Ardens win another tournament in dominating fashion

The Swift Current Comp. Ardens senior girls basketball team won all four games by at least 40 points to claim a tournament championship in North Battleford.

The Ardens opened the tournament with a 65-22 win over the Estevan Elecs. Grade 11 forward Makayla Fleischfresser led the Ardens with 14 points, followed by 10 points from grade 12 Mackenzie Mcintyre.

The Ardens followed up with a 74-34 win over North Battleford John Paul II. Fleischfresser and grade nine guard Dani Meyer each scored 11 points.

The Ardens defeated Melfort 73-18 in the semi-final, led by 18 points from Mcintyre and 12 from Veda Gottselig.

The Ardens closed out the championship with a 71-22 win over Prince Albert Carlton. Fleischfresser paced the Ardens for a third game with 18 points. Jordyn Salberg and Mcintyre each chipped in 10 points.

The Ardens will head to Moose Jaw for a tournament this weekend.

The Swift Current Comp. Colts senior boys basketball team won once in three attempts at a tournament in Estevan.

The Colts showed some rust in their return to action with a 94-29 loss to the Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders.

The Colts dropped their second game 63-57 to the Moose Jaw AE Peacock Toilers. They trailed by 13 points heading into the fourth quarter, but battled back within three points before some untimely turnovers halted the comeback attempt. Parker Leonard led the Colts with 15 points, followed by 13 points from Griffin Duncalfe.

The Colts closed out the weekend with a 58-42 win over the Melville Cobras. They led 23-13 after one quarter and then 43-24 at halftime on their way to the victory. Leonard led the Colts with 19 points, followed by 18 from Andrei Dimaano.

The Colts will head to St. Brieux for a tournament this weekend.