Local Sports

The Southeast Performance Pump midget AAA Twins won two of four games they played on the road during the Canada Day long weekend, as they earned splits with the Parkland Expos on June 30 and the Muenster Red Sox the following day.

The Power Dodge Estevan Bruins bolstered their defence for the upcoming season, acquiring defenceman Tylor Ludwar from the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Okotoks Oilers in exchange for forward Tristyn Deroose.

Weyburn Beavers first baseman Drake Pilat has his glove ready for the throw from the pitcher to keep the runner for the Edmonton Prospects on base, during the third home game hosting the Edmonton team on Saturday evening.

The Estevan Golden Eels were in Regina on the weekend for their second swim meet of the year. The Eels were one of the smaller teams at the meet with 27 swimmers, but they still finished in second spot with 319 points overall.

Members of Vilcu’s Karate Club travelled to Regina on June 22 to compete in a Saskatchewan Martial Arts Association provincial tournament.

A hot and sunny Thursday turned to be a perfect day for golfers who participated in the Wil-Tech Swing for Scholarships 18-hole best ball tournament at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course.

The Oxbow Chiefs own the lead in the Saskota Baseball League, as the league has entered the second half of the season. The Chiefs sit atop the standings with a 9-1 record, one game ahead of the Estevan Tower Wolves (8-2).

Minnesota State junior defenceman Edwin Hookenson, who hails from Lampman, has been named an Academic All-American Third Team for his performance in the classroom and on the ice with the men's hockey team this year.

NFL player Brett Jones signs his autograph on a photo of himself playing for his team, the Minnesota Vikings, as a group of girls awaited their turn at the start of his football camp on Wednesday.

Golfer Kevin Hallberg was presented with the Perry Folk Fellowship Award by Kevin Folk on Wednesday.