meeting England in the penultimate match. For England supporters, they hoped to witness their nation's first Euro title ever and first international championship since the 1966 FIFA Men's World Cup.

Sadly, it wasn't meant to be, as fans saw those dreams crushed in the 86th minute. Spain broke a 1-1 draw to lead 2-1 and eventually win its first European title since 2012.

Sports Round-Up: Friday, September 13

The Moose Jaw Warriors are in Swift Current tonight for the first game of their home-and-home pre-season series against the Broncos AND tonight's game marks the start of Warriors Hockey on Country 100! Voice of the Warriors James Gallo will deliver all the exciting play-by-play action!

Both teams will face off again at the Moose Jaw Events Centre tomorrow night. 

The Winmar AAA Warriors are headed to Wilcox on Sunday to battle Team Sask - game time at noon. 

Broncos face final preseason test this weekend against Melfort Mustangs

The Humboldt Broncos have a lot of work left in front of them this preseason, even with only two games remaining.  

Last weekend, the Broncos got off to a solid start picking up a pair of convincing wins over the Kindersley Klippers.  

Head Coach Brayden Klimosko noted the Klippers had a younger lineup than the Broncos but was still pleased with his team’s effort in both games. 

Winnipeg Goldeyes advance to the Wolff Cup Final

It's an exciting week for the Winnipeg Goldeyes as they advance to the Wolff Cup final after defeating the Fargo-Moorehead RedHawks in a do-or-die game Thursday night. 

The Goldeyes led the entire game, allowing only one run from the RedHawks with a final score of 3-1. 

Bisons set for their first pre-season game after completing the three-peat

The Carstar Okotoks Bisons hit the ice for the first time Friday (Sept. 13) since winning Provincial gold last season and completing the Heritage Junior B (HJHL) three-peat as champions.

The Herd will play hosts as the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings will be in town with the game being played at Murray Arena with a 7:30 pm puck drop. It will be the first and last pre-season game for the Bisons as the regular season starts on September 20 when Okotoks welcomes the High River Flyers to Murray Arena.

Local Sports Live returns under the lights with Lions visiting Redmen

The Gull Lake Lions and Maple Creek Redmen will begin their SHSAA 4A Conference 2 Nine-Aside season tonight under the lights.

Both teams hit gridiron for the second straight week in Maple Creek following a three-team exhibition last week, which included the Shaunavon Shadows.

Country 94.1's Local Sports Live will carry its first high school football game of the season with the broadcast starting at 6:45 p.m.

Listen below for a full pregame interview with Lions assistant coach Neal Boutin.

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