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Thrashing through the snow: Hanley ends regular season with 77-44 win

The Hanley Sabers' Conor Prosofsky presses forward as the Davidson Raiders' Ryan Skinner (left) and Dawson George attempt to bring him down during Tuesday's senior football game.
The Hanley Sabers’ Conor Prosofsky presses forward as the Davidson Raiders’ Ryan Skinner (left) and Dawson George attempt to bring him down during Tuesday’s senior football game.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — The Hanley Sabers proved themselves an all-season team on Tuesday, defeating the Davidson Raiders on a wet field surrounded by snow.

Temperatures hovered below the freezing mark throughout the game, and most spectators abandoned the stands by the second half for the comfort of their vehicles.

Both teams pressed on, but Hanley held onto an early lead and eventually won 77-44.

Even with the scoring gap, Sabers head coach Mark Anderson said his team had to keep up their efforts, knowing the Raiders could catch up with a few well-executed plays.

“They were a pretty happy group,” said Anderson. “We worked pretty hard to prepare for this one.”

He said they tried to correct the mistakes from their last game against Davidson, tightening their defence and working to keep Raiders quarterback Andrew Read under control.

Anderson said the Sabers also showed improvement in their passing. He had particular praise for quarterback Conor Prosofsky, saying some of his throws were “post-secondary worthy.”

Though the snow and weather were factors in the Raiders’ performance, coach Jason Low said the team ultimately fell short against the Sabers.

“Hanley was just better than us on that day,” said Low. “I don’t think we necessarily played poorly. They just played better.”

Strategy adjustments in the second half helped the team recover somewhat, along with rotating in younger players.

For the full story and photos, please see the Oct. 17 edition of The Davidson Leader, or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

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Sabers pull ahead of Raiders in fourth quarter

Hanley's Evan Ashdown lunges towards Davidson's Andrew Read during a senior football game at Hanley Composite School on Sept. 19.
Hanley’s Evan Ashdown lunges towards Davidson’s Andrew Read during a senior football game at Hanley Composite School on Sept. 19.

By Joel van der Veen

HANLEY — A hometown rivalry was renewed as the Hanley Sabers hosted the Davidson Raiders last weekend.

Spectators from across the district flocked to the Hanley field for the senior football game on Sept. 16.

Both teams played an aggressive game, with Hanley leading 26-22 at the midway point. The Sabers pulled away for good in the fourth quarter, winning 69-50, but the Raiders kept the fight up till the very end.

“It was a very tight game, as we had expected,” said Sabers coach Mark Anderson.

He said his team was able to take advantage of its larger roster, while fatigue was a factor for the Raiders with players going in both directions.

Still, Anderson said, he was impressed by the fight Davidson put up, pointing to quarterback Andrew Read in particular.

“He made a lot of plays on broken plays,” he said, adding that it was “hard to stop somebody who is that elusive.”

Raiders coach Jason Low said the game was a team effort from start to finish, and “probably our best performance to date.”

“We really feel competitive this year,” he said, noting the team is “in a good spot to win every game we play.”

He acknowledged that fatigue was a factor as the game went on, adding that allowing two kick-return touchdowns cost the Raiders.

For the full story, see the Sept. 26 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

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Suttie heads home after Olympic debut

Canadian shot putter Taryn Suttie poses with the rings at the Olympic Village.
Canadian shot putter Taryn Suttie poses with the rings at the Olympic Village.

By Joel van der Veen

HANLEY — They huddled together, watching on smartphones, on tablets and computers, as a small-town girl made her mark at the Olympics.

Close to 30 family and friends gathered at Don and Deb Suttie’s home northeast of Hanley to watch their daughter Taryn compete in the women’s shot put event on Aug. 12.

Breakfast and coffee were on the table and lots of snacks were provided, including a fruit platter with berries, pineapple and melon arranged in the shape of the Olympic rings.

While the qualifying round wasn’t aired live on TV, it was available online as a streaming video via CBC.

All eyes were glued to screens of various sizes on Friday morning as 25-year-old Taryn made her throws.

“It’s amazing, it’s awesome,” said her sister Kelsey. “That’s been her goal for so long.”

Taryn completed all three throws in the qualifying round, with a top distance of 16.74 metres. She finished in 28th place out of 36 competitors and did not reach the finals.

She stayed in Rio for the rest of the Games and took part in the closing ceremonies with the other Team Canada athletes on Aug. 21.

Taryn was expected to arrive back in Cleveland, Ohio, her training base, on Wednesday.

Her mother Deb said they had exchanged a few short messages with her during her time in Rio.

“I think she’s feeling pretty good,” said Deb. “It’s been a long haul . . . She said it was quite an amazing experience.”

For the full story, please see the Aug. 29 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

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Hit ’em with your best shot

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Family, friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Don and Deb Suttie northeast of Hanley on Friday morning to watch proudly as their daughter Taryn competed for Team Canada in the shot put event at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Taryn (shown in inset) made all three shots with a top throw of 16.74 metres, but did not qualify for the final round.

(Leader photo by Joel van der Veen)

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Taryn makes Team Canada

 

Hanley native Taryn Suttie (centre) poses with her teammates following the announcement of Canada’s athletics team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Also shown are Elizabeth Gleadle, Brittany Crew, Heather Steacy and Tim Nedow, all of whom are competing in throwing events.
Hanley native Taryn Suttie (centre) poses with her teammates following the announcement of Canada’s athletics team for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Also shown are Elizabeth Gleadle, Brittany Crew, Heather Steacy and Tim Nedow, all of whom are competing in throwing events.

By Joel van der Veen

HANLEY — Brian Grest remembers the day a young Taryn Suttie set her first provincial track and field record.

Suttie, then a Grade 10 student at Hanley Composite School, had made her final throw in the midget girls shot put at the provincial meet in Regina.

It was a solid shot, but when she saw the judges gathering for a quick chat, she turned to her coach with a worried look.

Grest had words of reassurance for her: “I smiled and I said, ‘I think they’re measuring for a record.’”

He said the memory reflects the kind of athlete Suttie is: determined and ready to work hard, but also humble in her success.

“She was never a showoff, never a cocky person,” Grest said. “Everything that comes her way is deserved.”

Suttie, 25, learned Monday that she would be part of the team representing Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil next month.

She will compete in the shot put event, as one of two competitors from Saskatchewan on the athletics team.

Suttie said Tuesday she felt relieved by the news, to have reached a goal she has worked towards for several years.

The athletes representing the Great White North were confirmed following the Canadian Championships and Selection Trials, held from July 7 to 10 at Foote Field in Edmonton.

Suttie said she didn’t perform as well as she’d hoped during trials, scoring a top throw of 16.71 metres in five attempts.

Even so, she finished in second place, more than a metre ahead of the third-place competitor, and earning herself a spot on the Olympic team.

“I was a little concerned,” she said. “Everything’s good. I’m on the team.”

The 65 members of Canada’s athletics team for the 2016 Olympic Games were announced on July 11.

Heptathlete Brianne Theisen-Eaton, a Humboldt native, is the sole other competitor from Saskatchewan. (Sprints and relays coach Carla Nicholls hails from Regina.)

Also competing in throwing events are Elizabeth Gleadle of Vancouver (javelin throw); Brittany Crew of East York, Ont. (shot put); Heather Steacy of Lethbridge, Alta. (hammer throw) and Tim Nedow of Brockville, Ont. (shot put).

Last week, Taryn was visiting at her parents’ home north of Hanley, getting ready to head to Cleveland, Ohio to continue her training.

“It’s pretty exciting,” said her mother Deb. “She’s worked really hard for a long time.”

For the full story, please see the July 18 edition of The Davidson Leader, or phone 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.

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Hanley ag fair draws crowd a thousand strong

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Brennen Bear (left) of Saskatoon takes the lead from Hanley’s Tyler Thall in the finals of the lawnmower races at the Hanley Ag Fair.

By Tara de Ryk

HANLEY — Good weather and good times helped ensure record attendance at Hanley’s Ag Fair Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18.

They had 1,100 people through the gate Saturday, said Patti Prosofsky, one of the organizers of the event.

“It went really well, we had great turnout and everyone had a good time,” she said.

This year’s Ag fair featured popular events such as the parade, lawnmower races and burnout competition Friday night and minor ball, slo-pitch tourney and horticultural competition on Saturday.

Entries were down in the horticultural competition, said Darla Holland of Holland Garden and Greenhouse, the event’s sponsor.

This year competitors were judged on who had the best fairy gardens and best succulent gardens. The winners for adults were Kim Bohrson, first, and Jodi Zdunich, second. In the children’s category Mason Wandler took first prize with Jesse Westman finishing second. Hailey Richmond and Madison and Adelita Carter won third place ribbons.

This year, the Hanley Agricultural Society brought back the baking, bread, knitting and crochet contests that were once a staple and a tradition of agricultural fairs.

The Hanley 4-H Club returned to the Ag Fair to hold its annual achievement day on Saturday. The achievement day gives 4-H club’s 27 members, from seniors to younger cloverbuds, a chance to show off their projects including demonstrating showmanship and grooming skills.

Dave and Krista Erixon of Clavet served as judges.

For the full story and more photos, please see the June 27 edition of The Davidson Leader or call 306-567-2047 to subscribe today.