Shuswap nets wins in Kamloops tourney

The Shuswap Bantam Lacrosse Team saw strong competition at the recent Kamloops Snakebite Lacrosse tournament.

The Shuswap Bantam Lacrosse Team saw strong competition at the recent Kamloops Snakebite Lacrosse tournament.

First up for Shuswap was a 7-5 win versus Semiahmoo. Drew Bannister scored four goals, with Brayden Fairley, Kyle Clarke and Ethan Dodge adding singles.

Saturday morning action resulted in a 9-9 tie with North Delta. Bannister led the goal- scoring with five goals, and singles were added by Dom Young, Tyler Chartier, Dodge and Fairley.

Shuswap came out strong Saturday afternoon to beat Kamloops 11-6. Watson and Bannister each netted three, Chartier and Dodge two each and a single came from Clarke.

Sunday morning’s round-robin final against Vancouver ended in a 6-6 tie. Bannister netted three, Chartier two and Fairley one.

Due to the point system, Shuswap and Semiahmoo edged out North Delta for the finals Sunday. Shuswap came on strong with Chartier and Fairley  getting hat tricks, Bannister and Watson putting away two apiece, and Dodge and Young placing singles to win it 12-5.

 

Salmon Arm Observer