On Dec. 6 and 7, Holy Rosary High School hosted a Junior Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament
The event brought together eight boys’ and eight girls’ teams from both sides of the Lloydminster border.
Coach Wendy Orieux of Holy Rosary’s junior boys’ basketball team stressed the significance of this opportunity.
“I think it’s important that our junior high students also get to be showcased kind of on a big stage,” said Orieux. “We often are highlighting our senior athletes, so it’s really nice to get our junior athletes in a showcase event. This gives them their moment and inspires them to see what lies ahead.”
Teams from places like North Battleford, Sherwood Park, Cold Lake, Wainwright, and Vermilion participated, making the event a true Midwest basketball showcase.
For many players, this marked the beginning of their season and provided invaluable game experience. Evan Sazdov, a player for the Holy Rosary junior boys’ team, expressed the pride his team felt playing at home.
“We get to represent how we play, who we are, and show other schools this is our home and crowd,” he said.
The tournament also set the stage for Holy Rosary’s senior basketball events scheduled after Christmas. “This is the first tournament of the year, and it builds excitement for what’s next,” said Orieux.
The weekend was a celebration of teamwork, determination, and community, marking an impressive start to the junior basketball season.
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