GAME 1

 

by Chris Ball [VICTORIA]  Lambrick Park cruised to an 82-33 victory over Woodlands (Nanaimo).  This one was never in question as the Lions jumped out to a 33-3 lead after the first quarter.  Leading scorers for the Lions were Curtis Darnell with 18 and Ismail Abdulahi with 12.  The Eagles were led by Jakob Brown with 11.

 

Lambrick Park advances to the first semi-final tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. versus the winner of Brentwood College (South 3) and John Barsby (North 2).

 

PLAYER OF THE GAME - Ismail Abdulahi (Lambrick Park)

 

GAME 2

 

by Chris Ball [VICTORIA]  Brentwood College (South 3) 63-59 over John Barsby (North 2)

This one was tight all the way as Brentwood College hit two free throws with five seconds left to secure the win.  This was a game of runs and momentum swings, with Brentwood College pushing their lead up to as many as 12 and John Barsby constantly countering back.

 

Brentwood College was led by Paul Lee (16) and Harrison Backer (14) while John Barsby's top scorer was North Rainey with 19.

 

PLAYER OF THE GAME - Harrison Backer (Brentwood College)

 

GAME 3

 

by Ed Somers [VICTORIA] St. Michaels University School (South 2) controlled the game after the first quarter and both teams played their full rosters.  The final was SMUS rolling to a 96-37 victory over Kwalikum.  Graeme Hyde-Lay lead the Blue Jags with 10 points and Matt Rud added nine.  Top scorers for Kwaliukum were Evan Stefanek with nine points and Javento Bevilacqua with six points.

 

PLAYER OF THE GAME - Matt McColl (St. Michaels University School)

 

GAME 4

 

by Ed Somers [VICTORIA]  Shawnigan Lake (South 4) grabbed an early lead but Highland (North 1) recovered to go up 14-6 at the end of the first frame.  The lead extended to 32-18 at half and ended up 57-35 for the Raiders.  Top scorers for Highland were Nic Tancon with 26 points and Trenton Cameron 16 points.  Shawnigan Lake was led by William Wang with 13 points and Christian Grillo with 8 points.

PLAYER OF THE GAME - Nic Tancon (Highland)