U17 Spartans Girls Kick Off Weekend Tournament With Win

Story and photos by Robert Thomas

It was a good start for the Spartan U17 girls team as they defeated the Yorktown Blue Jays 55 - 37 in both teams opening game of the Premier Prairie Classic Basketball Tournament.

Breaking For The Basket - a member of the Spartans breaks in past a Blue Jays defender to score a basket in first quarter action.

The Spartans were able to jump out into a strong first quarter lead of 20 - 8 over the Blue Jays by dominating play in the offensive half of the court.

Working Against Defensive Cover - A member of the Spartans tries to go around a Blue Jays defender

Trying To Set Up A Shot - A member of the Spartans looks over her shoulder at a Blue Jays defender as the Spartans try to set up a basket.

The Spartans were able to outscore the Blue Jays 12 to 9 in the second quarter leaving the at half time 32 - 17.

Fast Break - A Spartans player makes a fast break heading down court after getting around a Nlue Jays player

In For A Layup - A Spartans player goes in for a layup after successfully breaking past a Blue Jays defender.

The Spartans allowed some of their younger players onto the court during the third quarter giving their older players a bit of a rest.

Most notable was Central Collegiate’s junior girls player Shaylan Constable who took a couple of bumps and grinds on the court during the course of the game.

Despite the bumps and grinds the Spartans continued to outscore the Blue Jays in the third quarter with the score at the end of the quarter being 47 - 28.

Looking For Help - A Spartans player looks for a teammate to pass to.

Blocking An Opponent Out - A Spartans player (right) protects against a Blue Jays player by leaning into her.

The Blue Jays managed to out score the Spartans by a single point in the fourth quarter with the final score 55 - 37.

The game sheet

The Spartans next game is today Saturday June 20th at 11 am at Peacock Collegiate.

The Premier Prairie Classic Basketball Tournament runs until Sunday and will see 73 teams compete for more information check out the the Premier Prairie Classic Basketball Tournament’s Facebook page.