In the Regina city quarterfinals: …………………………………………………… The Campbell Tartans clubbed the Sheldon-Williams Spartans 73-56 as Sheri Muzyka scored 26 and Angela Cohee 26. Karen Proud led the Spartans with 21. Debbie Todd added 17. The Spartans (coached by Wilma Dowling) also included Brenda Mihalicz, Shawna Drummond, Jill McCrimmon. …………………………………………………… The Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Titans clubbed the Thom Trojans 81-36 as Daphne Zimmer scored 32, Donna Michaluk 16 and Taryn Bell 12. Lydia Thue led the Trojans with 12. The Trojans also included De-Anna Vance, Carolyn Clark, Tracy Wowchuk, Dana Stadler. …………………………………………………… The Marian Saints clipped the Miller Marauders 65-51 as Mary Lou Tourigny scored 25, Teresa Portius 12 and Laurie Brenholen 12. Tracey Richter led the Marauders with 23. The Marauders also included Monica Buehler, Chris Kuzma, Donna Ryvohuk. …………………………………………………… In the last quarterfinal, the Dr. Martin LeBoldus Golden Suns edged the Balfour Redmen 62-57 as Sheila Mahoney scored 18, Lois O’Grady 14 and Marianne Boychuk 10. Stephanie Kerr led the Redmen with 21. Sharleen Hodel added 16. The Redmen (coached by Wendy Bileski) also included Donna Nagel, Lynne Scott. …………………………………………………… In the semis, the Campbell Tartans clipped the Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Titans 65-55 as Angela Cohee scored 26 and Carolyn Juckes 13. Tartans coach Ken Sewell told the Regina Leader-Post that “I’m especially proud of the girls considering the way they had to come back and fought so hard to do that (had trailed 35-29 at the half). We’ve been coming close all season and tonight finally put it together. We played a zone more than we had in the past. We had played man-to-man against O’Neil before. And we didn’t turn the ball over that often.” Daphne Zimmer led the Titans with 16. Bonnie Giles added 14. The Titans also included Judy Krushen, Donna Michaluk, Taryn Bell, Barb Stefanowski. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the Dr. Martin LeBoldus Golden Suns edged the Marian Saints 57-53 as Eileen Benesh scored 14 and Sheila Mahoney 14. Mary Lou Tourigny paced the Saints with 28. …………………………………………………… In the final, the Dr. Martin LeBoldus Golden Suns dispatched the Campbell Tartans 53-40. The Tartans led 26-24 at the half. Eileen Benesh led the Golden Suns with 15. Sheila Mahoney added 14. Angela Cohee paced the Tartans with 18. Carolyn Juckes added 4. Both squads were plagued by turnovers. Campbell coach Ken Sewell told the Regina Leader-Post that “I know it was a final and everything, but it was a boring game. I don’t know we kept anybody awake. We played poorly tonight. No doubt about that. We can play better and I know LeBoldus is capable of more.” The Tartans led 26-24 at the half but Golden Sun starters Lois O’Grady, Marianne Boychuk and Wendy Kaufman took command of the paint in the second half.
In the South regional quarterfinals: …………………………………………………… The Regina Marian Saints dusted the Swift Current Ardens 68-49 as Mary Lou Tourigny scored 22, Anne-Marie Behm 15 and Laurie Brenholen 12. Les Treen led the Ardens with 22. The Ardens also included Shari Wilson, Jackie Thistlethwaite. …………………………………………………… The Regina Campbell Tartans dusted the Balfour Redmen 75-51 after leading 35-27 at the half. Sherri Muzyka led the Tartans with 19. Angela Cohee added 14 and Vivian Beveridge 10. Donna Nagel paced the Redmen with 8. The Redmen also included Stephanie Kerr, Lynne Scott, Sharleen Hodel. …………………………………………………… The Regina Dr. Martin LeBoldus Golden Suns clocked the Weyburn Eagles 75-51 as Eileen Benesh scored 21, Lois O’Grady 15, Mary Ann Zakreski 13 and Sheila Mahoney 11. Golden Suns coach Greg Johnson told the Regina Leader-Post that “in a sudden-death playoff like this, you want to make sure the girls realize you just can’t lose. When you get the scoring opportunities, don’t miss. You’ve got to emphasize to take advantage of every opportunity. If you don’t, you might regret it later.” Monique Chapdelaine led the Eagles with 24. Julie Schader added 15 and Alaina Kot 10. …………………………………………………… In the last quarterfinal, the Regina Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Titans edged the Regina Sheldon-Williams Spartans 73-68 as Bonnie Giles scored 22 and Taryn Bell 19. The Spartans led 41-37 at the half. Debbie Todd scored 18 to pace the Spartans. Karen Proud added 15, Brenda Mihalicz 13 and Shawna Drummond 10. Titans coach Jim Gallagher told the Regina Leader-Post that “I don’t need games like this. I’ve been through so many these barnburners in the last little while. I know they’re exciting and thrilling for the fans but for the coaches, it’s murder. I’d rather win by 20 any time.” Spartans coach Wilma Dowling said “I can’t get upset after a game like that. The girls felt we could win. They never doubted it. They had confidence. Unfortunately, we got cold in the second half. That was the turning point of the game.” The Spartans (coached by Wilma Dowling) also included Debbie Todd, Jill McCrimmon. …………………………………………………… In the semis, the Regina Dr. Martin LeBoldus Golden Suns nipped the Regina Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Titans 43-41. The Titans (coached by Jim Gallagher) included Bonnie Giles, Taryn Bell, Debra Taylor, Daphne Zimmer, Donna Michalik, Barb Stefanowski. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the Regina Marian Saints clipped the Regina Campbell Tartans 68-61. The Tartans (coached by Ken Sewell) included Sherri Muzyka, Angela Cohee, Vivian Beveridge, Carolyn Juckes, Carol Ready. …………………………………………………… In the final, the Regina Marian Saints dusted the Regina Dr. Martin LeBoldus Golden Suns 89-47 as Mary Lou Tourigny scored 25, Laurie Brenholen 20 and Jackie Lavallee 12. Eileen Benesh led the Golden Suns with 15. Golden Suns coach Gail Johnson told the Regina Leader-Post “the girls were tired from this afternoon’s game against O’Neil. I guess it’s good get a bad game out of our systems.”
In the Saskatoon city quarterfinals: …………………………………………………… The 6th-seeded Evan Hardy Souls nipped the 3rd-seeded City Park Cowgirls 67-65 as Rhonda Bashnik scored 18 and Kathy Morrow 18. Lisa Zinkiewich led the Cowgirls with 23. Barb Dmytryshyn added 15. The Cowgirls (coached by Barry Rusnell) also included Jodi Nott. …………………………………………………… In the other quarterfinal, the 5th-seeded Aden Bowman Bears dumped the 4th-seeded Walter Murray Marauders 64-53 as Annette Constabel scored 22 and Shannon Kekula 13. The Bears led 29-21 at the half. Wendy Hurd led the Marauders with 19. Tracey Hagburg added 17. The Marauders also included Karen Coviello. …………………………………………………… In the semis, the 2nd-seeded E.D. Feehan Trojans clubbed the 6th-seeded Evan Hardy Souls 74-43 as Eileen Kramchynsky scored 32 and Lois Bealey 18. Kathy Morrow led the Souls with 15. Rhonda Bashnik added 14. The Souls also included Coleen Venne, Susie Rea, Wendy Hall, Reni Hall, Jean Byrnes. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the top-seeded Holy Cross Crusaders defeated the 5th-seeded Aden Bowman Bears 69-57 as Bev Miazga scored 22 and Andrea Karwacki 15. Shannon Kekula led the Bears with 21. Annette Constabel added 14. The Bears also included Pat Lofstrom, Bonnie Butler. …………………………………………………… In the final, the 2nd-seeded E.D. Feehan Trojans clipped the top-seeded Holy Cross Crusaders 59-47 as Lois Bealey scored 16 and Tracie Kolody 14. Andrea Karwacki led the Crusaders with 16. Trojans coach Sheila Chad told the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix that ‘the two teams were evenly matched and played primarily the same offence and defence.” Holy Cross coach Heather Witzel said “we usually make those outside shots but just weren’t hitting tonight. Everyone was trying hard but not with sharpness and real intensity.”
In the Northern zone semis: …………………………………………………… The Saskatoon E.D. Feehan Trojans clocked the Prince Albert St. Mary’s Marauders 72-23 as Eileen Kramchynsky scored 13. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders dumped the North Battleford Vikings 66-49. …………………………………………………… In the final, the Saskatoon E.D. Feehan Trojans edged the Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders 53-49 as Eileen Kramychunsky scored 28 and Lynn Liefers 10. Andrea Karwacki paced the Crusaders with 15. Bev Miazga added 14.
In the provincial semis, the Regina Marian Saints clipped the Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders 70-61 as Mary Lou Tourigny scored 24, Anne-Marie Bahn 16 and Laurie Brenholen 14. Bev Miazga led the Crusaders with 23. Sharon Moroz added 12 and Heather Richard 8. The defensive pressure of Jennifer Boso, Teresa Portius, Jackie Lavallee and Donna Larocque forced a host of Crusader turnovers. Boso told the Regina Leader-Post that “we knew we had to keep the ball away from Miazga. We tried to keep her away from the middle. I think we did a good job.” Marian led 40-32 at the half and handcuffed Crusader point guard Andrea Karwacki, who scored 2 and couldn’t run the offensive. Mary Lou Tourigny said “for sure we’re peaking right now. At the beginning of the game, we were a little tight but we loosened up in the second half.” The Crusaders rallied to within 58-49 with five minutes to play. Boso said “after playing hard all game, we just started to slack off a bit in the end. We held on though and now we’re one game away.” Crusaders coach Heather Witzel said “Regina played a strong game, no doubt. Their players are like gamblers. It’s like they have an instinct for the ball. I don’t know if they work at it or not but they always seemed to know where the ball was going and be in a position to cause the turnover.” Crusaders coach Heather Witzel told the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix that Marian’s three-quarter court press “forced us out of our offence to the point it felt good just getting the ball over half. I don’t know if they work on it and I don’t know if it can be coached for that matter. But they always seem to be there to intercept our passes. It was almost instinctive.”
In the other semi, the Saskatoon E.D. Feehan Trojans defeated the Regina Dr. Martin LeBoldus Golden Suns 65-51 as national volleyball team prospects Eileen Kramchynsky and Lynn Lieffers repeatedly out-leapt their foes and dominated the boards. Kramchynsky finished with 20, Lois Bealey 18 and Lieffers 15. Eileen Benesh led the Golden Suns with 14. Wendy Kaufman added 9, Lois O’Grady 8 and Nicole Beaudry 8. Golden Suns coach Gail Johnson told the Regina Leader-Post that “if we could have just received a little rebounding, it would have helped. If we even have gotten 50%, we would have been doing okay. Our first half was awful, just terrible.” The Trojans led 38-28 at the half. Trojans coach Sheila Chad told the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix that “I tried to avoid telling them that (Leboldus) was in a (2-3) zone. They hear that and they seem to think they have to do something different. … They begin concentrating on ways beat the zone. Well, our offence is structured in such a way that it works against a zone or man. Best thing I could have done was to stay quiet. That way, they just kept running the offence.”
In the bronze medal match, the Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders clipped the Regina Dr. Martin LeBoldus Golden Suns 62-46 as Bev Miazga scored 17, Heather Richard 9, Tracey Chomyn 8 and Laura Moroz 8. Mary Ann Zekreski led the Golden Suns with 14, Nicole Beaudry 7 and Mary Ann Boychuk 7. The Golden Suns (coached by Gail Johnson) also included Eileen Benesh, Lois O’Grady, Sheila Mahoney, Wendy Kaufman.
In the final, the Saskatoon E.D. Feehan Trojans defeated the Regina Marian Saints 64-53 as Eileen Kramchynsky scored 23, while nabbing 6 boards, Traci Kolody 18 and Lynn Lieffers 16. Mary Lou Tourigny led the Saints with 17. Laurie Brenholen added 10 and Jackie Lavallee 10. Marian led 17-10 early but the Trojans rallied to a 33-31 lead at the half. Trojans coach Sheila Chad told the Regina Leader-Post that “I remember that 0-16 year [four years earlier] like it was yesterday. I’d watch the top clubs and wish I had athletes like those clubs. Well, I’ve got the athletes now and we proved we can play. To be honest, I don’t know how we won it tonight. These girls wanted this game bad – real ad. They just went out and earned it.” Saints coach John MacDonald said “definitely, the foul trouble hurt us. Jennifer (Boso) is our spark plug out there and it hurt us not having her play aggressively. The strange part of this game though was that we couldn’t work the ball inside. All year, our bread and butter had been our inside game. Why do we do today? Try and shoot from outside.” Trojans point guard Tracy Kolody easy handled the Saint’s press. Chad told the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix that “everything just came together in the last couple of weeks. Everything just clicked. I don’t know how else to explain it other than saying the kids really wanted it. I saw them doing things that we talked about two months ago, even a year ago, which as a coach was satisfying. But they won it. I didn’t score the points or get the rebounds. It’s the kids. They won it.”
The bronze medalist Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders: Bev Miazga; Andrea Karwacki; Sharon Moroz; Tracey Chomyn; Heather Richard; Laura Moroz; Erica Pasmeny; coach Heather Witzel
The silver medalist Regina Marian Saints: Mary Lou Tourigny; Laurie Brenholen; Jackie Lavallee; Jennifer Boso; Anne-Marie Boehm; Teresa Portius; Donna Larocque; Janet Senko; Stephanie Kerr; Sharleen Hodel; coach John MacDonald
The gold medalist Saskatoon E.D. Feehan Trojans: Eileen Kramchynsky; Tracie Kolody; Lynn Lieffers; Lois Bealey; coach Sheila Chad