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Vipers make their case for provincials in doubleheader this weekend

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The Drumheller Hi-Way 9 Vipers U12 “C” Vipers rolled right through their double header against the Airdrie Aces on Sunday afternoon, and are looking to make a a run at provincials next month.

The Vipers crushed the Aces 20-8 in their first game of the series and had a tighter second game against Airdrie, but came out on top at 6-4.

“It should be a good run to provincials,” said coach Dale Telford. “They’re playing as a team, with good catching, fielding, and their batting keeps getting better.”

Pitching standouts are Calon, Heptonstall, and Wright, and the team is powered by some strong hitting by Boyko and Christensen.

The Airdrie Aces are a good caliber team and the Vipers’ double win over them this weekend provides proof that the girls will fare well in Softball Alberta provincials on July 15 to 17 in Castor.

This team is an amalgamation of some of the top players from both the Drumheller U12 Vipers and Comets in the “C” division.

Before heading to provincials, the team will be participating in a tournament in Trochu on July 10.

Hellraisers win first home game

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The Drumheller Hellraisers were victorious in their first home game.

The Hellraisers hosted the Rockyview Bruise Battalion on Saturday June 25 at the Drumheller Memorial Arena. Team member Kyra Reid was ecstatic to report that the Final score was 273 vs 176.

The team is travelling to Airdrie to rematch The Bruise Battalions on July 6 at 7pm.

Bench Coach Lorraine Enns-Seright said "Our team started in March 2015 so we are a little over a year old, and all of our members started with little experience. Our girls played the best that they have to date on Saturday. They really came together to execute all the plays and drills we have been practicing. They held strong walls to keep the opponents Jammers back and our Jammers pushed hard to collect as many points as possible."

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Photo Credit : ElleMental

Photography by Lizz Mock

Canadian Badlands Aquatic Club swimmers competing in Summer Games

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The Canadian Badlands Aquatic Club has exciting news concerning some of their swimmers.

Annika Lassen and Emily Martin tried out for the Alberta Summer Games which are being held in Leduc on July 14-17.

Coach of the swimmers, Shelia Martin, has the highest confidence in the girls.

“In order to be chosen for the Alberta Summer Games, the girls had to be in the top three females of their birth year. I think they will do well.”

Lassen and Martin are excited to be going to the competition together.

“The girls are a month a part in age, but have different birth years, so they will be competing in different categories. They were so excited when they heard they would be going together. It is going to be a great experience for them,” says Coach Martin.

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