Carpenter boys’ basketball falls short in home tourney final
Even though the Carpenter High boys’ basketball team lost the championship match at their home tournament this weekend, they’re still having a great season so far, according to head coach Navanga Burke.
The team hosted the 46th annual Northern Lights Basketball tournament, with teams from Porcupine Plain, Prince Albert, Warman, Regina, North Battleford, Tisdale and St. Brieux attending. The teams are competing in the 4A conference in the Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association.
The weekend started off strong for the Spartans, winning against Tisdale Friday afternoon. Saturday was also a busy day of basketball for the team, as they hosted John Paul II Collegiate from North Battleford, and they were victorious again on their home court. That win put the team in the final against St. Brieux, and despite a hard fought game, the Spartans fell short by only four points, losing the game 71-67.
Burke said he felt the weekend was an overall success.