In the wildcard game, the Carberry Cougars edged the Warren Wildcats 66-63.
In the opening round, held in Minnedosa, the 8th-seed Roblin Goose Lake Raiders defeated the 9th-seed Elie St. Paul’s Barons 64-58. …………………………………………………… The 10th-seeded Cranberry Portage Frontier Raiders dumped the 7th-seeded Minnedosa Chancellors 68-52.
In the quarterfinals, the top-seeded Teulon Saints whipped the 8th-seeded Roblin Goose Lake Raiders 103-57. The Raiders included Devron Jakeman.
The 4th-seeded Carberry Cougars nipped the 5th-seeded Winnipeg Springs Christian Eagles 75-72.
The 2nd-seeded Forrest Elton Sabres stomped Cranberry Portage Frontier Raiders 92-62.
In the last quarterfinal, the 3rd-seeded Boissevain Broncos dispatched the 6th-seeded Niverville Panthers 55-49. The Panthers (coached by Bob Schapansky, John Kipe and Steve Screpnek) included Kaeleb Visrain, Brad Murray, Ryan Dyck, Dana Hiebert, Jordan Screpnek, Caleb Visram, Ryan Dyck, Jeff Neufeld, Matthew Klippenstein, Joel Braun, Brad Murray and Les Poss.
In the semis, the 3rd-seeded Boissevain Broncos smacked the 2nd-seeded Forrest Elton Sabres 77-61.
In the other semi, the top-seeded Teulon Saints clipped the 4th-seeded Carberry Cougars 78-65.
In the bronze medal match, the 2nd-seeded Forrest Elton Sabres dusted the 4th-seeded Carberry Cougars 100-78. The Cougars included Brendan Duerksen.
In the final, the top-seeded Teulon Saints topped the 2nd-seeded Boissevain Broncos 73-64. “We had a great weekend,” Saints manager Ken Overby told the Teulon Times. “We were seeded Number 1 going into the tournament and we were able to maintain that” despite the flu. “The guys played hard and a few played sick. I think it’s a testimony to their character. Many players played their best games.” Guard Mike Spakowski said “I think our style of play was just more refined than the other teams. We don’t play as rushed as other teams.” Saints coach Derek Cook said tournament MVP Grant McKay created matchup problems for foes. “Double-teaming him just opened up other guys. He really makes his teammates better.” Overby said “it was an intense game. We opened strong and had an 18-point lead at the half but our shooting went a little cold and they brought it closer. Grant (McKay) had an exceptional tournament. He was a very consistent, strong player.” Coach Derek Cook said “I think out style of play was just more refined than the other teams. Double-teaming (Mike Spakowski) just opened up the other guys. He really makes his teammates better.”
The bronze medalist Forrest Elton Sabres: Pat Thompson; Dustin Mansfield;
The silver medalist Boissevain Broncos: Bryan Thiessen; Scott McKinney; Kevin Smith; Ben Epp; Adam Thio; Bill Jackson; David Tower; Chris Tower; Randy Lilley; Tyler Harper; Curtis Brown; coach Mike McCallum
The gold medalist Teulon Saints: Grant McKay; Josh Wasserman; Mike Spakowski; Neil Overby; Jaycen Goodman; coach Derek Cook; coach Jeff Reinsch; manager Ken Overby