In the Saskatoon city playoffs: …………………………………………………… In the quarterfinals, the Holy Cross Crusaders received a bye. …………………………………………………… The 4th-seeded St. Joseph Guardians torched the 5th-seeded Aden Bowman Bears 99-70. The Bears (coach Adam Hall, coach Ben Camplin, coach Davis Humbert, coach Will Redl) included Athan Swales, Brady Blackburn, Carson Harder, Charlie Molder, David Barton, Haris Saghir, Josh Gibson, Josh Li, Liam Crowter, Mason Grabowski, Nate Gallant, Owen Murphy Wiebe, Seth Wheeler and Tristan Gray. …………………………………………………… The 2nd-seeded Walter Murray Marauders stomped the 7th-seeded Bishop J. Mahoney Saints 100-53. The Saints (coach Donnie Davidsen, coach Tyler Sharp) included Brady Wouters, Brody Komarnicki, Denym Mantyka, Dominic Moser, Dru Swain, Dylan Friedrich, Emmett Fox, Grant Liebrecht, Jacob Heppner, Jacob Smithen Jaxson Kramchynsky, Liam Humphreys, Mark Uy, Reid Issel, Ty Deutscher and Vance Usselman. …………………………………………………… In the last quarterfinal, the 3rd-seeded Bethlehem Stars crushed the 6th-seeded Centennial Chargers 93-77. The Chargers (coach Brad Schoenfeld, assistant Addison Dewar) included Matt Primeau, Luke Dawson, Ajar Shakeel, Gabriel O’Keefe, Kackson Kovitch, Eli Paulsen, Braeden Jockims, Jackson Graham, Ty Molle, Mijahlo Stefanovic, Vlad Atamanchuk, Harrison Pekush, Mac Swyryda, Mack Swyryda, Brandt McLean, Jackson Kovitch and Matthew Primeau. …………………………………………………… In the semis, the top-seeded Holy Cross Crusaders mauled the 4th-seeded St. Joseph Guardians 101-53. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the 2nd-seeded Walter Murray Marauders clocked the 3rd-seeded Bethlehem Stars 90-60. …………………………………………………… In the bronze medal match, the 4th-seeded St. Joseph Guardians whipped the 3rd-seeded Bethlehem Stars 96-68. The Stars (coach Dan Kozun, coach Emmitt Zerr, manager Darby Kreke, manager Kaydence Aranda, manager Ryley Lawrie) included Allec San Jose, Franc Obillo, Jonathan Dodoo, Joshua Parris, Kristian Ermino, Lucas Ness, Maddox Huynh, Maurice Aranda, Nate Bohmann, Pitia Tombe, Samuel Besong and Terneze Garcia. …………………………………………………… In the final, the top-seeded Holy Cross Crusaders dispatched the 2nd-seeded Walter Murray Marauders 77-65. The Crusaders led 41-27 at the half. Holy Cross surged to a 31-12 second quarter lead that always stayed in double digits despite some comeback attempts by Walter Murray. It was 41-27 at the half. “I really like the energy we came out with,” Crusader coach Josh Rutten told the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. “Our guys were playing hard. We know they’ve got some talented players on their team so we want to try to limit them. And I thought we did a really good job closing out and contesting their shots early. They kind of let us get up that early lead, which was really nice.” Easton Thimm led the Crusaders with 21. Zach Hawley led the Marauders with 16. Dillyn Morin added 15. Marauder coach Kirk Jones said “we fell behind and we didn’t shoot the ball well. “They’re way bigger than us so we got to make our shots. Every time we were coming back they made something, they made a really good play, so I’ve got to give them a lot of credit.”
In the Regina city playoffs: …………………………………………………… In the opening round: ………………………………………………… The 9th-seeded Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Titans spanked the 8th-seeded Regina Christian Grizzlies 89-70. …………………………………………………… The 7th-seeded Sheldon Williams Spartans edged the 10th-seeded Harvest City Reapers 76-72. …………………………………………………… In the quarterfinals, the top-seeded Michael A. Riffel Royals torched the 9th-seeded Archbishop M.C. O’Neill Titans 118-77. …………………………………………………… The 5th-seeded Martin Monarchs clipped the 4th-seeded Winston Knoll Wolverines 76-69. …………………………………………………… The 2nd-seeded Miller Marauders dusted the 7th-seeded Sheldon Willaims Spartans 85-61. …………………………………………………… In the last quarterfinal, the 3rd-seeded Campbell Tartans defeated the 6th-seeded Dr. Martin LeBoldus Golden Suns 74-65. …………………………………………………… In the semis, the top-seeded Michael A. Riffel Royals dispatched the 5th-seeded Martin Monarchs 74-66. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the 2nd-seeded Miller Marauders clipped the 3rd-seeded Campbell Tartans 92-81. …………………………………………………… In the final, the top-seeded Michael A. Riffel Royals defeated the 2nd-seeded Miller Marauders 93-81.
In the opening round of the 5A small cities playoffs: …………………………………………………… The 9th-seeded Warman Wolverines whipped the 8th-seeded Estevan Elecs 77-41. …………………………………………………… The 7th-seeded Weyburn Composite Eagles spanked the 10th-seeded Balgonie Greenall Griffins 75-53. …………………………………………………… In the quarterfinals, the top-seeded Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders dusted the 9th-seeded Warman Wolverines 89-47. …………………………………………………… The 4th-seeded Moose Jaw A.E. Peacock Toilers edged the 5th-seeded Yorkton Regional Raiders 85-80. The Raiders included Hudson Wawryk, John Fleger, Carter Potzus, Yancee Saracho, Josh Johnson, Garin Lammers, Chett Ostapowich, Tyson Korol, Owen Needham, Owen Watrych, Hayden Russell, Elijah Pelletier, Joel Hubred, Liam Potzus and Zach Szabo. …………………………………………………… The 2nd-seeded Prince Albert Ecole St. Mary Marauders crushed the 7th-seeded Weyburn Composite Eagles 97-60. …………………………………………………… In the last quarterfinal, the 3rd-seeded Lloydminster Barons edged the 6th-seeded North Battleford Composite Vikings 76-73. The Vikings included Eston Glass, Mikal Bird, Labron Weenie-Waskahat, Tim Blum, Hunter Barnstable, Isaac Neufeld, Tyler Belyk, Arvin Rabino, Daniel Ogum, Ivan Shevchuk, Mikeal Bird, Hayden Oberg, Logan Stolz and Draper Pooyak. …………………………………………………… In the semis, the top-seeded Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders whipped the 4th-seeded Moose Jaw A.E. Peacock Toilers 91-64. …………………………………………………… In the other semi, the 2nd-seeded Prince Albert Ecole St. Mary Marauders stomped the 3rd-seeded Lloydminster Barons 91-54. …………………………………………………… In the bronze medal match, the Moose Jaw A.E. Peacock Toilers dispatched the 3rd-seeded Lloydminster Barons 80-73. …………………………………………………… In the final, the top-seeded Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders clubbed the 2nd-seeded Prince Albert Ecole St. Mary Marauders 111-81. …………………………………………………… Prince Albert Carlton, Prince Albert Ecole St. Mary and Moose Jaw A.E. Peacock qualified for the 5A Hoopla draw.
In the provincial quarterfinals, held in Prince Albert, the top-seeded Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders clubbed the 8th-seeded Moose Jaw A.E. Peacock Toilers 89-56 as Kian Tyson scored 28, Jack Grey 14, Easton Thimm 13, Owen Shepherd-Hills 8, Bobo Bejide 7, Reese Kraft 6, Sarino Fortugno Blake 4, Aloka Fernando 4, Isaac Vandenhurk 3 and Sam Andrew 2, while Cole French, Adam Keller, Daniel Revering and Moe Osman were scoreless. Mac Simpson paced the Toilers with 16. Lance Geddes added 14, Mukungu Mutabazi 10, Nathan McDougall 8, Kai Houghton 6 and Josh Johnson 2, while Jordan Selensky, Josh Chamberlain, Teagan Tollefson, Teagon Gagnon, Luke Andrews, Kayden Lang and Owen Varjassy were scoreless. The Toilers (coach Troy Setter, assistant Craig McDougall, assistant Raman Mall) also included Tyson Blatchford.
The 5th-seeded Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders stunned the 4th-seeded Regina Miller Marauders 89-76. The Marauders led 39-37 at the half. The Crusaders led 58-53 after three quarters. Pranav Saggar paced the Crusaders with 28. Brayden Hazzard added 19, Luke Huddlestone 15, John Salayon 14, Jackson Hufnagel 7, Dale San Juan 4 and Abdi Sharif 2, while Tazmin Smith Windsor, Jordan Umukunzi, Zane Litzenberger, Jaymon Mitchell, Izak Larsen, Matteo Guardado, Emmerson McQuaig and Tristan O’Connell were scoreless. Riley Clanton scored 31 to pace the Marauders (coach Navanga Burke, assistant Kevin Shalley, assistant Miles Wilson, assistant Frankie Parris). A.J. Raquinio added 17, Chase Murray 9, Callum Heerspink 8, Logan King 7, Liam Platt 2 and Rics Lao 2, while Robbie Lynch, Cooper Neumann, Josh Kabongo, Joh Deng, Mofephe Soyemi, Jonah Thiele and Jackson Ashman were scoreless.
The 3rd-seeded Regina Michael A. Riffel Royals clocked the 6th-seeded Saskatoon St. Joseph Guardians 93-72. The Guardians led 28-21 after one quarter. The Royals led 37-36 at the half and 66-55 after three quarters. Kaiden Thompson paced the Royals with 33. Davin Berry added 27, Osagie Okundaye 20, Kyle Conteh 5, Cooper Simmons 4 and Nin Gonzales 4, while Tyleon Ocaya, Jesmer Guban, Ebenezer Deekor, Oakley Paradis, Tristan Eberle and Ean Tolentino were scoreless. Asher Elstad scored 34 to pace the Guardians (coach Steve Boryski, assistant Kirkland Morrow). Eli Koller 22, Jackson Arn 8, Nehemiaho Arnold 3, Will Stianson 3 and Luke Singh 2, while Javyn Galaura, Noah Percival, Tyrell Mohr, Andrew Martin, Thomas Jule, Ben Pritchard, Demi Akinmoyero, Kaden MacAngus and Odus Osheku were scoreless.
In the last quarterfinal, the 2nd-seeded Saskatoon Walter Murray Marauders thrashed the 7th-seeded Prince Albert Ecole St. Mary Marauders 76-51 after leading 51-21 at the half. Zach Hawley paced the Marauders with 19. Faisal Maadhi added 17, Dilyn Morin 15, Abde Etagiuri 9, Wil Sawchyn 6, Mohammed Younis and Afnan Amjad 4, while Jackson Glover, Datiel Fountaine, Jeremy Proctor, Ammar Altaf, Darius Moss, Liam Kinash and Petar Jovic were scoreless. Peter Kiunga paced the Marauders with 19. Nolan Bonneau 10, Austin Logan 7, Braden Akers 4, Ken Caringal 4, Ryley Prediger 2, Dez Gboro 2, Nnamdi Ndubuka 1, Dan Fasusi 1 and Zaka Lanoie 1, while Lowen Shultz and Sam Kiunga were scoreless. The Saints (coach David Seto, assistant Chris Phalen, manager Jive Shultz, manager Jack Seto), also included Karsen Wittal and Nickolai Roussouw.
In the semis, the top-seeded Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders clipped the 5th-seeded Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders 100-86 after leading 28-21, 47-37 and 77-62 at the quarters. Kian Tyson paced the Crusaders with 26. Easton Thimm added 22, Owen Shepherd-Hills 10, Sarino Fortugno Blake 9, Reese Kraft 8, Jack Gray 7, Bobo Bejide 6, Isaac Vandenhurk 6, Aloka Fernando 4 and Daniel Revering 2, while Cole French, Adam Keller, Sam Andrew and Moe Osman were scoreless. Luke Huddlestone paced the Crusaders with 37. Pranav Saggar added 34, Brayden Hazzard 7, John Salayon 6 and Jordan Umukunzi 2, while Tazmin Smith Windsor, Zane Litzenberger, Jaymon Mitchell, Tristan O’Connell, Isak Larsen, Abdi Sharif, Jackson Hufnagel, Emmerson McQuaig, Dale San Juan and Matteo Guardado were scoreless.
In the other semi, the 2nd-seeded Saskatoon Walter Murray Marauders dusted the 3rd-seeded Regina Michael A. Riffel Royals 104-76 after leading 65-42 at the half. Zach Hawley paced the Marauders with 28. Dilyn Morin added 21, Mohammed Younis 14, Datiel Fountaine 12, Faisal Mahadhi 12, Abde Tagiuri 8 and Wil Sawchyn 8, while Jackson Glover, Afnan Amjad, Jeremy Proctor, Petar Jovic, Ammar Altaf, Darius Moss and Liam Kinash were scoreless. Davin Berry led the Royals with 29. Osagie Okundaye added 23, Kaiden Thompson 13, Tyleon Ocaya 5, Kyle Conteh 3 and Nin Gonzales 3, while Jesmer Guban, Cooper Simmons, Ebenezer Deekor, Oakley Paradis, Ean Tolentino and Tristan Eberle were scoreless.
In the bronze medal match, the 3rd-seeded Regina Michael A. Riffel Royals dispatched the 5th-seeded Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders 86-73. The Crusaders led 43-42 at the half. Osagie Okundaye paced the Royals with 30. Davin Berry added 22, Kaiden Thompson 9, Tyleon Ocaya 9, Nin Gonzales 9, Ebenezer Deekor 3, Kyle Conteh 2 and Tristan Eberle 2, while Jesmer Guban, Cooper Simmons, Oakley Paradis and Ean Tolentino were scoreless. Luke Huddlestone scored 28 to pace the Crusaders (coach Tom Hazzard, manager Sabrina Hazzard). Brayden Hazzard added 15, Pranav Saggar 15, Abdi Sharif 7, Jordan Umukunzi 3, Jackson Hufnagel 3 and John Salayon 2, while Tazmin Smith Windsor, Zane Litzenberger, Jaymon Mitchell, Tristan O’Connell, Isak Larsen, Matteo Guardado, Emmerson McQuaig and Dale San Juan were scoreless.
In the final, the top-seeded Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders clubbed the 2nd-seeded Saskatoon Walter Murray Marauders 99-75 after leading 19-16, 42-33 and 66-57 at the quarters. The Marauders drew within three in the final quarter but the Crusaders made a series of defensive stops and pulled away down the stretch. Owen Shepherd-Hills paced the Crusaders with 23. Jack Gray added 20, Kian Tyson 18, Easton Thimm 14, Moe Osman 11, Reese Kraft 8, Sarino Fortugno Blake 3 and Daniel Revering 2, while Cole French, Adam Keller, Sam Andrew, Isaac Vandenhurk, Bobo Bejide and Aloka Fernando were scoreless. Dilyn Morin paced the Marauders with 27. Abde Tagiuri 11, Mohammed Younis 11, Datiel Fountaine 9, Zach Hawley 8, Wil Sawchyn 5, Faisal Mahadhi 4, while Jackson Glover, Afnan Amjad, Jeremy Proctor, Petar Jovic, Ammar Altaf, Darius Moss and Liam Kinash were scoreless.
The bronze medalist Regina Michael A. Riffel Royals: Osagie Okundaye; Davin Berry; Kaiden Thompson; Tyleon Ocaya; Nin Gonzales; Ebenezer Deekor; Kyle Conteh; Tristan Eberle; Jesmer Guban; Cooper Simmons; Oakley Paradis; Ean Tolentino; coach Kieran Hebert; assistant Brendan Hebert; assistant Paul Duchscher; manager Clayton Ford
The silver medalist Saskatoon Walter Murray Marauders: Abde Tagiuri; Afnan Amjad; Ammaar Altaf; Datiel Fountaine; Dillyn Morin; Faisal Mahadhi; Jackson Glover; Jeremy Proctor; Liam Kinash; Mohammed Younis; Petar Jovic; William Sawchyn; Zach Hawley; Darius Moss; coach Kirk Jones; coach Mark McDonald; coach Matt McCullough; coach Scott Hawley
The champion Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders: Adam Keller; Aloka Fernando; Bobo Bejide; Cole French; Daniel Revering; Easton Thimm; Isaac Vandenhurk; Jack Gray; Kian Tyson; Owen Shepherd-Hills; Reese Kraft; Sam Andrew; Sarino Fortugno Blake; Moe Osman; coach Josh Rutten; assistant Ben Carlson; manager Ayo Oyetuga; manager Chandia Rusuf