Local Sports

The Estevan bid to host the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games is in need of one final ingredient to ensure it's a contender for the event: an updated track-and-field facility.

The Woodlawn Classic couldn't have ended in more dramatic fashion. After opening the tournament on Saturday with a two-under par 70, Marcus Friess began the final round with a four shot lead over Brendon Grube.

The Estevan Bruins are keeping their players accountable when it comes to physical fitness. The SJHL club held fitness testing for players on Thursday at Spectra Place, with on and off-ice tests taking place to determine strength and conditioning.

A "Legendary Tailgate Party" will be held in support of Weyburn Minor Football Association on Friday, Sept. 13.

Weyburn Iron Pigs second baseman Sterling LaBatte takes the throw from the plate as a Regina Rangers runner slides in to second base under his tag, during the first playoff game for the senior men's ball team on Wednesday evening at Tom Laing Park.

First baseman Mat Larson catches the ball from the pitcher as the Regina Rangers runner just manages to get back with his hand on first base, during the first playoff game for the Iron Pigs men's team on Wednesday evening.

Junior golfer Alex Hicks tees off on the fifth hole at the Weyburn Golf Course, during the annual Junior Open Golf Tournament held on July 30. Junior golfers from around the southeast area converged on Weyburn for the one-day golf tournament.

The Fourth Annual Sink or Swim Hole-in-one Golf Classic has been set for Aug. 17 with all proceeds being given to the Crescent Point Leisure Complex.

Although their group was small, the Estevan Golden Eels achieved big results on Saturday and Sunday at provincials in Melfort. The Eels' contingent of 18 swimmers combined for an overall third-place finish at the meet.

Last week, the spotlight was on the Canadian golfers at the 2013 RBC Canadian Open. Especially for Graham DeLaet, as he signed on as an ambassador for Saskatchewan.