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Weyburn Review, Weyburn, Saskatchewan -- November 29, 2023
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Comp Eagles junior girls at tourney The Weyburn Comp Eagles Junior A girls (Gr. 7-9) team travelled to Indian Head on the weekend for their first tournament of the basketball season. The Eagles lost to Indian head 61-42, followed by a loss to Wynyard by the
score of 55-25. Finally, Weyburn lost to Assiniboia by a score of 45-22. Eleven players went to the tournament in Indian head, with four returning players and seven new players to basketball.
U13 Red Devils shine at Aurora Open tourney
Taking the ball into Regina’s zone Review Photo 7565 – Greg Nikkel
Weyburn U11 player Zara Cochrane ran with the ball past defenders into FC Regina’s end, during an exhibition game on Sunday afternoon at the Credit Union Spark Centre. In the first half, she scored four of Weyburn’s five goals vs Regina. Weyburn Soccer hosted boys and girls teams from Regina for games over the weekend.
The Weyburn U13 Red Devils delivered an impressive performance at the Aurora Open in Saskatoon this past weekend, demonstrating remarkable skill and team spirit. The young athletes kicked off the round robin with vigor, securing two wins and a tie against formidable teams: Saskatoon’s Aurora Ice, Aurora Horizon, and FCR Regina. Their determination and strategic play earned them a coveted spot in the finals. Although the championship match saw the Red Devils fall to Saskatoon’s Aurora Ice with a score of 3-1, the outcome did little to dim the pride of Coach Tyler Hillstead. Reflecting on the weekend, he praised the team’s cohesion and development, noting that the girls rallied together, showcasing not only their
athletic abilities but also their admirable sportsmanship. Coach Hillstead emphasized that the tournament was more than just a series of games; it was a testament to the team’s growth and unity. “This weekend, the girls didn’t just play soccer – they played for each other, and that’s what made all the difference,” he said. His pride in their performance was noticeable as he spoke of the team’s good showing and the potential he sees in his young squad. “The U13 Red Devils return from the Aurora Open with more than just their scores; they bring back valuable experience, heightened team spirit, and the respect of their community and competitors alike,” Hillstead added.
Weyburn Red Wings split weekend games
Returning a serve from the parents Review Photo 3458 – Greg Nikkel
Christine M., a member of the Grade 6 girls volleyball team, bumped up a serve from the parents as Taylor W. watched, during a fun girls-versus-parents game after school on Friday at St. Michael School. The girls made it close, as they were within two points of the parents in their second game.
Gold Wings drop pair against Notre Dame The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Gold Wings dropped a pair of weekend games to the Notre Dame Hounds. They were edged out 2-1 on Saturday, and lost 3-0 on Sunday evening, with both games played at Duncan McNeill Arena. In Saturday’s game, the
first period was scoreless, then the Hounds scored on the power play in the second period. The Gold Wings’ Kiah Shields scored in the third period to tie the game, assisted by Victoria Mann and Randell Banga. The Hounds scored the winning goal about a minute later to
Watching the bouncing puck
take the win. Goaltender Amy Swayze was in net for the full 60 minutes, making 31 saves on 33 shots. In Sunday’s game, all three Notre Dame goals came on the power play in the first two periods, with no scoring by either side in the third period.
Hailey Sibbald was in goal for the Gold Wings for this game, and made 33 saves on 36 shots on net. The Gold Wings will be on a bit of a break now, with their next game not scheduled until Sunday, Dec. 17 in Swift Current at 1:15 p.m., before they go on a Christmas break.
The Richardson Pioneer Weyburn Red Wings paid a visit to Highway 39 rivals, the Estevan Bruins, on Saturday night and came away with an 8-5 victory. On Friday night, they played a neutral-site game in Radville versus the Notre Dame Hounds, and were edged out 5-4. In Saturday’s tilt at Affinity Place, Cade Meiklejohn scored twice in the first period to keep the Red Wings tied with the Bruins, with Tyler Teasdale assisting on the first goal, and scoring unassisted for the second goal. Weyburn then scored three times in the second period before the Bruins notched two, and the Red Wings scored one more. Brendan Hunchak scored unassisted while shorthanded, then Jacob Visentini scored on the power play, assisted by Elijah Anderson, then Max
Review Photo 3622 – Greg Nikkel
Weyburn U18 Wings player Matt Sexsmith watched the puck bounce in the air, as the goalie for the Regina Rangers prepared to catch it and hold it on this play on Friday evening. The U18 AA John Hulbert Construction Wings came away with a home win by the score of 7-5.
Monette scored the first of two on the night, assisted by Visentini and Braigh LeGrandeur. Monette chipped in one more with seven seconds left in the period, assisted by Meiklejohn. In the third period, Carter Briltz scored unassisted and shorthanded, and Jerome Maharaj scored on the power play, assisted by Nicholas Kovacs and Teasdale to round out the scoring. Goaltender Dazza Mitchell was in net for the full 60 minutes, and he made 39 saves on 44 shots. He was also named the game’s first star. In Friday night’s game, the Red Wings were up 2-1 in the first period, with goals by Hunchak on the power play, and by Meiklejohn. Hunchak was assisted by Monette and Maharaj, while Maharaj also assisted on the second goal along with Jaxson Ruthven. The Hounds scored twice in the second period, with Meiklejohn scoring for Weyburn, assisted by Maharaj and Ruthven. Meiklejohn scored a hattrick with a thirdperiod goal, assisted by Maharaj and Kovacs, and he also earned honours as the game’s first star. Mitchell was again in net for 58 minutes, as the Red Wings put out an extra attacker in the hopes of tying the game. He made 37 saves on 42 shots. The Red Wings will be on a break now, as their next games will be on the road, starting on Dec. 6 in Nipawin, followed by two games in Flin Flon, Man., versus the Bombers on Dec. 8-9, then they are in Humboldt on Dec. 15. The Red Wings will have one more home game before the Christmas break, as they host Yorkton on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. After the break, they will host the Bruins on Friday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.