In the quarterfinals, held in Devon, the Claresholm Willow Creek Cobras thrashed the High Level Bears 100-60. The Bears (coach Len Wlos, assistant Tom Vandervelk) included Tareg Moradk, David Klassen, Darren Lang, Aaron Robinson, Jake Schellenburg, Patrick O’Connor, Daryl Wiebe, Desmond Harris, David Schellenberg, Michael Young, Rodney Metacat, Henry Schellenburg, Ron Bingham and Todd Hockett.
Edmonton St. Marguerite Bourgeoys crushed the Daysland Darls 83-64.
The Calgary Chestermere Cowboys stomped the Edmonton Christian Lions 99-62.
In the last quarterfinal, the Devon John Maland Wildcats clubbed the Vegreville Vagabonds 86-54. The Vagabonds (coach Roy Mills, manager Christine Osinchuk, manager Alison Peel) included Sheldon Fried, Michael Irving, Brad Mills, Chris Humphries, Rob Peel, Allen Stecyk, Scott Mills, Jessie Johnson, Murray Cunningham, Kelly lehman and Darcy Pidwerbeski.
In the semis, the Claresholm Willow Creek Cobras smacked the Spruce Grove St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (Mother Margaret Mary) Catholic x 103-70.
In the other semi, the Calgary Chestermere Cowboys defeated the Devon John Maland Wildcats x-x.
In the bronze medal match, the Devon John Maland Wildcats whipped Edmonton St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (Mother Margaret Mary) Catholic x 92-70.
In the final, the Claresholm Willow Creek Cobras defeated the Calgary Chestermere Cowboys 101-91 to capture their second provincial title in two years. In 1990, they’d won a Triple-A crown but had opted to drop down a level because of a declining school population. The Cobras trailed by 14 early but rallied within 8 at the half. They knotted the score with seven minutes to play. The lead then changed hands eight times before the Cobras moved ahead by 5 with 1:30 to play. Ryan Hall paced the Cobras with 43. Shane Hooker led the Lakers with 36. “Ryan Hall was just outstanding,” said Willow Creek coach Dennis Simpson. “He just came to the fore when it counted. He’s such a great playmaker and scorer.” Simpson added Jason Toone did a good job containing Hooker to 36. “You can’t discount what Jason
Toone did for us. Hooker can score 60 points against you before you know it.”
The bronze medalist Devon John Maland Wildcats: Lance Schulz; Colin Froese; Richard Bogach; Steve Kennedy; Aaron Canuel; Lance Shultz; Bryce Ashlin-Mayo; James Graham; Jamie Blackport; Jeremy Stothart; Gavin Martinson; Randy Northrop; Chris Bogash; Derek Durocher; coach Gerry Couzens; assistant Gary Frost; assistant Eric Taunton
The silver medalist Calgary Chestermere Lakers: Shane Hooker; Eric Boechler; Dan Alberda; Phil Alberda; David Holt; Kory Taylor; Leslie Ott; Gordon Rothnie; Brian Hunter; Ryan Colfer; Neil Karl; coach Rob Wilson; coach Sean Chursioff; manager Katie Beamish
The gold medalist Claresholm Willow Creek Cobras: Ryan Hall; Dean Lange; Paul Gaudette; Jason Toone; Tyler Riehl; Kirk Gainsforth; Todd Hall; Brad Simpson; Lance Kayfish; Paul Lange; David Orge; coach Dennis Simpson; assistant Brad Evert; manager Kim Ohlson; manager Lori Mitchell