2013
In the opening round, held in Lethbridge: …………………………………………………… The 9th-seeded Standoff Kainai Warriors edged the 8th-seeded Edmonton Millwoods Christian Royals 68-62. The score was knotted at 20 after one quarter. The Royals led 32-31 at the half. The Warriors led 52-39 after three quarters. Wyllie Gros Ventre Boy paced the Warriors with 26. Kolton Weasel Head added 11, Sky Mountain Horse 11, Jamelyn Weasel Head 9, Justice Day Rider 7, Tim Eagle Speaker 3 and Blaise Russell 1, while Emmitt Twigg, Roan Mountain Horse, Drae Reevis, Tyson Good Striker, Clay Goodstriker and Colt Tailfeathers were scoreless. Kurt Meeberg scored 20 to paced the Royals. Luke Anderson added 15, Danny Acuna 11, Josh Nickel 6, Grant Sawyer 5, Carlos Medina 3 and Joel Hiebert 2, while Josh Dubetz, Jared Elgert, Josiah Lindenberg, Shawn Miller, Jayson Renton and Greg Wiebe were scoreless. …………………………………………………… The 5th-seeded Calgary Christian Cougars crushed the 12th-seeded Rimbey Spartans 76-52 after leading 23-13, 39-31 and 68-43 at the quarters. Micah Fife paced the Cougars with 28. Matthew Uponi added 16, David Kuhn 6, Jed Palillo 4, Tyler Bouwman 4, Andrew Delmar 4, Izak Visser 4, Adrian Reyes 3 and Tofa Fakunle 2, while Matthew Bonk, Conor Pickering and Dan McCarten were scoreless. Joel Deal scored 10 to pace the Spartans (coached by Tim Lekas, assisted by Dan Deal and Dwayne Smawley). Marko Lohmann added 9, Darien Smawley 7, Logan St. Denis 7, Morgan Pearman 4, Reed St. Denis 3, Tanner Stutheit 3, Clinton Steeves 2, Javier Seidel 2 and Wyatt Tennant 1, while Logan Steeves, Scott Macononochie, Cole Hunt and Milton Elliot were scoreless. …………………………………………………… The 7th-seeded Strathmore Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks clipped the 10th-seeded Edson Holy Redeemer Rebels 94-83. The score was knotted at 21 after one quarter. The Rebels led 44-39 at the half. The Hawks led 74-62 after three quarters. Charles Nwoye paced the Hawks with 28. Michael Molina added 19, Daniel O’Leary 17, Evan Fullerton 9, Conner Schmit 8, Albertus Geldenhuys 6, James Bautista 5 and Ethan Schultz 2, while Carter Bauer, Alex Mulyk, Chris O’Leary, Josh Hauck and Justin Driscoll were scoreless. Tyler Dickson scored 26 to pace the Rebels (coached by Peter Saik). Mikias Yemane added 17, Carlos Antipala 16, Andrew Rauch 12, Joel Knoop 9 and Blake Benson 2, while Patrick Birkenhagen, Jairus Davi-Digui, Thane Henderson and James Paschak were scoreless. …………………………………………………… The 6th-seeded La Crete Lancers dumped the 11th-seeded Cold Lake Assumption Crusaders 72-60. The Lancers led 23-18 after one quarter and 41-31 at the half. The Crusaders led 51-50 after three quarters. Rob Driedger and Carson Froese each scored 21 to pace the Lancers. Jeff Krahn added 10, Josh Harder 8, Kory Neudorf 7, Jeremy Fehr 3 and Ryan Krahn 2, while Justin Miller, Jonathan Newman, James Gibson and Phil Neustaeter were scoreless. Ben Wade and Ryan Nagy each scored 15 to pace the Crusaders (coached by Shayne Midford). Darian Ford added 11, Michael Stasuik 11, Matt Paschulka 7 and Nathan Desgagne 1, while Moses Alabi, Jared Baker, Jeff Lester, Ethan Mattice, Drew Richter and Chris Wuori were scoreless.
In the quarterfinals, the top-seeded Sherwood Park Strathcona Christian Academy Eagles dispatched the 9th-seeded Standoff Kainai Warriors 60-48 after leading 18-7, 37-24 and 52-33 at the quarters. “We had a few guys down with a stomach bug,” said Eagles coach Vince Reynolds. “One guy played through it, but we had two guys back at the hotel throwing up the whole time. We were still able to battle through it. Nathan Schakel was our leading scorer, but it was a really balanced effort with a lot of guys contributing.” Nathan Schakel paced the Eagles with 17. Caleb Wilkins added 13, Chris Foster 11, Jordyn Halbersma 6, Spencer Beaudet 4, Matthew Snaterse 4, Emmy Domingo 3 and Peter Hernandez 2, while Nik Fortunat, Christian Ugwoeri, Brayden Jacobson, Jordan Weizenbach, Levi Sladen and Michael Murphy were scoreless. Wyllie Gros Ventre Boy scored 25 to lead the Warriors (coached by Don Webb and Wes Cross Child, assisted by Charlton Weasel Head). Justice Day Rider added 7, Tim Eagle Speaker 6, Kolton Weasel Head 3, Jamelyn Weasel Head 3, Blaise Russel 2 and Sky Mountain Horse 2, while Emmitt Twigg, Roan Mountain Horse, Drae Reevis, Clay Goodstricker, Tyson Good Striker and Colt Tailfeathers were scoreless.
The 4th-seeded Calgary Rundle College Cobras nipped the 5th-seeded Calgary Christian Cougars 75-72 in overtime. The Cougars led 21-16 after one quarter. The Cobras led 35-28 and 49-46 after three quarters. The score was knotted at 66 after regulation. Garrett Coop paced the Cobras with 23. Hayden Turner added 14, Dave Braakman 12, Joel Lindsay 110, Tobi Odufeso 7, Domenico Bellusci 7 and Val Turkunova-Rausch 2, while Logan Roth, Aidan Peacock, Sam Stewart, Jesse Khaira and Dilmeet Sidhu were scoreless. Micah Fife scored 23 to pace the Cougars. Matthew Uponi added 19, David Kuhn 12, Andrew Delmar 9, Izak Visser 5, Tofa Fakunle 2 and Matthew Bonk 2, while Tyler Bouwman, Dan McCarten, Jed Palillo, Conor Pickering and Adrian Reyes were scoreless.
The 3rd-seeded Lethbridge Immanuel Christian Eagles clubbed the 6th-seeded La Crete Lancers 74-61. The Eagles led 23-18 after one quarter and 39-34 at the half. The score was knotted at 51 after three quarters. Aaron Groenenboom paced the Eagles with 26. Kevin Veluw added 22, Davis Konynenbelt 8, Daniel Sikkens 8, Ryan Konynenbelt 4, Sean Van Dyk 3, Brendan Degner 2 and Tyren Van Ham 1, while Reuben Middel, Michael Hummel, Trevor Sturwold, Alex Lokhorst and Kyle Hanna were scoreless. Carson Froese paced the Lancers with 29. Rob Driedger added 12, Kory Neudorf 10, Jeff Krahn 5, Justin Miller 3 and Josh Harder 2, while Jeremy Fehr, Jonathan Newman, James Gibson, Phil Neustaeter and Ryan Krahn were scoreless.
In the last quarterfinal, the 2nd-seeded Picture Butte Sugar Kings dusted the 7th-seeded Strathmore Holy Cross Collegiate Hawks 87-79. The Sugar Kings 14-12 after one quarter. The Hawks led 39-35 at the half and 61-58 after three quarters. Curtis Elaschuk paced the Sugar Kings with 29. Ryan Nummi added 19, Ryan Loman 13, Broek Murray 13, Warren Asplund 10 and Ryan Kiczula 1, while Keaton Craig, Brett Oosterbroek, Reid Murray, Eric Davies, Tyler Reiter, Josh Nieboer and Jayden Gerstenbuhler were scoreless. Charles Nwoye scored 35 to pace the Hawks (coached by Michael Annicchiarico, assisted by Bobby Molina and Julian Annicchiarico). Daniel O’Leary added 14, Evan Fullerton 14, Michael Molina 7, Conner Schmit 4, James Bautista 3, Albertus Geldenhuys 1 and Ethan Schultz 1, while Carter Bauer, Justin Driscoll, Josh Hauck, Alex Mulyk, and Chris O’Leary were scoreless.
In the semis, the top-seeded Sherwood Park Strathcona Christian Academy Eagles dispatched the 4th-seeded Calgary Rundle Cobras 73-58 after leading 23-11, 43-25 and 57-37 at the quarters. “It was another strong, balanced effort,” said Eagles coach Vince Reynolds said. “Michael Murphy was back for us, but we still had two guys out sick and in really rough shape. I’m really proud of the way the guys fought through it all, especially playing when they were still sick.” Nathan Schakel paced the Eagles with 23. Michael Murphy added 14, Jordyn Halbersma 12, Chris Foster 9, Caleb Wilkins 7, Matthew Snaterse 4, Peter Hernandez 2 and Spencer Beaudet 2, while Emmy Domingo, Nik Fortunat, Christian Ugwoeri, Brayden Jacobson, Jordan Weizenbach and Levi Sladen were scoreless. Domenico Bellusci scored 14 to pace the Cobras. Garrett Copp added 11, Hayden Turner 9, Val Turkunova-Rausch 9, Logan Roth 6, Dave Braakman 3, Joel Lindsay 3 and Tobi Odufeso 3, while Aidan Peacock, Sam Stewart, Jesse Khaira and Dilmeet Sidhu were scoreless.
In the other semi, the 3rd-seeded Lethbridge Immanuel Christian Eagles nipped the 2nd-seeded Picture Butte Sugar Kings 67-65. The Eagles led 19-11 after one quarter. The Sugar Kings led 34-30 at the half and 49-42 after three quarters. Ryan Konynenbelt paced the Eagles with 17. Aaron Groenenboom added 14. Kevin Veluw 13, Daniel Sikkens 11, Sean Van Dyk 6 and Davis Konynenbelt 6, while Reuben Middel, Michael Hummel, Trevor Sturwold, Tyren Van Ham, Alex Lokhorst, Kyle Hanna and Brendan Degner were scoreless. Ryan Nummi paced the Sugar Kings with 30. Curtis Elaschuk added 11, Broek Murray 8, Warren Asplund 7, Ryan Loman 4, Ryan Kiczula 4 and Keaton Craig 1, while Brett Oosterbroek, Reid Murray, Eric Davies, Tyler Reiter, Josh Nieboer and Jayden Gerstenbuhler were scoreless.
In the bronze medal match, the 2nd-seeded Picture Butte Sugar Kings edged the 4th-seeded Calgary Rundle College Cobras 65-60. The Cobras led 14-13 after one quarter. The Sugar Kings led 35-28 at the half and 48-44 after three quarters. Ryan Nummi paced the Sugar Kings with 16. Ryan Loman added 13, Curtis Elaschuk 12, Warren Asplund 10, Broek Murray 8 and Ryan Kiczula 5, while Keaton Craig, Brett Oosterbroek, Reid Murray, Eric Davies, Tyler Reiter, Josh Nieboer and Jayden Gerstenbuhler were scoreless. Dave Braakman paced the Cobras with 12. Hayden Turner added 11, Garrett Copp 9, Logan Roth 8, Joel Lindsay 8, Tobi Odufeso 5, Val Turkunova-Rausch 2 and Domenico Bellusci 2, while Aidan Peacock, Sam Stewart, Jesse Khaira and Dilmeet Sidhu were scoreless.
In the final, the top-seeded Sherwood Park Strathcona Christian Academy Eagles escaped the 2nd-seeded host Lethbridge Immanuel Christian Eagles 58-56. The score was knotted at 10 after one quarter and at 28 at the half. The Eagles led 35-33 after three quarters. The Eagles were undefeated on the season. “It was an awesome experience,” said Eagles coach Vince Reynolds. “It was packed and the crowd was so loud. It felt like every one of their baskets were worth two or three more than ours by the way the crowd reacted. It wasn’t one of our better games as we didn’t shoot the ball very well, but we played great defence. They had a chance to tie or win at the end, but our defence didn’t even allow them to get a shot off in the last 15 seconds. It was a very good defensive stand. … It was fantastic. To get through all of the adversity that we had that weekend with guys sick and one of our starters, Chris Foster, playing through an injured ankle. It made it all that much sweeter, winning a close game and fighting through all of those things. It was a little overwhelming and a bit of a relief to have entered that tournament as the No. 1 seed and come away with the banner. The guys worked so hard for this all year. Right from our first tryout I told the guys that the goal was to win our league zones and provincials and we accomplished that. It was such a great year. It’s really easy when things are going well to kind of let up a little, but these guys kept pushing. I think that is what this team is going to be known for.” Jordyn Halbersma paced the Eagles with 15. Caleb Wilkins, Nathan Schakel and Michael Murphy each added 13, Emmy Domingo 3 and Chris Foster 2, while Peter Hernandez, Nik Fortunat, Christian Ugwoeri, Spencer Beaudet, Brayden Jacobson, Jordan Weizenbach, Levi Sladen and Matthew Snaterse were scoreless. Daniel Sikkens paced Immanuel Christian with 15. Aaron Gronenboom added 14, Sean Van Dyk 8, Kevin Veluw 8, Ryan Konynenbelt 4, Trevor Sturwold 3, Tyren Van Ham 2 and Davis Konynenbelt 2, while Reuben Middle, Michael Hummel, Alek Lokhorst, Kyle Hanna, and Brendan Degner were scoreless.
The bronze medalist Picture Butte Sugar Kings: Warren Asplund; Keaton Craig; Eric Davies; Curtis Elaschuk; Jayden Gerstenbuhler; Ryan Kiczula; Ryan Loam; Broek Murray; Reid Murray; Josh Nieboer; Ryan Nummi; Brett Oosterbroek; Tyler Reiter; coach Jon Vande Griend; assistant Arnie Bergen-Henengouwen; manager Kyle Groenenboom
The silver medalist Lethbridge Immanuel Christian Eagles: Brendan Degner; Aaron Groenenboom; Kyle Hanna; Michael Hummel; Davis Konynenbelt; Ryan Konynenbelt; Alex Lokhorst; Reuben Middel; Trevor Sturwod; Sean Van Dyk; Tyren Van Ham; Kevin Veluw; coach Matt Bekkering; assistant Jason Ferrie; assistant Joe Groenenboom
The gold medalist Sherwood Park Strathcona Christian Academy Eagles: Spencer Baudet; Emmy Domingo; Nik Fortunat; Chris Foster; Jordyn Halbersma; Peter Hernandez; Brayden Jacobson; Michael Murphy; Nathan Schakel; Levi Sladen; Matthew Snaterse; Christian Ugwoeri; Jordan Weizenbach; Caleb Wilkins; coach Vince Reynolds