The B.C. Christian Academy’s quest for a single-A provincial title got underway with a victory over Northside Christian on Wednesday.
The Port Coquitlam school did not let up on their opponents, more than doubling the Vanderhoof secondary school on the scoreboard 89-43. With the win, BCCA was expected to take on Bulkley Valley Christian on Thursday afternoon (after The Tri-City News’ deadline) in the quarterfinal.
BCCA comes into the tournament ranked second after a successful regular season and Fraser Valley playoffs.
The went undefeated against all single-A opponents finished first during the regional championship after taking down Credo Christian in the finals.
On their way to the title game, they defeated Dasmesh by a convicing 92-48, Khalsa 80-51.
A win on Thursday in the quarterfinals, would set the stage for a semifinal contest against either Heritage Christian or Sparwood secondary. The championship finals are scheduled for Saturday at the Langley Events Centre fieldhouse court.
For up-to-date scores and a full schedule go to www.bchighschoolbasketballchampionships.com.
TIMBERWOLVES
It was a rough start for the Pinetree secondary Timberwolves at the 4A B.C. Boys High School Basketball Championship on Wednesday.
The lone Tri-City team in the provincial contest ran head first into Oak Bay, the No. 3 seed team in B.C., who took down the Coquitlam club 92-64. The early setback meant the Timberwolves were expected to take on Handsworth secondary Thursday afternoon (after The Tri-City News’ deadline).
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