Local Sports

Members of the Weyburn Strait Jackettes speed down the track, as they practice for an upcoming game against The Veronicas from Swift Current. The roller derby team will host The Veronicas on Saturday, Aug.

It was a special occasion at the Estevan Municipal Airport on Sunday, as the Estevan Drag Racing Association held its second race day of the 2014 season.

The Southeast Legacy Twins were not able to replicate their 2013 magic at midget AAA baseball provincials on the weekend in Saskatoon.

The Estevan Tower Wolves capped off a resurgent season with a run to the semifinals in the Harbourne Cup playoffs.

Two of the four feature races at Estevan Motor Speedway on Monday night were yellow-checkered finishes, and the other two went caution-free.

Last week, Sarah Fraske stepped into the ring and helped raise money for a good cause. The former Estevan resident fought for the welterweight boxing title at Aprons For Gloves' Restaurant Rumble held in Vancouver on July 23.

The Estevan Golden Eels ruled the pool when it mattered most. The local club won the provincial speed swimming meet held in Weyburn on Saturday and Sunday, topping the team standings.

The TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club hosted a staple of its annual tournament schedule on Sunday with the junior club championship. There were 18 junior golfers competing in the 18-and-under, 14-and-under and 12-and-under categories.

Graham DeLaet's bid to become the first Canadian to win the RBC Open in 60 years fell short, but he was the top-ranking Canadian for the tournament.

Speed swimmers race against each other to reach the other end of the Weyburn Leisure Centre, while competing in the speed swimming provincials on Saturday.