Spartans prepare for zones

Times Reporter

 

The Strathmore High School Spartans girls basketball team played in the semi-finals on March 1 at home. The girls played a close game but in the end were defeated by Holy Trinity Academy, who went on to win the league finals. 

“We didn’t shoot very well, but not having played since Feb. 16, we had trouble finding our game,” said coach Dion Galandy. 

In the final provincial ranking, released on March 4, SHS was listed in the Top 15 as an honourable mention. Galandy said for a team of Grade 10 and 11 players that was pretty amazing, and while it won’t help them win any games it’s fantastic. 

“We just need to go out and play like we can and I think we should have a chance in any game we play, except the few top teams as they are clearly head and shoulders above everyone else in the province,” said Galandy. 

Despite the loss the girls will played against Bert Church on March 6 for the first game of South Central Zones.  The results were not available at press time. Basketball will continue for the girls either way, as Strathmore High School is hosting 3A Girls Basketball Provincials March 14-16.