Final regular season standings:
N (6): Grant MacEwan (18-2); Grande Prairie (17-3); Red Deer (11-9); Augustana (10-10); NAIT (4-16); The King’s University College (0-20)
S (6): Mount Royal (20-0); Lethbridge (12-8); SAIT (11-9); Briercrest (10-10); Medicine Hat (7-13); Prairie Bible (0-20)
Playoff non-qualifiers:
Augustana: S Stacheruk, G Klinger, Korrie Smith, Colleen Strobel, M Ellsworth, P Huzel, Tiffany Speers, Jamie South, Kathie Lee Hurtubise, J Bodwell, A Ryan, A Wallace
Briercrest: Nicole Friesen, K Powell, M Theroux, C Mannen, D Fee, T Giesbrecht, Rachael Reimer, A Siemens, Jackie Ludke, Heather McFee, Amie Goertzen, M Bowler, K Foster, R Collins, coach James Clark
King’s University College: T Wierda, Tasha Katt, S Fowler, Danielle Barthel, Andrea Rozema, H Jansen, Patty Luymes, Shawna Eyk, S Mantel, W Slomp
Medicine Hat: Natalie Hudec, Ranae Walsh, Jennifer Todd, Melissa Carlson, Robbie Innes, Lisa Datchkoff, Julie George, Stacy Ewankiw, L Page, Leanne Mackay, Brooke Erickson, S Gienger, coach Dean Harrison
NAIT Ookchicks: Cherie Travis, Lee Davis, Theresa Sulit, Shannon Morris, Lisa Fraser, Jeri Tissington, Stephanie Behm, Melanie Hanrahan, Aimee Reichert, Teresa Bradley, Danielle Romanick, Amanda Bellerose, Pam Gagnon, Sandy Lansing, coach Gregg Meropoulis, assistant Jamie Peers, assistant Mary Ann Hueser, manger Marci Cooper
Prairie Bible: R Wright, B Tatlock, H Siemens, J Frasier, S Bucknell, K Duguid, S Brown, B Brauen, S Grass, N Tensen, K Thiesen, S Thompson
In the quarterfinals, held in Calgary, the Lethbridge Kodiettes defeated the Red Deer Queens 54-48 as Jodi Jensen scored 18. J’Anna Aitchison topped Queens with 14. Melissa Metz added 12. The Queens also included Noree Claerhout, R Robinson, Angela Leischner, C Fraser, Lindsay Payne, C Naideo, S Hoppins, K Batycki, J Roberts, R Campeau, K DeZuter and K Lord. Queens coach Sharon Hamilton told the Red Deer Advocate “it was kind of a strange game. We never got on a roll. We got caught up in playing their kind of game. They have a big point guard who pushes the ball really well. And a lot of bigger, heavier girls. … In the first half, we couldn’t seem to get any flow going.”
In the other quarterfinal, the SAIT Trojans stunned the Grande Prairie Wolves 88-62. The Trojans led 46-24 at the half. Sherron Kearl paced SAIT with 28 points. Sarah Bohne added 8 and ex-Wolve Shannon Allen 8. “I was really nervous going into the game,” said Allen. “I know how good coach Kelly Ohlhauser is but I have all the faith in (Trojan coaches) Laura and Rae Fehr. Laura Fehr was surprised the size of the victory. “We wanted to peak near of the season and that’s what we’re doing.” Kelly Yorston paced the Wolves with 22. The Wolves also included Erin King, Angela Lockhart, Krista Marsh, Jody McElroy, K Stuckleschwaiger, S Wagner, D Fraser, Angela Lenny, S Hallmarker, S Reid and S Nierger.
In the semis, the Lethbridge Kodiettes edged the Grant MacEwan Griffins 70-65. Jodi Jensen paced the Kodiaks with 19. Lara Hyggen added 17 while being chosen player of the game, Sue Woolf 14 and Nicole Peterson 10. Wendy Molcak nabbed 16 boards. Kodiak Rhonda Davis told the Endeavour “that was probably the best game we’ve ever played.”
In the other semi, the Mount Royal Cougars defeated the SAIT Trojans 76-68.
In the bronze medal match, the SAIT Trojans dumped the Grant MacEwan Griffins 74-69. The Cougars held off a late 17-2 MacEwan run to pull out the win as Sarah Bohne drilled four free throws in the final two seconds. “We’re very proud of the team and very happy with the result,” said Trojans coach Laura Fehr. “This team has shown character all year.” The Griffins included J Wolsey, Michelle MacKinnon, Kirsten Hutchinson, Danielle Peers, T Carter, Lisa Kolkman, Jody Olson, Sherri-Dawn Acker, T Johnson, S Betker, L Ramsay and Sue Tames.
In the final, the Mount Royal Cougars defeated the Lethbridge Kodiettes 84-47 as tournament MVP Marianna Raguz scored 22. Jodi Jensen paced the Kodiaks with 15. Lethbridge coach Dawn Keith said her troops were intimidated. “The girls end up playing a bit of a mental game, saying they can’t play against a team of their caliber.”
The all-tournament team featured: MVP Marianna Raguz (Mount Royal)
The bronze medalist SAIT Trojans: Sherron Kearl; Sarah Bohne; Lisa Erickson; Shannon Allen; Nicole LeClair; Jennifer McKenna; Michelle Coninx; Marietta Gaines; Christine Goett; Shawna Harshenin; Denise Marshall; Emma Deazeley; Lisa Sudak; coach Laura Fehr; assistant Rae Fehr
The silver medalist Lethbridge Kodiaks: Wendy Molcak; Jodi Jensen; Lara Hyggen; Jennifer Halawski; Sue Woolf; Nicole Peterson; Nicole Farley; Jillian McDougall; Nicole Baker; Stacey Duncombe; A. Otrhalek; R. Hickle; Y. Aoki; Rhonda Davis; coach Dawn Keith
The gold medalist Mount Royal Cougars: Jill Sutherin; Marianna Raguz; Rhona McKenzie; Emily Williams; Ariana Kane; Callie Lamenda; B. Niemen; Emily Williams; K. Dentry; D. Rinke; Leah Nikiforuk; L. Stuart; A. Lendrum; coach Avery Harrison; assistant Brian Haynes.