In the opening round: …………………………………………………… The top-seeded Regina Lumsden Angels stomped the 16th-seeded Macklin Sabres 64-21 after leading 27-4, 47-11 and 57-15 at the quarters. The Sabres (coached by Curtis Chester) included Carleen Herle, Dennal Herle, Adrianna Simper, Masyn Reiber, Shelby Stang, Taylor Noble, Katrina Doetzel, Adine Stang, Kiera Heintz, Kristen Mitzel, Kyla Meyers and Nicole Kennedy. …………………………………………………… The 8th-seeded Meadow Lake Jonas Samson Stingers nipped the 9th-seeded Prince Albert Rivier Academy Guardians 39-37. Alyssa Timmer nailed a trey with seconds to play and then stole the ball for a layup at the buzzer to pull out the win for the Stingers. The Guardians (coached by Mike Henry, assisted by Shea Meyers) included Kyarra Sumners-Daniels, Hailey Dixon, Jordan McEwen, Kianne Henry, Erica Boyer, Sierra Smith, Darien Wolfe, Morgan Pandila, Kailey Pochipinski, Kacie Mckeaveney and Rebecca Kitzul. …………………………………………………… The 4th-seeded Caronport Cougars won 20-0 by default over the Kamsack Spartans, who were unable to travel because of a blinding snowstorm. …………………………………………… The 5th-seeded Regina Christian Grizzlies dumped the 12th-seeded Delisle Rebels 62-33 after leading 39-8 at the half. Ross led the Grizzlies with 19. Heise paced the Rebels with 16. …………………………………………………… The 2nd-seeded Indian Head Broncos clubbed the 15th-seeded Moosomin Marquis 89-24 after leading 27-4, 48-8 and 73-14 at the quarters. Andrea Mayer paced the Broncos with 20. Megan Delinte added 14. Lisa Wilson paced the Marquis with 8. Aydan Hiebert added 7. …………………………………………………… The 7th-seeded Unity Warriors won by default 20-0 over the 10th-seeded Outlook Blues, who were unable to travel due to bad road and weather conditions. …………………………………………………… The 3rd-seeded Clavet Cougars whipped the 14th-seeded Onion Lake Eagleview Eagles 71-37 after leading 39-7 at the half. Sydney Thiesson paced the Cougars with 18. Randi Lewis led the Eagles with 11. …………………………………………………… The 6th-seeded Assiniboia Rockets dusted the 11th seeded Sandy Bay Hector Thiboutot Timberwolves 73-39 after leading 41-24 at the half. Shanelle Waiting paced the Rockets with 16. Deanna Ross led the Timberwolves with 20. The Timberwolves also included Amelia Merasty.
In the quarterfinals, the top-seeded Regina Lumsden Angels clubbed the 8th-seeded Meadow Lake Jonas Sampson Stingers 66-31 after leading 19-4, 41-12 and 56-18 at the quarters. Montana State-bound Cydney Auzenne paced the Angels with 15. Chayla Exner added 13. Devri Michel led the Stingers with 15. Alyssa Timmer added 8. The Stingers (coached by Len Timmer, assisted by Desiree Measner) also included Celeste Ardous, Olivia Balisky, Bailey Epp, Janae Seidel, Kate Goozee, Darsana Kahpeaysweat, Megan Lehous and Tasha Huffman.
The 4th-seeded Caronport Cougars crushed the 5th-seeded Regina Christian Grizzlies 65-37 after leading 24-11 after one quarter and 42-22 at the half. The Cougars pressure forced a bushel of Grizzlie turnovers. Leah Hundeby paced the Cougars with 15. Laine McLaren led the Grizzlies with 16. The Grizzlies also included Naomie Ross.
The 2nd-seeded Indian Head Broncos clocked the 7th-seeded Unity Warriors 79-49 after leading 22-13, 42-26 and 68-34 at the quarters. The Warriors (coached by Matthew Poirier) included Madison Acton, Mackenzie Chorney, Kyla Van De Meutter, Emily Mabbett, Alana Neil, Raelyn McAleer, Sharlee Zazalak, Elise Stifter, Brennae Hofman, Krista Chung and Terra Ferdirko.
In the last quarterfinal, the 3rd-seeded Clavet Cougars stomped the 6th-seeded Assiniboia Rockets 83-55 after leading 39-28 at the half. Jillian Ehman paced the Cougars with 26. Ashley Hall led the Rockets with 16. The Rockets (coached by Al Wandler) also included Camara Miller, Loren Koller, Amy Cook, Megan Gronsdahl, Courtney Davies, Maria Lima, Sheridan Mergel, Abbey Newton, Jennifer Packet, Kristy Pomrenke, Megan Pryce, Teleni Raymond, Bailey Sognesand, Shanelle Waiting, Alexas Wandler and Janaya Welburn.
In the semis, the top-seeded Lumsden Angels clocked the 4th-seeded Caronport Cougars 64-39. “Lumsden is ranked No. 1 and we knew it would be a tough match. We knew to beat them we would have to be firing on all cylinders. I think the girls were overwhelmed. For a couple of them this is their first experience at Hoopla and they were very nervous,” said Cougars coach Leigh Wolverton.
In the other semi, the 3rd-seeded Clavet Cougars stunned the 2nd-seeded Indian Head Broncos 52-46. Talita Wharton paced the Cougars with 13. Jillian Ehman and Sydney Thiesson each added 8. Madison Elliot led the Broncos with 10. Patricia Milligan and Sherry Hahn each added 7.
In the bronze medal match, the 4th-seeded Caronport Cougars edged the 2nd-seeded Indian Head Broncos 58-53. The Broncos led 24-22 at the half. The score was knotted at 38 after three quarters. “Bronze is an interesting medal because you come away with a win. If you get to the final and don’t win, you lose gold and get silver. So if you win gold or bronze you win your last game,” said Cougars coach Leigh Wolverton. “It was nice. The girls were really happy. The way they finished and regrouped after (Friday) night’s performance was really good. We were able to regroup (from the semi-final loss) and we felt like we had nothing to lose. The girls played more like themselves. They played well.” Emilie Peters, Lauren Janzen and Kenedee Charuk each scored 12 to the lead the Cougars. Sherry Hahn paced the Broncos with 20. Carly Miller added 15. The Broncos (coached by x) also include Madison Elliot, Patricia Milligan, Andrea Mayer and Megan Delinte.
In the final, the top-seeded Regina Lumsden Angels dusted the 3rd-seeded Clavet Cougars 67-52 after leading 49-24 at the half. Renee Lavoy paced the Angels with 29. Avery Pearce added 19. Talita Wharton led the Cougars with 13. Sydney Thiesson and Kendall Thomas-McEachern each added 9.
The bronze medalist Caronport Cougars: Leah Hundeby; Sarah Rostad; Emilie Peters; Lauren Janzen; Kenedee Charuk; coach Leigh Wolverton
The silver medalist Clavet Cougars: Sydney Thiesson; Jillian Ehman; Kelly Procyszyn, Tiffany Wharton; Talita Wharton; Jenny Kehrig; Marlene Hanbidge; Ayla Brecknell; Kristin Senger; Danielle Nogier; Katherine Winmill; Jenna Halderson; Kendall Thomas-McEachern
The gold medalist Regina Lumsden Angels: Cydney Auzenne; Chayla Exner; Renee Lavoy; Avery Pearce; Sheena-Lee Gaetz; Abbey Johns; Nicole Pyne; Jessie Holt; Tomenette Gulbaek-Pearce; Emma Grimsrud; Erinn Hanoski; Shelby Brandt; Kassidy Holt; Nicole Pyne, Jenessa Greer; coach Randy Whilidal; assistant B Pearce; assistant G Whilidal