Local Sports

Weyburn Panther Drilling Wings player Steven Kesslering, No. 14, is chased by a player with the Littleton Squirt Hawks, during an exhibition game on Thursday afternoon at Crescent Point Place. Two Denver, Colo.

A group of girls from Wawota, Maryfield, Redvers, Carlyle, and Midale have come together to form an 18U girls club volleyball team. Based in Carlyle the new club has been formed by Coach Bree Ryan with the assistance of her brother Blake Slykhuis.

The CanElson Estevan Bruins, a team within the SJHL, were recently in Carlyle spending two days in town, Dec. 17 and Dec. 18. On their trip they visited schools in both Carlyle and Manor.

Two local athletes have been chosen to play on the Under 14 Saskatchewan Selects football team. Andrew Kehler (13) and Lane Newell (12) played a regular season with the Estevan Chargers. Their second year of play, both youth love the game immensely.

Local water polo athlete Taylor Molde was recently in Australia, where she competed with the Canadian women's team during the FINA World Youth Water Polo championships.

The Estevan Motor Speedway has released their tentative race dates for the upcoming season. Once again, the EMS will be featuring IMCA modifieds, stock cars and hobby stocks on their regular race program.

Midget Petrobakken Wings player Braden Mellon, No 7, watches as his puck nearly made it through the Prairie Storm's goalie pads in between his legs during first-period Midget AA action on Wednesday night at Crescent Point Place.

Local curlers prepare for junior provincials Brooke Tokarz, at right, throws the rock during a recent competition for her rink, based out of Saskatoon.

The past week the Novice team travelled to Redvers on Thursday, Dec 13th and had Kipling visit on Saturday, Dec 15th. The team has been progressing well, improving their skills and teamwork.

On December 12, the QMax Wild traveled to Arcola for a rematch against Carlyle. The Qmax were defeated by a score of 6-3. Scoring for the Wild were Dylan Jones, Nick Zerie and Konrad Proszak.