Crusaders junior boys basketball team captures gold at home
The John Paul II Crusaders junior boys basketball team continued their strong season this past weekend, and managed to do it in front of their home fans, winning their home tournament with a perfect 3-0 record.
The Crusaders defeated the Jonas Samson Stingers of Meadow Lake 66-41 in their first game, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings 49-30 in their second game, and then took down the Holy Rosary Raiders 63-39.
“It was a team effort across the board. It wasn’t one player that stood out in particular,” Crusaders head coach Nate Jurgens said. “Everyone chipped in offensively and defensively. Across the board, I think they’re starting to learn how to play as a team together.”
The junior boys are a young team, made up of nine Grade 8’s and just four Grade 9’s.