Local Sports

An Innisfail cowboy bucked his way to a saddlebronc win at the Ponoka Stampede on July 2. Denver Daines won the showdown after making it to fourth in the standings. “I came up on top,” Daines said.

The Innisfail Sr. Indians are facing a demanding July game schedule after the rainy weather saw five games cancelled so far this season. “They'll all be made up in July,” said coach Steve Bouteiller.

Innisfail's Levi Severtson, 18, is heading to the U.S. this week to ready for the International Canoe Federation Junior Canoe Slalom World Championships.

The Cyclones will be shooing hoops in the U.S. next winter. For the first time, the École Innisfail Jr./Sr.

At least 13 local athletes will be showcasing their sport of choice during the Alberta Summer Games in Lethbridge this July 26 to 29.

Most valuable players for each senior high school sport: Cross Country Running-Kendra Reimert Girls Volleyball-Kendra Reimert Girls Basketball-Kendra Reimert Boys Basketball-Ryan Stuart Badminton-Miranda Bush and Madison Bush Most valuable players fo

Tryouts for the fall sports season were already underway last week at École Innisfail Jr./Sr. High School. “Next year is a developing year for us,” said Jeff Anderson, athletic director and vice-principal for the school.

The Dolphin Swim Club attended its second meet of the season on June 15 and 16 in Lacombe. Thirty-four swimmers were at the meet and swam an amazing 14,775 metres. Once again, the team had some fantastic finishes.

Grade 8 cross country running Most Valuable Player (MVP): Jordyn Phillips Grade 8 cross county running Heart and Hustle (HH): Madison Bettesworth Grade 8 cross country running Most Improved (MI): Madison Grant Grade 8 cross country running MVP: Josh

The Olds Stingers lost a pair of games in Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League action on the weekend, getting outlasted 10-9 in overtime Saturday against the High River Heat and getting doubled up on, 6-3, by the Calgary Wranglers on Sunday.