Day 2 of the All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert got underway Feb. 11 with many thrilling matches in the Women’s, Intermediate, Seniors and Masters divisions.
Some standout games included the women’s Kitamaat team—last year’s runner-up—facing Hesquiat. But despite a spirited effort, Kitamaat was defeated with a score of 46-55, marking a challenging start to the tournament.
In the Intermediate Division, Massett showcased their dominance with a resounding victory over Kitamaat, winning 91-38.
The Seniors Division also had a thrilling match as Lax Kw’alaams narrowly defeated Heiltsuk (Bella Bella) 83-75.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Gitsegukla 29 vs Heiltsuk (Bella Bella) 71
Top scorers:
Gitsegukla - Mackenzie GH 9
Heiltsuk - Aria Reid 14, Katelynn Peers 14, Thea 14
Nuxalk (Bella Coola) 56 vs Prince Rupert 49
Top scorers:
Nuxalk - Kashlyn Mack 25
Prince Rupert - Celine Jeffrey 17
Lytton 24 vs Gitanmaax (Hazelton) 62
Top scorers:
Nuxalk - Rebecca Munro 6
Prince Rupert - Taylor Wale 19
Vancouver 56 vs Massett 34
Top scorers:
Vancouver - Shenise Sigsworth 20
Massett - Toni-Lynn Davidson 7
Kitamaat 46 vs Hesquiaht 55
Top scorers:
Kitamaat - Jennifer Nyce 16
Hesquiaht - kylene Patrick 14
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Bella Coola (63) vs New Aiyansh (52)
Top scorers: unavailable at this time
Hazelton 83 vs Kitkatla 63
Top scorers:
Hazelton - Skyler Chisan 27
Kitkatla - Chris Wilson 24
Lax Kw’alaams 63 vs Ahousaht 86
Top scorers:
Lax Kw’alaams - Lloyd Dunaward 18
Ahousaht - Quammi Frank 25
Massett 91 vs Kitamaat 38
Top scorers:
Massett - Stanley Swanson 23
Kitamaat - Connor Mallett 13
SENIORS DIVISION
Lax Kw’alaams 83 vs Heiltsuk (Bella Bella) 75
Top scorers:
Lax Kw’alaams - Jakob Henry 19
Bella Bella - Gary Gladstone 20
MASTERS DIVISION
Nuxalk (Bella Coola) 44 vs Terrace 52
Top scorers:
Bella Coola - Devin Robinson 19
Terrace - Tony Gosnell 20
Gitwinksihlkw 79 vs Gingolx (Kincolith) 70
Top scorers:
Gitwinksihlkw - Charles Adams 25
Gingolx - Simon Gurney 25
Kitamaat 45 vs Massett 77
Top scorers:
Kitamaat - Daryle Bolton 18
Massett - Jordan Williams 24
Skidegate 62 vs Heiltsuk (Bella Bella) 80
Top scorers:
Skidegate - John MacIntyre 17, Aaron Hans 17
Bella Bela - Clifford Starr 18