Medicine Hat trio returns home for Dinos-Rams exhibition on Aug. 23
University football is coming to Methanex Bowl as three hometown players suit up in a preseason match that will raise money for local high school programs.
The University of Calgary Dinos will face the University of Regina Rams in a preseason exhibition game at Methanex Bowl in Medicine Hat on Aug. 23 at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds from the game will support football programs at Medicine Hat High School, Crescent Heights High School and the combined Monsignor McCoy/Eagle Butte High School team.
Three Medicine Hat-born players will take part: Dinos players Ira Hozack and Baker Thompson, and Rams player Logan Wells. All three will compete for roster spots ahead of the U Sports season while playing in front of family, friends and former coaches.
Medicine Hat High School co-head coach Travis Semenok said the game gives local fans a rare chance to watch university-level football in the city, noting that unlike hockey or baseball, football players usually have to leave Medicine Hat to compete at the post-secondary level. He said seeing local products play at that level shows young athletes the goal is attainable.
Semenok, who played for the Rams and appeared in three hometown exhibition games himself, said funds raised will help offset rising equipment and travel costs for local programs. The event also comes as Medicine Hat prepares to host the Alberta Schools' Athletic Association football provincials later this year.
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