Sports

The Prairie Lady Pilots began the defense of their PAC crown Friday night at the RDAC with a convincing 74-30 win over Briercrest Clippers JY team. They led 59-23 at half time and never looked back using tough offense and defense, along with slick distribution of the ball in the offensive zone to keep Briercrest off balance. First year player Sarah Harken from Riceville, Iowa was on fire right from the tip, pouring in 37 points along with playing tough on the offensive and defensive boards.

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The Thrashers wrapped up this season’s home games this week as they welcomed the Red Deer Vipers on Tuesday January 29th, and the Ponoka Stampeders on Saturday February 2nd. On Friday February 1st the team was in Airdrie where they fell to the Techmation Thunder, with a score of 22-2.

When Red Deer came to town, the Thrashers were able to hold the Vipers to a 4-1 score after two periods, however the third proved to be a challenge for the Thrashers. When the buzzer sounded the score was 10

Our 2019 Acme 22nd Annual Business Bonspiel had 22 teams with great competition, close games and spirited spectator support for curling Monday through Friday nights and all day Saturday. Complimentary food each night, a banquet Friday night and cash & gift card prizes for the 10 top teams. Acme Business Spiel Committee members responsible for organizing and delivering this year’s successful event were President Paul Wiebe, Glen Rieger, Earl Jeninga, Travis Leinweber, Mike Miller, Doug

The Three Hills Thrashers came away at .500 after a weekend of games, with a loss at the hands of the Blackfalds Wranglers on Friday night, and a win over the Ponoka Stampeders on Saturday.

The Wranglers were solidly the stronger team on Friday night, opening the scoring and keeping the game at 2-0 through to the end of the first period. Soon into the second, the Thrashers were able to score with a goal by Hall from Schrock and Van Doren, but Blackfalds came back with two quick ones, and then a