Max Wilford flushed 20 points as the Kalamalka Lakers stopped the VSS Panthers 82-51 in North Zone Senior AA Boys Basketball League action.
Alex Steinley pocketed 19 points, while Patrick Schindler added 10 for the Lakers.
Marco Giampa and Nathan Meyer chipped in with nine and eight points respectively for Kal.
“It was a group effort as all the players went away with a basket and played strong defence,” said Kal coach Kait Serafin. “The Panthers have to be given credit for their never-say-die attitude as they fought hard until the final buzzer.”
Justin Lewis drained 23 points for the Panthers.
In college hoops play, the host UBC Okanagan Heat grounded the Douglas College Royals of New Westminster 86-43.
Jenna Kantz was named Player of the Game, narrowly missing a double-double in her all-around showing that included 20 points, nine boards, seven assists and three steals.
The Heat shot 57 per cent from the field, due to their pestering defence that lead to easy buckets on the break. They recorded 20 steals on the night.
“The first thing we talk about is how we want our defence to be the best,” said Vernon guard Madison Kaneda, a Christmas transfer from the CIS Ottawa Gee Gees. “We always find that if we work hard on defence and create steals… it continues on to our offence.”
