Tegan Elder scored 12 points as the KVR Express Grade 8 girls basketball team defeated the Summerland Wave 56-16 to claim the South Zone championship.
Also contributing offensively were Jennifer Hayman with nine points as well as Kayley Davies and Liev Elder with eight points each.
“The effort is never a question, but like many young athletes and teams, we have a tendency to lose focus,” said Express coach Chris Terris. “We played two complete games.”
In Summerland, the Express faced a team that played strong defensively so the Express worked on creating turnovers and limiting their second chances, controlling the boards. Tegan Elder and Davies led with four steals, while Kalli Doell, seven points, three rebounds and three assists, was named tournament most valuable player.
“Kalli contributed all over the court. She usually gets our toughest defensive assignment most nights, she leads us in steals and deflections, and she’s among our top scorers and rebounds most nights,” said Terris. “She’s had a fabulous season.”
In the semifinal, the Express crushed Skaha Lake Middle School Sharks 97-16. Liev Elder racked up 17 points, while Davies, Tegan Elder and Mckenna Clark each scored 12. Davies added six rebounds, while Tegan Elder had five.
Along with Doell earning MVP honours, Olivia DeVito, Hayman and Liev Elder were named to the all-star team.
