The Cedar Spartans were overmatched in their first game of their tournament this weekend, and will have to settle for the consolation side of the draw.
The Spartans senior AA boys’ basketball team fell 94-39 to the Ballenas Whalers at the Cedar Community Secondary School gym on Thursday at the Cedar and Ladysmith Basketball Tournament.
The home team kept pace early, as the game was tied 16-16, but the visitors took control from there, taking of advantage of a Spartans team that was missing its primary post presence.
Cedar’s top scorers were Eric Sackey and Josh Seward who each scored 10 points.
The Wellington Wildcats, Woodlands Eagles and Barsby Blazers are also participating in the 16-team tournament.
GAME ON … The final will be played Saturday (Feb. 4) at 5:45 p.m. at the Cedar Community Secondary School gym.
