Walnut Grove Gators’ Josh Mayorga shields the ball from the defence of MEI Eagles’ Greg Krahn during the Gators 85-69 victory on Saturday night at Walnut Grove Secondary.

Walnut Grove Gators’ Josh Mayorga shields the ball from the defence of MEI Eagles’ Greg Krahn during the Gators 85-69 victory on Saturday night at Walnut Grove Secondary.

Gators ranked third in the province

Walnut Grove senior boys basketball team strings together four straight victories

The Walnut Grove Gators continue to roll having won four straight games by an average of 25 points.

The senior boys’ basketball team won a trio of Fraser Valley AAA league games, 87-45 over the W.J. Mouat Hawks last Thursday in Abbotsford, and then a pair of home games, 85-69 over the MEI Eagles on Saturday and 72-37 against the Maple Ridge Ramblers on Tuesday.

The Gators also beat the Kitsilano Blue Demons 70-60 in exhibition play last Tuesday (Jan. 15).

The Blue Demons were previously ranked No. 1 in the province for AAA  teams, but have since fallen to fourth. The Gators (15-2) are ranked third.

The team is at the Vancouver College Emerald Tournament beginning today (Thursday).

Langley Times