In the opening round, held in Strathmore: …………………………………………………… The 5th-seeded Cochrane Cobras spanked the 12th-seeded Devon John Maland Wildcats 84-60 after leading 22-20, 43-34 and 63-44 at the quarters. The Wildcats (coach Don Lewis, assistant Brooklyn Porter, manager Darren Roth) included Lincoln Van Dolder, Jesse Porter, Nolan Grenier, Ty Walsh, Wyatt Pahal, Moses Gunda, Jackson Roth, Cody Porter, Griffyn McCullough and Kade Pollock. …………………………………………………… The 8th-seeded Grande Prairie St. Joseph Celtics clipped the 9th-seeded Medicine Hat Monsignor McCoy Colts 89-78. The score was knotted at 18 after one quarter. The Celtics led 45-43 at the half and 66-62 after three quarters. The Colts (coach Brent Melle, assistant Pat Lawrence, assistant Reece Mulder, assistant Jason McLester) included Ephraim Huber, Awar Mading Bol, Cruz Pancotto, Huygo Hernandez, Kevin Andrea, Carlin Messmer, Grayson McLester, Alejandro Paraza, Vince Gutas, Shawn Gripp, Owen Bruins, Colson Werely, Thomas Kowalchuk and Zach Day. …………………………………………………… The 6th-seeded Spruce Grove St. Peter the Apostle Spartans defeated the 11th-seeded Wetaskiwin Composite Sabres 77-67 after leading 18-16, 42-36 and 61-56 at the quarters. The Sabres (coach Rob Cross, assistant Ted Dick, manager Isaiah Feldberg) included Feisal Fares, Noah Morrell, Ericson Pitcher, Eli Stewart, Jay Young, Sam Cross, Yong Terrero, James Adam, Rhys Didriksen, Nicholas Ruff and Ethan Dick. …………………………………………………… The 7th-seeded Edmonton Louis St. Laurent Barons blasted the 10th-seeded Calgary West Island College Wolves 91-64 after leading 29-21, 52-39 and 85-53 at the quarters. The Wolves (coach Moose Haymour, assistant Prabh Bahia) included Colton Kane, Dylan Duprey, Ryerson Whissell, Emmett Boulay, Jake Gococo, Byrn Lamond, David Grager, Eyosi (Dyosi?) Derech, Cooper Boulay, Manav Duhra, Zaine Duhra, Oskar Feldman and Jaiden Brah.
In the quarterfinals, the 4th-seeded Edmonton Christian clipped the 5th-seeded Cochrane Cobras 88-79 after leading 19-13, 35-33 and 62-50 at the quarters. The Cobras (coach Patrick Court, assistant Jeff Bosch, assistant Walter Anderson) included David Parra, Yash Swaminathan, Jesse Bosch, Simon Baker, Brayden Chamberlin, Carter Holt, Sol Carlson, Travis Sherwood, Hudson Hallden, Tristan Lalande, Elijah Lewis, Rowen Hunt and Tristan Molenaar.
The 2nd-seeded Fort McMurray Holy Trinity Catholic Knights clocked the 7th-seeded Edmonton Louis St. Laurent Barons 117-97 after leading 29-22, 65-45 and 88-76 at the quarters. The Barons (coach Alex Iseghohi, assistant K Orcena) included Chile Lipscombe, Saliou Sarr, Kevin Jamorabon, Evan Anderson, Daniel Olorunfemi, Christopher May-Malomba, Jorge Macalintal, Nicholas Suchevan, Evan LeBlanc and Pavitarpartap Boparai.
The 6th-seeded Spruce Grove St. Peter the Apostle Spartans stunned the 3rd-seeded Brooks Composite Buffalos 90-89. The Buffalos led 22-19 after one quarter. The Spartans led 35-32 at the half. The Buffalos led 65-45 after three quarters. The Buffalos (coach Katelyn McColl, assistant Darsen Dueck, manager Deng Dak, manager Daniel Awol, manager Karen Gilborn) included Allen Gajes, Max Zaragoza, Thiec Ruot, Alung Ruot, David Fully, Martin Lual, Athlan Madut, Frankie Gray, Mayom Manyok, Ramadan Galmo, Manyuon Dishol, Foday Konneh and Jason These.
In the last quarterfinal, the top-seeded Strathmore Spartans dispatched the 8th-seeded Grande Prairie St. Joseph Celtics 90-81. The Spartans led 24-16 after one quarter. The Celtics led 50-43 at the half. The Spartans led 74-60 after three quarters. The Celtics (coach Lucas Gorgichuk, assistant Robert Levy, assistant Adlyn Simon) included Reese Gallup, Tapiwa Takata, Kingston Stover, Luke Lemier, Mackale Neba, Ethan Greig, Jonas Craig, Nathaniel Backe, Trentan Piepgrass, Rex Mbodi, Pierce Deditch, Juggy Thundal, Mason Harley, Nicolas Sevigny, Cohen Uribe and Joshua Ribeiro.
In the semis, the top-seeded Strathmore Spartans edged the 4th-seeded Edmonton Christian Lions 73-69 after leading 22-14, 37-26 and 64-54 at the quarters.
In the other semi, the 2nd-seeded Fort McMurray Holy Trinity Catholic Knights spanked the 6th-seeded Spruce Grove St. Peter the Apostle Spartans 97-82, after leading 24-16, 50-34 and 76-61 at the quarters.
In the bronze medal match, the 4th-seeded Edmonton Christian Lions dispatched the 6th-seeded Spruce Grove St. Peter the Apostle Spartans 81-68. The Spartans led 25-15, 43-36 and 61-52 at the quarters. Caleb Roth paced the Lions with 24. Issac Day added 14, Eliud Daniel 10, Aaron Snaterse 8, Jireh Fotsing 6, Silas Brandle 6, David Kemami 5, Kaleb Girma 3, Connor Vanboom 3 and Sam Brandle 2. Carson Fisher paced the Spartans with 19. Jeremy Payne added 14, Hassan Weid 10, Calen Jackins 8, Tristan Martin-Pompey 8, William Pidhaichuk 7 and Ben Holowatiuk 2. The Spartans (coach Chris Delano, assistant Anthony Mann) also included Gavin Dale, Michael Balintucas, Aiden Stearns, Blake Parsons and Robbie Hipolita.
In the final, the 2nd-seeded Fort McMurray Holy Trinity Catholic Knights nipped the top-seeded Strathmore Spartans 85-84 in overtime. The Spartans led 20-10, 39-32 and 62-51 at the quarters. The score was knotted at 74 after regulation. Daniel Chijioke paced the Knights with 37. David Chijioke added 27 (or 26, as a fuzzy box score appears to allocate 1 point to Erin Flores), Ezeugo Akamadu 10, Jim Fresz 6 and Ethan Matutu 5. C.J. Nelson and Reed Jakubiszyn each scored 22 to pace the Spartans. Josh Dirks added 21, Jared Rilling 10, Kieran Neale 6, Cyvush Tuzara 2 and Isaac Dirks 1.
The bronze medalist Edmonton Christian Lions: Kaleb Girma; Samuel Brandle; Eliud Daniel; Silas Brandle; Gavin Sneep; Connor VanBoom, Phin Araya; Caleb Roth; David Kemami; Jireh Fotsing; Harry Bibuka; Rhys Guillaume; Aaron Snaterse; Issac Day; Seth Bush; coach Rob Hofstede; assistant Josh Snaterse
The silver medalist Strathmore Spartans: Isaac Dirks; Reegan Smith; C.J. Nelson; Reed Jakubiszyn; Josh Dirks; Kieran Neale; Matt Dirks; Owen Robinson; Jared Riling; Jake Sevick; Cyvush Tuzara; Nathan Markel, Brady Vaighn; Rylie Bassen; coach Matthew Laslo; assistant Justin Silva; assistant Kaylin Larson
The champion Fort McMurray Holy Trinity Catholic Knights: Earl Flores; Zedrick Erl; David Chijioke; Julien Gamarcha; Gabe Barnes; Mason Heck; Ethan Matutu; Kobe Lance; Kyle Weaver; Curren Gregoire-Jenkins; Matthew Tieties; Daniel Chijioki; Jim Fresz; Ezeugo Akamadu; coach Grace Lokole; assistant Douglas Robertson; assistant Tatenda Matutu; assistant Jeremy Fresz; assistant Stephen Connolly