This past weekend (October 15 & 16), Okanagan Thunder hosted a "season kick-off" BC-CWBL Division 2 tournament at Constable Neil Bruce Middle School in Kelowna.
The tournament saw Victoria come away undefeated. Tacoma was a close second. The most competitive game was the Victoria vs. Tacoma game where Jose from Tacoma dazzled with his speed. Victoria was a well-balanced team with everyone able to add points.
Kamloops young Jack Kosterman came away with 26 points in the final game against the Okanagan Thunder. Bryan Shore knocked down several one-arm bombs. Makiko guided and encouraged her Breakers team to a good game against Victoria with Erin leading the way in scoring.
Oct 15, Sat
Victoria v Okanagan 51 - 33
Tacoma v Kamloops 57 - 47
Okanagan v Breakers 44 - 27
Kamloops v Victoria 43 - 63
Breakers v Tacoma 19 - 67
Oct 16, Sun
Victoria v Tacoma 60 - 50
Tacoma v Okanagan 60 - 50
Victoria v Breakers 44 - 30
Okanagan v Kamloop 45 - 91
Tournament True Sport Award Winner: Makiko Harad (Breakers)
Tournament Draw Winner: Paul Clark (Okangan Thunder)
Thanks to all the regional referees; Carl, John, and Jim for their hard work.
Big thanks go to the host club, Okanagan Thunder, especially to Bryan Shore, Wendy Jansen, and Paul Clark for their dedication to their club and our sport and their work to host this tournament. We would like to thank Tracy Padula as well for volunteering as a Game Director through the weekend.
Thank you also to all the teams that came to the tournament!
See you again all at the nex tournament in the lower mainland on November 26 & 27.
More photos of the games and the teams can be found on our Facebook page.
