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Peewees whomp Watrous to capture provincial title

The Davidson Peewee Huskies display their banner upon winning the provincial "C" championship with a 9-3 victory over the Watrous Hawks on March 24.
The Davidson Peewee Huskies display their banner upon winning the provincial “C” championship with a 9-3 victory over the Watrous Hawks on March 24.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — The Peewee Huskies came back at full strength last weekend to clinch the provincial “C” championship with a 9-3 win over the Watrous Hawks.

Though they were at a one-goal deficit heading into the March 24 game, coach Chad Allan said the team travelled to Watrous knowing that the win was within their reach if they worked hard enough.

“It was a good effort by everybody,” he said. “I think the kids did very well.”

The Huskies captured a 3-1 lead in the first period and did not let up for the remainder of the game. At the end of the second period they were up 6-2.

Captain Nolan Allan, who had led the team in scoring throughout the season, contributed two goals and three assists.

The final game also saw a strong performance by what the head coach called the “supporting cast,” with a more balanced distribution of scoring than usual.

Kade McConnell and Brodie Ringdal both scored twice, while Derek Griffin, Jackson Allan and Drayson Tichit had one goal each.

Also contributing with assists were Jackson Allan, Brodie Ringdal, Ethan Schilling, Anika Lakinger, Drayson Tichit, Gavin Arend, Deiondre Boychuk, Logan Anderson and Derek Griffin.

Chad Allan lauded the Huskies’ two goalies, Logan Nelson-Schneider and Brodie Ackland, for their efforts throughout the provincial run.

The first game in the two-game, total-point series resulted in a 4-3 win for Watrous on March 20.

Davidson had defeated Maple Creek, Southey and Gravelbourg in earlier rounds to reach the final round of provincials.

In addition to those named, the team roster included Jaden Wall, Tyler Bahnman, Logan Farrell, McKenna Doell, Heather Gust and Aiden Gray. Ryan McConnell served as assistant coach.

Craik, Davidson, Elbow, featured, Loreburn

Music festival hosts grand finale

Grade 4 students from Davidson School perform on their ukuleles during the grand finale of the Central Saskatchewan Music Festival on Wednesday.
Grade 4 students from Davidson School perform on their ukuleles during the grand finale of the Central Saskatchewan Music Festival on Wednesday.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — Friends, family and music lovers filled the Sacred Heart Parish Hall on Wednesday for the grand finale concert for this year’s Central Saskatchewan Music Festival (CSMF).

The program featured 31 music and speech arts performances, introduced one by one by emcee Sharon Riecken.

This was the 56th year for the annual festival, which ran from March 21 to 23 and saw an increase to 140 entries this year, compared to 101 the previous year.

“We were just ecstatic,” said festival president Nancy Wilkins in response to the growth in participation.

She also suggested that the festival take a cue from Lethbridge and change its name to reflect the growing contribution of the speech arts performers, which represented more than a third of the entries.

Riecken proved an affable host, offering a quip or a compliment for each performance.

In response to Reece Johnson and Finn Low’s “If I Were in Charge of the World,” she expressed approval, adding, “Just hope it’s not Trump.”

She also said the festival is “an awesome opportunity for our young people to show their unique talents year after year.”

Deputy mayor Tyler Alexander brought greetings on behalf of town council and paid tribute to the volunteers and teachers behind the festival, as well as the hard work of the students.

He recalled taking part in the festival years earlier and added, “I’m so happy to see it still going strong.”

While some of the Grade 2 and Grade 5 speech arts students were missing from Wednesday night’s concert, their comrades went on for a successful performance despite their diminished numbers.

For a complete list of performers and awards plus a selection of photos, please see the March 28 edition of The Davidson Leader.

Craik, Davidson, featured, Kenaston, Loreburn, Sports

Bantams win B-side league title

The Davidson Bantam Huskies pose following their win over Viscount-Colonsay on March 15.
The Davidson Bantam Huskies pose following their win over Viscount-Colonsay on March 15.

 

DAVIDSON — The Bantam Huskies finished the season with a 7-3 win over Viscount-Colonsay, taking the B-side championship in East Central Minor Hockey League playoffs.

Davidson hosted the final game in the best-of-three series on March 15, following a 3-2 loss to Vi-Co on March 6 and a 3-2 win on March 8.

Travis Griffin opened the game with an unassisted goal for Davidson, while their opponents were held scoreless through the first period.

Vi-Co’s Hunter Breckner scored to start the second period, followed by a second goal by Griffin, assisted by Deacon Nolting and Riley Berry.

Davidson’s third goal was scored by Derek Schmiedge, assisted by Josh Warkentin and Phoenix Prpick, bringing the score to 3-1 at the end of the second period.

Back-to-back goals by Derek Schmiedge and Hunter Wall — scored within 32 seconds of each other near the start of the third period — bolstered Davidson’s lead.

Hunter Herback then scored for Davidson, assisted by Hunter Wall and Derek Schmiedge, followed by a second goal for Vi-Co’s Hunter Breckner.

Connor Tetzlaff scored for Vi-Co with seven minutes remaining, followed by a goal for Davidson by Riley Berry, assisted by Josh Warkentin and Derek Schmiedge, bringing the final tally to 7-3.

The bantam boys had finished the regular season with 12 wins and nine losses. Derek Schmiedge was the team’s high scorer for the season with 32 goals and 22 assists, followed by Maguire Scheidt and Riley Berry.

Mark Scheidt coached the Davidson team this season, assisted by Greg Lemcke and Rob Warkentin. Leah Herback served as team manager.

Davidson, featured, Loreburn, Sports

Loreburn 14U team wins gold in first tournament

The Loreburn 14U girls club volleyball team is pictured after winning gold in the Tier III division during the Subway Saskatchewan Cup on Feb. 7 in Warman.
The Loreburn 14U girls club volleyball team is pictured after winning gold in the Tier III division during the Subway Saskatchewan Cup on Feb. 7 in Warman.

 

By Joel van der Veen

LOREBURN — Coming out on top was a good way for the Loreburn 14U girls club volleyball team to start things off.

Earlier this month, the team competed in its first tournament in Warman, winning gold in the Tier 3 division at the 14U Subway Saskatchewan Cup on Feb. 7.

Team manager Amanda Glubis said the eight players on the team — hailing from Loreburn, Davidson and Outlook — have all played on high school teams at the junior level, but this is their first season playing together as a club team.

“They really have clicked as a team,” she said last week, adding that the girls all exhibit a similar skill level. “I’m pretty excited . . . it’s working quite well.”

Playing from Loreburn are Alyssa Glubis, Abby Adams and Baylee Batza, while Davidson is represented by Sydney Smith, Tylar Oliver and Jordan Matheson. Two players from Outlook, Kennedy Pederson and Tanner Neufeld, complete the roster.

The team played seven games over the weekend, beginning with round-robin play on Saturday. Though they endured a couple of losses, the girls won their crossover game on Saturday night to determine their tier.

They went on to enjoy a string of wins on Sunday, culminating in their win over the Yorkton Blitz Storm in three sets during the Tier 3 final.

With club volleyball on the rise, Glubis said having the 14U team is beneficial for the parents as well as the players, giving them a taste of the club experience.

For instance, playing seven games in one tournament gave the girls plenty of time on the court, as opposed to school tournaments where a team might drop out of competition after two or three games.

“I think (the parents) were impressed with how much the kids did get to play,” said Glubis, adding that playing the game is the best way to develop skills.

The team began meeting in January and practises twice a week, but has not had any scheduled games outside of tournaments.

Glubis said it has been difficult to arrange court time in the cities, while their teams are reluctant to travel out of town for games.

“They don’t really want to come out here,” she reported. “It’s just too hard to get that organized.”

The Loreburn team is scheduled to compete in a tournament hosted by Regina’s Queen City Volleyball Club (QCVC) on March 12 and 13, followed by the provincial tournament in Saskatoon and Warman from April 15 to 17.

Carmen Heinrichs coaches the Loreburn team, assisted by Kaitlyn Glubis.

Elbow, featured, Loreburn

Line 19 figure skaters host fundraiser at Loreburn rink

Members of the Line 19 Figure Skating Club — clockwise from top left, Emma Griffin, Jordyn Dorward, Bobbi Jo Snustead, Brooklyn Lemcke and Madison Snustead — skate around the Loreburn Arena on Thursday during a club fundraiser.
Members of the Line 19 Figure Skating Club — clockwise from top left, Emma Griffin, Jordyn Dorward, Bobbi Jo Snustead, Brooklyn Lemcke and Madison Snustead — skate around the Loreburn Arena on Thursday during a club fundraiser.

By Joel van der Veen

LOREBURN — A full hour of skating can work up quite an appetite.

Fortunately, organizers of the Line 19 Figure Skating Club’s skate-a-thon fundraiser had thought of everything.

A total of 13 young skaters, plus one parent, took part in the hour-long event on Thursday, doing repeated circuits of the Loreburn Arena as spectators tracked their progress.

When they were finished, the skaters and other attendees were served a hot, tasty meal consisting of perogies, ham, corn and coleslaw, along with a selection of tempting desserts.

The skaters had collected donations — either as pledges based on the number of circuits completed, or as a flat amount — in support of the club.

The youngest on the ice was Cedric McIvor, four-and-a-half, while Eli Hundeby and Emma Griffin, both Kindergarten students, were the youngest to remain on the ice for the whole hour.

Skaters were given a break at the half-hour mark to allow them time for a drink of water, and then returned to the ice.

Club treasurer Carmen Heinrichs said this was the second time they have held this event, the first being in 2014.

The club has a total of 58 skaters registered this year, drawing from a large area that includes Strongfield, Loreburn, Elbow and Davidson, and reaches as far west as Macrorie.

Many of the skaters had commitments with other sports and activities on Thursday, said Heinrichs. The club members range in age from almost four to 15.

The Line 19 club’s carnival is coming up on Feb. 28 and will feature performances set to music spanning the 1970s through the 1990s.

 

Davidson, Loreburn, Sports

RaiTec makes it a team victory with provincial gold medal

The RaiTec’s Miranda Farrell (14) reaches for the ball during a match against Porcupine Plain.
The RaiTec’s Miranda Farrell (14) reaches for the ball during a match against Porcupine Plain.

By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — All season long, the Davidson/Loreburn RaiTec have been proving over and over again that they’ve got what it takes.

Last weekend, they got to prove it on the provincial stage.

The senior girls volleyball team capped a successful season with a win in the 2A provincial championships at Porcupine Plain on Nov. 20 and 21, defeating Invermay in the final on Saturday night to claim the title.

Close competition made it a tight victory for the RaiTec, with coach Tony Baldwin saying the girls’ team spirit was a major factor in their success.

“They supported each other right to the end,” he said. “These guys were just rock-solid teammates for each other, all 14 of them . . . They deserved to win.”

After winning at regionals in Arcola the previous weekend, Baldwin and his fellow coaches had high hopes for the RaiTec in Porcupine Plain.

The girls began the weekend with round-robin play on Friday afternoon, defeating Langham (25-13 and 25-20), the host team (25-18 and 25-21) and St. Walburg (25-14 and 25-20) in Pool A.

The RaiTec met a stronger challenge in their final round-robin game in Kelvington on Saturday morning, losing two straight sets to Invermay (25-16 and 25-23).

Baldwin said the girls had had the chance to watch the team in action the night before and sought to anticipate the oncoming attack.

“We tried to do some tinkering with the defence,” he said, taking the blame in retrospect for what he called “a coaching error on my part.”

The team quickly recovered from its disappointment, returning to Porcupine Plain in the afternoon for playoffs and defeating Kerrobert in two sets to advance (25-23 and 25-20).

A win over Foam Lake in two sets in the semifinal (25-10 and 25-21) qualified the RaiTec for the gold-medal game.

Baldwin said that power Maddy Vollmer’s performance was a highlight of those matches, observing, “They couldn’t get a block on her . . . It was the Maddy Vollmer show, it was amazing.”

The RaiTec were up against Invermay in the final, in which Baldwin said they returned to a full-on offensive strategy: “just pound the ball at ‘em and see what happens.”

He said the RaiTec’s back-row defence especially shone during those sets, as well as Jacey Sanden’s setting.

The RaiTec also benefitted from having five Grade 12 players, compared to just one Grade 12 on the Invermay team.

Even so, the teams appeared to be evenly matched. The RaiTec won the first set 25-22, while Invermay won the second 30-28.

Baldwin said his team took a significant lead in the third set. This was interrupted by a lengthy stop in play due to confusion over Invermay’s rotation, after which the team was able to narrow the gap considerably.

“We really had everybody firing, and they did too,” said Baldwin. “There were hits that we couldn’t even get close to. . . We gave ‘em the same thing right back.”

The RaiTec surged ahead toward the end, with Jackie Losie making the final successful serve that resulted in a 25-19 victory.

Sharing coaching duties with Baldwin were Karen McConnell and Hallie Vollmer, while Sandra Baldwin served as manager.

Graduating from the team this year are Grade 12 students Maddie Vollmer, Karissa Rendall, Jacey Sanden, Kaitlyn Baldwin and Jackie Losie.