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Olds College's men's basketball team split a pair of games against the SAIT Trojans over the weekend. The Broncos lost 72-69 on the road on Nov. 22.

Despite a pair of 3-0 defeats to the Red Deer College's men's volleyball team over the weekend, Broncos head coach Rob Meckling was impressed with his squad's performance against Kings — the CCAA's top-ranked team. “I'm actually really impressed.

Olds Grizzlys forward Ty Mappin scored a hat trick and doled out three assists, leading his team to a 7-6 overtime victory over the Bonnyville Pontiacs on Nov. 23 at the Sportsplex.

Despite two key acquisitions made in one week, the Olds Grizzlys are not finished with roster changes, according to their head coach and general manager. “You're never done until the deadline.

Olds College's men's basketball team beat the St. Mary's University College Lightning 87-67 at home on Nov. 15. It was the second victory for the Broncos over the Lightning that weekend, with the team winning in Calgary the night before.

Bowden's Ky Marshall was crowned the All Around Champion at this year's Canadian Finals Rodeo, leaving Rexall Place in Edmonton $39,709.28 richer. An All Around Champion must participate in one timed and one rough stock event at a rodeo.

The first-ever Bulls and Bears Hockey Challenge Cup game featuring members from local RCMP detachments and the Olds Grizzlys ended up in a 10-10 tie on Nov. 16 at the Olds Sportsplex.

Olds College's women's basketball team extended its unbeaten record this season to 8-0, sweeping a home-and-home series against the St. Mary's University College Lightning. The Broncos beat the Lightning 78-66 at home on Nov.

The Olds Grizzlys earned three out of four possible points during their weekend games on November 14 and 15. On Nov. 15, the team lost 3-2 in overtime on the road to the Camrose Kodiaks, who sit atop the AJHL South standings.

When the Okotoks Drillers last came to Innisfail on Oct. 24 they built a 4-0 lead after the first period. The Eagles wanted to reverse that on Nov. 14 when the Drillers returned to Innisfail. And the Eagles did make a huge first period improvement.