In the opening round: …………………………………………………… The 9th-seeded Taber W.R. Myers Rebels clipped the 8th-seeded St. Alberta Catholic Skyhawks 87-75. The Skyhawks led 23-21 after one quarter. The Rebels led 45-39 at the half. The score was knotted at 53 after one quarter. Michael Johnson paced the Rebels with 33. Brett Andrus added 16, Tate Platt 15, Denzel Gross 10, Brad Marsden 8 and Cole Layton 5. Joseph Marsiglio led the Skyhawks (coach Sean Allen, assistant Ben Crothers, assistant Saul Rodriguez) with 22. Kyle LePan added 21, Josh Dryland 13, Justin Akkerman 10, Tylar Dobish 10, Benjamin Loewen 5 and Robin Arguelles 4, while De’Amonte Overman, Kaden Tigner, Noah Brodeur, Logan Blumhagen and Kyle Torot-Both were scoreless. …………………………………………………… The 12th-seeded Morinville Community Wolves stunned the 5th-seeded Medicine Hat Monsignor McCoy Colts 58-57 despite trailing 22-9, 34-21 and 47-37 at the quarters. Liam O’Connor paced the Wolves with 17. Aiden ‘Bo’ Cornell added 16, Chris Ogie 13, Bryn Karch 4, Nathan Critchley 4, Steven Vansevenandt 2 and Brett Fieldsend 2. Jace Anton led the Colts (coach Brant Melle, assistant Pat Lawrence, assistant Jim Moser) with 19. Cole Fandrick added 12, Easton Brooks 9, Ryley Shooter 5, Levey Domba 6, Justin Rabb 4 and Greg Spencer 3, while Ethan Gripp, Deacon Hynes, Isaac Risling, Francis Villar, Spencer Tudor, Frederick Kabore and Chayce Davies were scoreless. …………………………………………………… The 6th-seeded Edmonton Blessed Oscar Romero Ravens edged the 11th-seeded Lloydminster Holy Rosary Raiders 77-76. The Ravens led 25-16 after one quarter and 46-31 at the half. The Raiders led 56-53 after three quarters. “You lose a game by a point or two, there’s a player who doesn’t get the call or doesn’t make a shot,” Raiders coach Mike Kardas told the Lloydminster Source. “We had a lead with under a minute left to play in the game. We had a good look to win it, and we didn’t make the shot.” Josh Obazee paced the Ravens with 23. Victor Adeyemi added 19, Gio Pascual 8, Jason Talens 8, Deneb Derder 7, Daniel Perri 6, Eghosa Amen 2, Victor Sanchesviesca 2 and Andrei Velina 2. Ralion Simbulan led the Raiders (coach Mike Kardas) with 23. Oleksandr Aruchev added 15, Ethan Patterson 22, Matthew Laysico 10, Nathaniel Villar 7, Bryce Zerr 6, Aerole Buenaventura 2 and Justin Millar 2, while Nathaniel Greyeyes and Lorenz Paz were scoreless. …………………………………………………… In the last opening round match, the 7th-seeded Grande Prairie St. Joseph Catholic Celtics stomped the 10th-seeded Wetaskiwin Composite Sabres 95-47 after leading 23-9, 48-23 and 79-31 at the quarters. Abiel Tabufor paced the Celtics with 22. Isaac Boadi-Boateng added 12, Devon Chipman 11, Traejn Brown 7, Tairas Fournier 7, Cameron Macdonald 7, David Snoble 6, Steven Tamondong 4, Whilem Aboyme 4, Michael Villalobos 3, J.P. Prado 3 and Kealan Johnston 2. Chad Majek led the Sabres (coach Rob Cross, assistant Aaron Abrahamson, statistician Wilson Cross) with 13. Ian Angeles added 7, Darrien Crane 6, Tyler Gamez 6, Jesse Sonnenberg 5, Jadan Bloomer 4, Marc Bucu 2, Jeff Oliver 2 and Benson Pitcher 2, while Jake Ripka and Jake Gusse were scoreless.
In the quarterfinals, the top-seeded Camrose Composite Trojans crushed the 9th-seeded Taber W.R. Myers Rebels 87-42 after leading 27-7, 50-23 and 79-33 at the quarters. Griffin Lorenz paced the Trojans with 26. Liam Schaffner added 17, Jonas Enns 11, Merek Budd 9, Josh Watson 7, Tanner Kowal 5, John Baradi 4, Keegan Goba 3, Dan Matiushyk 3 and Chase Parsons 2. Denzel Gross led the Rebels (coach Greg Bowes, assistant Doug Leavitt, trainer Sarah Runquist) with 11. Michael Johnson added 11, Brad Marsden 6, Denver Terry 5, Brett Andrus 2, Granger Leth 2 and Tate Platt 1, while Bradyn Mitchell, Cole Layton and Dylan Johnson were scoreless.
The 4th-seeded Brooks Composite Buffalos dusted the 12th-seeded Morinville Community Wolves 84-63 after leading 20-9 after one quarter and 38-33 at the half. The score was knotted at 59 after three quarters. Deng Dak paced the Buffalos with 28. Amir Aliye added 25, Binyam Mengesha 16, Jeff Pangilinan 5, Jerom Tanner 3, Quinton Hillmer 3, Cobey Fiset-Hofer 3 and Peyston MS-Obeng 2. Aiden Cornell led the Wolves (coach Cliff Rowein, trainer Hyram Oliver, trainer Michael Logie) with 17. Liam O’Connor added 14, Chris Ogie 10, Steven Vansevenandt 6, Brett Fieldsend 6, Nathan Critchley 5 and Evan Kohut 3, while Miguel Camargo Florido, Bryn Karch, Jarvis VanBrabant, Robert Crane, Roben Richardson, Dylan Van lersberghe and Ethan Lessard were scoreless.
The 3rd-seeded Airdrie George McDougall Mustangs edged the 6th-seeded Edmonton Blessed Oscar Romero Ravens 79-77. The Mustangs led 19-14 after one quarter. The Ravens led 40-32 at the half and 66-59 after three quarters. Caleb Lee led the Mustangs with 21. Dawson Funk added 17, Hunter Young 13, Justin Bragg 12, Carty Sawby 9 and Jaiden Pannu 2. Josh Obazee led the Ravens (coach Michael Wojcicki, assistant Jordan Greenly, assistant Jessi Fersch) with 19. Deneb Derder added 17, Jason Talens 17, Victor Adeyemi 16, Gio Pascual 4 and Victor Sanchesviesca 2, while Daniel Perri, Marcus Viray-Hebrada, Egosha Amen, Arthon Narcelles, Franco Balmes, Kobe Pinpin and Andrei Velina were scoreless.
In the last quarterfinal, the 2nd-seeded Spruce Grove St. Peter the Apostle Spartans whipped the 7th-seeded Grande Prairie St. Joseph Catholic Celtics 89-47 after leading 26-12, 50-25 and 70-31 at the quarters. Caleb O’Gilvie-Davidson led the Spartans with 21. Mike Ash added 14, Eli Schmuland 14, Sheldon Hausch 11, Keaton Smith 11, Corbin Spenrath 6, Nino Cocon 4, Andrew Malyk 3, Derek Suntjens 3, Jayce Sandboe 2 and Levi Schleckler 1. Abiel Tabufor led the Celtics (coach Robert Levy, assistant John Koweesi) with 11. Isaac Boadi-Boateng added 10, Devon Chipman 8, Traejin Brown 7, David Snoble 4, Tairas Fournier 3, Michael Villalobos 3 and Whilem Aboyme 1, while Jean Paul Prado, Samm Tamondong, Kevin Mpunga, Cameron Macdonald, Kealan Johnston, Lucas Stepaniuk and Jeremy Pynn were scoreless.
In the semis, the top-seeded Camrose Composite Trojans clocked the 4th-seeded Brooks Composite Buffalos 92-71 after leading 24-19, 44-38 and 69-62 at the quarters. Griffen Lorenz led the Trojans with 30. Tanner Kowal added 17, Josh Watson 17, Lian Schaffner 13, Jonas Enns 10, Keegan Koba 3 and Merek Budd 3. Amir Aliye paced the Buffalos with 23. Deng Dak added 17, Binyam Mengesha 12, Peyton MS-Obeng 6, Dylan Wandler 4, Cobey Fiset-Hofer 3, Quinton Hillmer 3 and Jeff Pangilianan 3.
In the other semi, the 2nd-seeded Spruce Grove St. Peter the Apostle Spartans crushed the 3rd-seeded Airdrie George McDougall Mustangs 92-64. The score was knotted at 20 after one quarter. The Spartans led 40-38 at the half and 74-56 after three quarters. “We took them out of their rhythm, chased them off the three-point line and limited their opportunities,” Spartans coach Chris Delano told Postmedia. “I was never worried about us scoring though, we’re so unselfish we can swing the ball and get the open shot.” Caleb O’Gilvie-Davidson paced the Spartans with 18, Sheldon Hausch 16, Eli Schmuland 14, Mike Ash 11, Keaton Smith 10, Levi Schlecker 8, Nino Cocon 7, Derek Suntjens 4, Corbin Spenrath 3 and Andrew Malyk 3. Hunter Young led the Mustangs with 20. Caleb Lee added 16, Dawson Funk 10, Jaiden Pannu 5, Carty Sawby 4, Tommy Titterington 3, Justin Bragg 3 and Josh Inocanda 2.
In the bronze medal match, the 3rd-seeded Airdrie George McDougall Mustangs edged the 4th-seeded Brooks Composite Buffalos 77-72 to earn their first provincial boy’s medal. The Mustangs led 32-12, 45-29 and 64-53 at the quarters. Hunter Young led the Mustangs with 32. Dawson Funk added 20, Caleb Lee 16, Justin Bragg 5, Carter Sawy 3 and Jaiden Pannu 1. Amir Aliye paced the Buffalos (coach Adam Rajab, coach Russel Tanner) with 26. Binyam Mengesha added 18, Deng Dak 13, Peyton MS-Obeng 6, Dylan Wandler 4, Jeff Pangilinan 3 and Quinton Hillmer 2, while Jarom Tanner, Sendlay Mirtil, Cobey Fiset-Hofer, Milkesa Galmo and Benjamin Bigiremana were scoreless.
In the final, the 2nd-seeded Spruce Grove St. Peter the Apostle Spartans clipped the top-seeded Camrose Composite Trojans 74-63 to capture their second provincial title in three years. The Spartans led 8-0 early, and 22-14, 41-35 and 56-48 at the quarters. Sheldon Hausch led the Spartans with 13. Caleb O’Gilvie-Davidson added 12, Mike Ash 12, Derek Suntjens 10, Keaton Smith 9, Levi Schlecker 6, Nico Cocon 6 and Eli Schmuland 6. Griffin Lorenz paced the Trojans with 19. Tanner Kowal added 15, Jonas Enns 10, Josh Watson 10, Keith Gomez 6 and Liam Schaffner 2. Having lost twice to the Trojans during the regular season, the Spartans were determined to redeem themselves, forward Andrew Malyk told Postmedia. “Our main focus was to be playing the best basketball we could in the tournament. We wanted to look each other in the eye and know we gave everything we had.” Spartans coach Chris Delano said “I was a bit worried because they had a big victory in the first round while we had a bye. They have an explosive small forward who plays on the provincial team, but our zone limited his one-on-one opportunities and we held him to nine points. … Everyone was focused and aware of the challenge. We had a good scouting report where we looked at all the specifics. In the first two games (against Camrose) there may have been some lapses. We knew what we needed to do this time and we executed.” Malyk was one of three Spartans assigned to cover Trojans star guard Griffin Lorenz, who had put up more than 30 points in each game of the tournament. The Spartans made him work for every inch though, blanketing him with coverage and holding him to under 20 points for the first time this season. Delano said “in 2015, I had lots of those guys for 10 years, and our average height was 6’3 and two of those graduates are playing college today. On this team, I’ve only had these players for a year or two. We’re good but we didn’t have a rock star. This team worked hard, did it together and played for each other.” Trojans coach Jody Watson told the Camrose Canadian that losing to the Spartans was “bittersweet” having beaten them twice during the season, “but St. Peter the Apostle just played better than us. They shot the ball really, really well and they just played us a little better than we played.” Watson added that the Spartans “keyed” their defence on Griffin Lorenz “and he just couldn’t get his normal looks and our normal offence kind of stalled a little bit and we just couldn’t get going as a team. As with anything it’s a team effort.”
The bronze medalist Airdrie George McDougall Mustangs: Brant Lee; Caleb Lee; Jaiden Pannu; Justin Bragg; Dawson Funk; Austin Thompson; Thomas Titterington; Alexander Martin; Jamis Mulholland; Joshua Inocando; Carter Sawby; Hunter Young; coach James Thompson; assistant Jamie Mulholland; assistant Gregg Moss
The silver medalist Camrose Composite Trojans: Tanner Kowal; Keegan Goba; Keith Gomez; Griffin Lorenz; Chase Parsons; Erik Brausen; Merek Budd; Jonas Enns; Josh Watson; Liam Schaffner; John Baradi; Josiah Easton-Ihediohanma; Daniel Matiushyk; coach Jody Watson; assistant James Saby; assistant John Hamilton
The gold medalist Spruce Grove St. Peter the Apostle Spartans: Keaton Smith; Eli Schmuland; Derek Suntjens; Andrew Malyk; Levi Schlecker; Caleb O’Gilvie-Davidson; Michael Ash; Nino Cocon; Sheldon Hausch; Jayce Sandboe; Josef Corbin-Spenrath; Ralph (Zac) Flowers; Mark (Tega) Okere; coach Chris Delano; assistant Brandon Besant; assistant Anthony Mann; assistant Matthew Schiler