Wildcats tamed in Ashcroft

Local junior hoops team hit court for weekend tournament

Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School Grade 9 student Ty Langton looked for an open teammate during a basketball tournament in Ashcroft on Jan. 31. The Wildcats didn't win a game against the older and bigger opponents, but they gained valuable experience.

Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School Grade 9 student Ty Langton looked for an open teammate during a basketball tournament in Ashcroft on Jan. 31. The Wildcats didn't win a game against the older and bigger opponents, but they gained valuable experience.

A junior basketball team from 100 Mile House got its first taste of tournament hoops this season in Ashcroft Jan. 31-Feb.1.

The Peter Skene Ogden Wildcats went 0-3 in the tourney.

The local players tipped off against the host team on Jan. 31.

Despite a late push that saw 100 Mile House pull within six points, Ashcroft came away with a 34-23 win.

Treyh Dickerson led the team with eight points, while Reid Davidson scored six and Sean Mason added four. Player of the game honours for 100 Mile House went to Riley Jones.

In game 2 against Kamloops on Feb. 1, 100 Mile House lost 29-20.

Against Barriere, which would go on to win the tournament, 100 Mile House was routed 54-23.

Dickerson scored six, while Jones and Ty Langton notched four points each.

 

 

 

 

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