Spartans Win Gold in Thrilling Finale

Spartans and SaskHoops met for the second tournament Championship game in two weeks.

Spartans Win Gold in Thrilling Finale

Moose Jaw's U14 Spartans Boys team avenged their season's only loss on Sunday afternoon, capturing Gold Spartans at the Premier Prairie Classic in the process.

Spartans and SaskHoops out of Saskatoon were familiar foes. They'd met the previous weekend, in the Championship game of the Huskies Prairie Dog Tournament at the University of Saskatoon. SaskHoops got the better of the two in that one.

However, it was your hometown Spartans who came out victorious in the re-match Sunday at Peacock Collegiate, after a nail-biting, back-and-forth showdown, which came right down to the final whistle. Both teams showed a tremendous amount of skill, heart and fortitude.

The final score was 83-80 for Spartans.

Below are pics from the game.

Dylan Ward battles for a rebound.

Rob Salise going up for a basket.

Roque Murray looking to create some offence.

Coach “B.A.” Bryan Adams strategizing with his players.

Nixon Mohle cuts to the hoop.

Rob Salise looking for a basket.

Will Funston considering a three-point shot

Emerson Tisdale trapped in a corner.

Rob Salise scores!

Roque Murray chases down a SaskHooper.

Basketball is a contact sport.

Roque Murray hauls down the final rebound as the buzzer sounds.

Back Row (from left to right): Coach: Bryan “B.A.” Adams, Lex Mohle, Sam Gaucher, Mark Dela Pacion, Dylan Ward, Rob Salise,

Front Row: Roque Murray, Nixon Mohle, Will Funston, Ciaran McCulloch, Emerson Tisdall