18U 57's get a victory over Sask Five

A mid-week victory for the Swift Current Kal Tire 18U AAA 57's.

They beat the Sask Five Marlins 5-2 last night.

Kyrell Adair went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for Swift Current.

Swift Current only had 5 hits and 3 runs in the game.

Jase Johnson pitched 4 2/3 innings of 4 hit ball with 2 runs allowed.

He got the win for Swift Current, while Adair pitched the final 2 1/3 innings without giving up a run.

Swift Current plays Mandan and South Central on Friday.

Outhwaite thrilled Heavy Games coming to Deloraine Fair

Competitor Stephanie Outhwaite couldn't be more excited to be a part of the upcoming event featuring the Manitoba Heavy Games coming to the Deloraine Fair this year.

It's a rich history going back a long time, as Outhwaite explains. "It's a traditional game from the Highlands of Scotland," she says proudly. "It's been a tradition for many years when they would compete to find the strongest competitor in each clan. Since then, it's gone all over the world, but it's true to the Scottish heritage."

10-year-old Colton Mateychuk dazzles at Brick Tournament in Edmonton

Playmaking sensation Colton Mateychuk was part of a spring hockey team that competed in the Brick Tournament in Edmonton, and the assist wizard says he had a great time on and off the ice.

Starting in hockey at a pretty young age, "I was four," Mateychuk says proudly about when he first got onto skates, the young star remembers it took little time for him to fall in love with the game. "I remember I just loved skating and scoring goals," he says with a big smile.

Sonic split games in Moose Jaw

A split of two games by the Swift Current U17 Sonic in softball action yesterday.

Bree Pavely had 3 hits and 6 RBIs for Swift Current against Moose Jaw, but they fell 19-10 to the 17U Ice.

The Sonic beat Wood River 17-1 in their other game last night.

Serena Kochun led the way, going 4 for 5 with 2 runs and 2 RBIs.

The Sonic host Kindersley for a doubleheader at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Saturday.

Local dancer finishes 4th at national event

A local dancer found the national spotlight in Niagra Falls.

16-year-old Blake Johnson competed recently at the Tarpsichore national top dancer title competition.

She made it to nationals by winning the provincial event. 

"It felt amazing," Johnson said. "I was super excited. I never thought something like that would happen, so I was just very proud."

Beavers fans to flood the stands as Jamie Campbell comes to Tom Laing Park

Whether you’re a season ticket holder or have never seen the inside of a ball diamond, the Weyburn Beavers Baseball Club is inviting the whole community to pack the park at Thursday night’s game against the Saskatoon Berries. 

Club president Garnet Hansen says the drive to fill the stands comes from the addition of a special guest to the stands – Sportsnet Central baseball analyst Jamie Campbell.    

Berries split with Moose Jaw, move to 6-2 in July

The Saskatoon Berries won four straight games to start July, including a 22-4 drubbing of the Weyburn Beavers on July 3, but have since cooled down a bit going 2-2 in their last four games.

The Berries lost on Saturday at home 6-4 against the Regina Red Sox but returned the favour on Sunday with a 7-5 win on the road. The team stayed hot Monday as the Berries beat the Moose Jaw Miller Express in walk-off fashion 4-3, but then their modest two game win-streak ended Tuesday night with Moose Jaw turning in a one-run-win of their own 9-8 from Cairns Field. 

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