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The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior boys basketball team pose with their championship trophy from the RIT at Western Canada High School this weekend.
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The Medicine Hat High Hawks senior boys basketball team continued their winnings ways over the weekend.
In league play, they entered a hostile environment against the No. 2 team in the province, facing the Raymond Comets on Nov. 6. The Hawks jumped out early defensively and Hat High, ranked fourth in the province, controlled the Comets, emerging victorious 82-65. Turner Sadlemeyer led the team in scoring with 15 points, while Trey Watson added 14.
Over the weekend, the Hawks participated in the RIT at Western Canada High School in Calgary. They opened their weekend against the All Saints Legends, securing a 96-63 victory. Jada Bolok scored 16 points and Sadlemeyer contributed 13.
In the semifinals, MHHS faced off against basketball powerhouse St. Mary’s Saints, the No. 3 ranked team in ASAA. The Hawks had to claw back into the game after trailing in the first half. The Hawks prevailed with an 89-80 win over the top team in Calgary, with Arinze Aniagu, Bolok and Kyle Bertram causing trouble for St. Mary’s inside the paint. Bolok led the way with 27 points and 19 rebounds, while Aniagu contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds.
The Hawks took on the 10th place Rebels from Jasper Place, who upset the No. 6 team in the province and host, Western Canada. After a tight first half, MHHS’s defence shut down Jasper Place in the second half, leading to an 84-65 victory. Bolok recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Bertram dominated inside with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Bertram was named tournament all-star, while Ryder Parker was named tournament MVP.
With a record of 21-1 this year and seven games remaining in the regular season, the Hawks look for continued success.
JV Hawks win
weekend tourney
The Medicine Hat High’s junior varsity boys’ basketball team emerged as champions at the Our Lady of the Rockets tournament held in Calgary.
The opening round set the stage for the Hawks’ journey to victory as they faced off against the All Saints, who hold the top position in the JV South Calgary basketball league. In a closely contested match, MHHS secured a hard-fought victory with a final score of 62-55.
The semifinals witnessed a dominant performance from the Hat High team as they overpowered Henry Wisewood 91-62.
The Hawks had a battle in the finals, squaring off against Sir Winston Churchill for the championship game. Hat High managed to withstand a last-second shot attempt by Churchill, clinching victory by the narrowest of margins, 53-52.
Sammy Salazar-Bojorquez was named the Calgary Surge tournament MVP.
The JV team adds another feather to its cap with the tournament win, having already secured victories in two other tournaments this season. The JV Hawks, with a record of 15-3, look to continue their success on the road in league play against Magrath and Raymond this week. They also travel to Foothills for a tournament on Friday and Saturday.
