Congratulations to Three Hills School athletes Katie Skotheim and Brady Hoover on their bronze medal in the South Central Zone Junior High competition in the mixed doubles event. Another congratulations goes out to Kevin Adams (Top) for his bronze medal in senior boys singles at High School Provincials.
Sports
Red Nite held in Acme
Red Nite Athletic Awards were held Monday evening, May 31, 2010 at the Acme School. The highly coveted Female and Male Athlete of the Year went to Cherly Esau and Conrad Neufeld. A couple of new awards were added to the list this year which include an overall female and male “Rookie of the Year” given only to a grade 10 student who showed ability, coach-ability, and positive leadership strengths. Coreen Esau and Patrick Woodlands received the honor. Another new award,
Ty Ward to compete at National Jr. High Finals Rodeo
Featuring more than 1000 contestants from 47 US states, Canadian provinces and Australia, the NJHFR is the world's largest Jr. High rodeo. In addition to competing for more than $75,000 in prizes, contestants wil
John Bender drafted to the Calgary Stampeders
“Being Canadian, it’s always been a dream of mine to be drafted into the Canadian Football league.” That comes from John Bender, 23-year-old son of Wally and Linda Bender, of Three Hills.
John was drafted May 2, 2010 by the Calgary Stampeders. He went in the third round, 17th overall.
That was something of a surprise for the 6’8” 325 lb. Offensive Lineman. John was rated as the No. 1 prospect for the CFL Draft back in December. He was ranked No. 2 overall last month among all prospects by the C