Excitement was high during the girls’ division of the Bigger School Basketball Tournament hosted by Horse Lake Elementary School on April 10-11.
The 100 Mile Wolves, Mile 108 Hawks and Horse Lake Lakers Grade 6 and 7 girls’ teams battled it out during the two-day tournament. The Grade 6 squads played on April 10, and the Grade 7s competed on April 11.
With some nail-biting action and last-minute baskets, there were some very close games, with the winners scoring with only seconds remaining on the clock.
Murray Helmer, who coached both of the Mile 108 teams that won both the Grade 6 and 7 divisions, said all of his girls worked hard and were tired at the end of their day’s competition.
Coming in with a close second in both grades levels were the 100 Mile Wolves coached by Karen Blain and Maria Gust. They said it was a great tournament and everyone had a lot of fun.
Third place went to the Horse Lake Lakers coached by Kyra Hopson who said she was impressed with the sportsmanship and determination all the players put into their game.
All three of the Grade 7 female teams had only eight players, which resulted in a lot of playing time and a lot of exercise for everyone. With their energy levels in high gear, all the girls put 100 per cent of their energy into every game.
Hopson said everyone appreciated the school’s Parent Advisory Council for opening the concession and the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School students for refereeing the games.