Boys basketball teams having success

Mini Boys Win in Fredericton

The Mini Pulamoo Boys’ Basketball Team won gold this past weekend at the Fredericton YCBC Capitals February Frenzy Tournament. The 8-team tournament saw the Pulamoo beat the East Saint John Thunder 48 – 30 in their opening game. Evan Valanne scored 20 points for the Pulamoo and was named Player of the Game. Dylan Dodge picked up the Hustler of the Game award. In their second game, the Pulamoo faced the host team and came away with the 53 – 19 victory. Player of the Game was Marcus Wilson who ended the game with back-to-back layups and Hustler of the Game was Thomas Hare.

The third game in their division saw the Pulamoo against a team representing the New Maryland Basketball Association. The Pulamoo came away with the win, 49 – 35. Player of the Game was Gehrig Hale who was a force at both ends of the court while Zackie Loftman was named Hustler of the Game. The gold medal game saw the Pulamoo face the River Valley Rush. It was a close game during the first half but the Pulamoo were able to build a bit of the lead in the second half due to good team defense and went on to win the gold, 54 – 43. An energetic defensive effort won Player of the Game for Isaiah Loftman and Hustler of the Game went to Ryan MacMullin. Coaches Barry Amos and Mark Hare were very pleased with how the whole team played all weekend.

Picture: Front Row: Zackie Loftman, Ryan MacMullin, Dylan Dodge, Isaiah Loftman

Middle Row: Coach Barry Amos, Gehrig Hale, Owen Amos, Thomas Hare, Evan Valanne

Back Row: Coach Mark Hare, Manager Kyle Valanne

Dr. Losier Middle School Wins Northern Crown

The Jr. High Boys from Dr. Losier MIddle School were 8-1 in league play this season, and earned a bye into the semi-final in this weekend's North Shore Middle School Championship. The beat cross-river rivals Harkins in the semi-final, winning the season match-up 2 games to 1, and advancing to the final against a Bathurst Team.

The Bathurst team was leading by 12 at half, and the Knights were getting killed by Bathurst's top player.

At half-time, coach Gerry Richard gave Knight's guard Garyth McLean the job of shutting down the opposition's top player. Garyth held his opponent to 0 points the second half, and earned himself "Player of the Game" honours.

The Knights intercepted three balls late in the game to put away the victory. the final score was 47-42.