“We have a lot of young players, a lot of new faces this year, so we have come a long way and still have a shot at it.” He explained the athletes worked hard during the season.
“They had a positive, learning curve. We came a long way.”
The Western Region Championship 2008 was held in Liverpool Feb. 15-16. Although the Liverpool team didn’t win, they placed third and still have a chance to make the provincials at a qualifier this weekend.
MacKenzie said, “It was a great tournament. All three games on Saturday were good games and the championship game went into overtime.”
North East Kings Education Centre defeated Middleton 56-51 to advance to the provincials.
Middleton defeated Forest Heights 66-33, Central Kings beat Barrington 47-43, Middleton defeated Liverpool 55-33 and North East Kings won over Central Kings 55 to 30 on Friday.
On Saturday, before the championship, Liverpool bounced back with a 65 to 57 win over Central Kings, and Forest Heights defeated Barrington 45-42.
MacKenzie said, “We would like to thank everyone for their support during Regional weekend and throughout the season. A special thanks to the parents, LRHS Student Council and staff, Sobeys, South Shore Docks, Clattco Construction, Charles P. Ingram Construction and the Junior Officials at the Time Bench.”
Women Warriors place third at regionals
The Division 2 Liverpool Regional High School Women’s Warriors are still in the hunt for a position at the provincials, although 2008 was expected to be a rebuilding year, says Coach Irvin MacKenzie.
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