The big story in this week’s Super Tuesday primary voting had been all but written. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders’ ascendency to the party nomination was nearly a foregone conclusion, right up until that pivotal moment when House Majority Whip James Clyburn endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden, and on Feb. 29, South Carolina voters handed Biden a decisive victory.

Last Friday evening, Feb. 29, the Canadian Wildcats (15-2) took on the Ballinger Bearcats (26-8) in Guthrie for the area championship. The game was an intense defensive match between two very competitive teams, but the Wildcats came out on top after an impressive third-quarter stand that held the Bearcats to 3 points.

Sequins, fringe, and fedoras filled the River Valley Pioneer Museum during Saturday’s Canadian/Hemphill County Chamber of Commerce Roaring 20s Casino Night. The chamber’s annual banquet hosted approximately 80 people, who drank beer and wine while they enjoyed games of blackjack, craps, and roulette. Catered by Alexander’s, tables overflowed with heavy hors d’oeuvres, fine cheeses, bacon-wrapped chicken, jalapeno poppers, small sandwiches, fruit, and a decadent chocolate fountain. Special entertainment was provided by singer Casey McKanna, who delighted the crowd with Elvis covers and more. The evening closed with award presentations, made by chamber board members.

Coming off of the first victory in the program’s history, the Canadian Lady Cat softball team headed down to Wichita Falls to participate in a tournament. They did much more than participate, however, dominating the field and winning five of six games with their only loss coming from Childress. The Lady Cats beat Hirschi, Graford, Wichita Falls HS, Bryson, and Electra to take second place in the tournament, and brought home their first medals. Leading hitters were Ashleigh Rowden, Jazmin Jara, and Paula Valenzuela. Last Monday, the Lady Cats lost to Childress again, but they will be at the Pampa Tournament this Friday and Saturday, March 6-7.