The high-tempo music vibrates the hardwood and the targeted intensity is palpable throughout the gymnasium. Looking up at the stands to see the almost empty bleachers, the Kodiaks notice the deafening silence of another game played without a crowd. For many women’s sports, this is the far too frequent reality. Deanna Dotts, head coach of…
Lethbridge College Kodiak player serves up history
One Kodiaks athlete has ensured his name will live among legends. Lethal left-side hitter Dax Whitehead has been officially named the most potent offensive volleyball player in Kodiaks history. Originally from Moose Jaw, SK, Whitehead joined the Kodiaks in 2013. Head coach Greg Gibos says that since joining the squad, Whitehead has been a driving…
Mikado sisters persevere
Losing a parent is a part of everyone’s life, but is something that isn’t anticipated to happen until the later years. For some people, the reality comes sooner such as Taya Mikado and her sister Sam who lost their mother and father before the age of 20. In 2012, the Mikado sisters lost their father…
Clippers fall prey to the Kodiaks
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks women’s basketball team start their season on the same note as the last, with a win. The Kodiaks won in their home opener Friday night in the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. With a new coach and a rookie roster, the team conquered a slow start in their opening game and used a dominating…
Kodiaks on the hunt for national title
Cory Richardson drives the ball forward toward the net. There is no hibernating for the Lethbridge College Kodiaks as they claw their way toward a national title. First year recruit from Quesnel, British Columbia, Cole Crick brings his previous experience to the Kodiaks this year and hopes to inject some more magic in to the…
New chief on the bench for the Kodiaks
New head coach, Deanna Dotts, discusses practice with the team in the Val Matteotti gym Oct. 3. A familiar face was promoted to lead the Kodiaks women basketball team. Deanna Dotts, last year’s assistant coach, is the new bench boss for Lethbridge College Kodiaks taking over for the retired Brad Karren. Dotts earned the position…
Men’s Kodiaks clinch fifth place finish
The team crowds around Robert Myles III to congratulate him after being named second team all-start for the CCAA national tournament. The Lethbridge College Kodiaks men’s basketball team tipped off against the toughest teams across Canada last weekend. The men took over Prince Edward Island to compete in the CCAA championships. After upsetting the nationally…
Coach of the Year
The Kodiaks took home more than just a national title this season. Kayla Sarabun has more.
2017 CCAA coverage: the financial side of competing
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