Crooks captures crown
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The quiet, unassuming Jeff Crooks, who operates Smitty’s in Brandon along with his wife Ivale, has done what people many thought would be impossible. Over the past weekend in world famous Brainerd, Minnesota Jeff was able to beat 65 other cars and win 6 races in a row to capture the Super Gas category. The…
Basketball reunion buzz beginning to build
BRANDON – A major celebration to recognize Brandon University's rich basketball history is on the horizon. BU Athletics is inviting both men's and women's basketball alumni to attend a reunion as part of Homecoming 2018 from October 11-14. Quick Notes: Current Bobcat basketball and volleyball teams in pre-season action Former players versus former players in…
Wheat City Tennis Club Hosts Inaugural Open Championship Tournament
The inaugural Wheat City Tennis Club Open Championship wrapped up on Sunday with finals taking place in all four divisions. In the final match of the day, Dennis Bartolome of Brandon overcame a first set loss, but rallied to beat Malcolm Oldcorn of Brandon 4-6, 6-4, 10-5 in the 4.0 Singles Division. Bartolome started strong…
New radio deal, new goaltender and new athletic therapist for Wheat Kings
The Brandon Wheat Kings made a series of announcements at a press conference held today. Below are a few of the highlights. CZECH REPUBLIC GOALKEEPER ON WAY TO BRANDON The Western Hockey League’s Brandon Wheat Kings have announced that they’ve signed Import goalkeeper Jiri Patera. A 19-year old native of the Czech Republic, Patera spent the…
Collyer, Miner lead Glen Lea to division 2 crown, division 3 & 4 titles awarded
Drayson Collyer picked up 2 goals and 2 assists to lead Glen Lea Golf Course (pictured above) to a 4-3 victory over Smitty's Wings in the WSHL Division 2 finals. Carter Sawchuk and Nate Hunter also dented the twine for Glean Lea while Cory King registered 2 assists. Trent Miner made 20 saves in picking…
