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Chance Kantrud's RBI single in extra innings clinched the Sask-Alta Baseball League championship for the Swift Current Yard Goats on Sunday night.

The second baseman's grounder through the right side of the infield plated left fielder Carson Rokochy from second as Swift Current knocked off the Cabri River Rats in 12-11 in an instant Sask-Alta finals classic at Mitchell Field.

It wasn't just thunder from the grandstand on Saturday night, but Mother Nature sent her own downpour of rain, which muddied the track at the High River Ag grounds.

However, the rain didn't pour down until about halfway through the heats, which caused some slower times and significantly altered the aggregate standings.

The 'Rangeland Rockstar' Chanse Vigen still sits in first in the aggregate, but Evan Magee jumped up from 12th into second in the aggregate, and Cruise Bensmiller jumped up from 11th to fourth as Dustin Gorst hung on and moved up from fifth into third.

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The first round wrapped up at the Portage Golf Club's Men's Open tournament.

Last year's champ, Kenny Keeler sits atop the leaderboard after shooting a solid first round.

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The 33rd annual Midale Oilmen's Golf Tournament was held on July 11th at the Mainprize Golf Course, raising just over $12,000 from the game and sponsors.

Darren Moldenhauer said, "We had a great day. We had 72 golfers with Payden Benning and Nolan Rohatyn having the low round for the day."

He said the Horse Race winners were Anthony Melle and Brock Simpson.

The sponsors that helped to make the event possible: 

The engines are loud, the dust is flying, and the 2025 motocross season is shaping up to be a memorable one for the South Corner Racing Circuit (SCRC). With the sun shining and new energy fueling every race, the southeast Saskatchewan racing scene is thriving. 

At the heart of it all is Lucinda Milford, president of the SCRC, who’s seeing firsthand how the club’s dedication and community support are pushing the circuit forward. 

The Battle of the Foothills is going strong at the High River Ag Grounds.

The fans have been packing the grandstand and cheering on their favourites.

High River's own Jason Glass finished down in 16th; however, sits tied for 6th in the aggregate, so he still has a chance to make the final four in the championship heat on Sunday.

Calgary's Chanse Vigen is the defending champion and was also this year's Rangeland Derby winner at the Calgary Stampede.

The highly anticipated Men’s Open golf tournament at the Portage Golf Club tees off today, and all eyes are on a potential rematch between defending champion Kenny Keeler and rising star Carson Inman.

Keeler, a longtime participant in the event, is looking to defend his title after a dramatic win last year, his first championship after multiple runner-up finishes.

"I've been doing it for years," said Keeler. "It's just a good weekend with friends and I get to see some old faces I might only see at this tournament."

Only one more day is left before the start of the big events for the summer at the Portage Golf Club.

General Manager Robby Moar and his team are preparing to host the Men's Open this weekend, followed by the Ladies Open and the Club Championship within a matter of weeks.

Moar says this year, things are looking really good in terms of the turnout.

A tough start to day two at provincials on Friday for the Swift Current Kal Tire 18U AAA 57s.

Gerritt Gulutzan produced a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning, lifting the Moose Jaw Canucks to a 3-2 victory.

Jase Johnson threw six-plus innings for the 57s, allowing three earned runs and punching out seven batters.

Two of Swift Current's three hits came off the bat of Ty Switzer.

Swift Current is now 1-1 in their four-game round robin and will face the Saskatoon Cubs Friday night.