Win or lose, playing in the is a guaranteed learning experience for the host Kelowna Owls.
The 45th edition of the storied annual event was no different for Harry Parmar害羞草研究所檚 Owls who finished the always electric, pressure-packed weekend at KSS with one win in three games.
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Ranked No. 10 among 4A teams in the province, KSS opened the tournament with an 85-63 loss to the considerably bigger Vincent Massey Trojans from Winnipeg. Parker Johnstone led the Owls with 18 points, while Matt Williamson and Cole McAvoy had 10 points each.
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In Game 2 on Friday, the Semiamhoo Totems got the . The Owls led by a point at the half but couldn害羞草研究所檛 deliver the offense when needed over the final 20 minutes of play.
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Johnstone paced the Owls with 22 points, while Williamson had 14.
KSS finished the weekend on a high note with a Saturday over the Marion Graham Falcons from Saskatoon.
Johnstone scored 20 points, Hunter Simson had 19 points and nine rebounds, while Williamson put up 18 points and nine assists.
Johnstone, a Grade 11 guard, led KSS with 60 points over the three games.
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Edmonton害羞草研究所檚 Harry Ainley captured the 2018 title at WCBT, defeating Abbotsford害羞草研究所檚 WJ Mouat 77-61 in Saturday night害羞草研究所檚 final.
The Owls will now work towards preparing for the Okanagan Valley 4A boys Feb. 23 and 24 in Salmon Arm.
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