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Dragons head down home stretch of season

The Dragons extended their winning streak to four games before losing a couple of close ones on the road.
The Dragons were at home on Tuesday, February 8, to take on the Olds Grizzlys. Vann Yuhas opened the scoring for the Dragons, and just nine seconds later, Ty Whitford put the Dragons up by two. The Grizzlys added a shorthanded goal to end the period 2-1 for the Dragons.
The Dragons had 11 powerplay opportunities and connected on two. Kiano Robinson scored midway through the second period, and Carter Belitski scored with less than seven minutes left in the period.
The Dragons held on through a scoreless third period to win 4-1.
The Dragons boarded the bus on Friday, February 11, to head to Spruce Grove to face the Saints. The Saints were big and fast, and neither team scored until midway through the second period, when Spruce Grove took the lead. A game misconduct and a 5-minute penalty for Tanner Willick for a blow to the head, put the Saints on the powerplay, where they added one more in the third and went on to a 2-0 win. Willick will miss two games.
On Saturday, February 12, the Dragons were back on the ice. This time in Calgary to take on the Canucks.
The Dragons struck first as defenseman True Crowe scored his first goal as a Dragons, 6:40 into the game, and the Dagons led after one.
In the second the Canucks outshot the Dragons 14-10 and connected twice. After a scoreless third period, the Canucks eked out a 2-1 win.
There are just five games left for the Dragons in the regular season. This Tuesday, February 15, they hosted the Camrose Kodiaks, results not available at press time. On Thursday, February 17 they are in Canmore to take on the Eagles and back home Saturday, February 19, to play the Blackfalds Bulldogs.

Smashing success at Premier Volleyball tourney

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The Drumheller Club Volleyball (DCV) Smash U18 team were in Calgary competing in a Premier Volleyball Alberta event on February 5 and 6.
The tournament included 12 club teams from the South Region including Calgary, Medicine Hat, Airdrie, Rocky Mountain House, Fernie, Strathmore, Cranbrook, and Consort.
Coach Heather Hamilton said the Smash had a great weekend. They started out the tournament a little rough and finished in third place in their pool. When it was time for their crossover game, they were ready to go! They won that match, and then the next match, convincingly, to get to the Gold medal match.
The ladies fought hard and ended up losing 25-27 and 22-25, winning silver. Coaches Hamilton and Erica Crocker said they are very proud of their team and can’t wait for the rest of their club season.

St. Anthony's Sabres win bronze at home tourney

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The St. Anthony’s Sabres Junior Varsity basketball team hosted a tournament and came home with a bronze medal.
The school hosted the 17th Annual Sabres Invitational tournament on Thursday, January 27. They invited Stettler, Didsbury, and Bashaw.
The Sabres came out strong in their first game versus Stettler, and by half time were within striking distance. The Sabres lost one of their starters, and Stettler pulled ahead for the win.
This put the Sabres on to play Bashaw for third place, and they rose to the occasion, winning 39-37 in a thrilling finish. With just 0.6 seconds St.Anthony’s fouled, sending Bashaw to the line. The player missed the first shot. In an attempt to play the rebound on the second, he shot for the rim. He hit the rim, but was not able to make a play.
Stettler went on to win the championship with a 56-37 result over Didsbury.
The Junior Varsity Sabres have more season ahead in league play.

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