Morinville Road Runners are three time champions

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By Serge Froment

Morinville – The Morinville Youth Basketball Association sent three teams to Youth Provincials this past weekend. The Mini Boys, coached by Jody Hessel, and the Bantam Girls, coached by Serge Froment, represented Morinville at the games. Both teams enjoyed their first visit to provincials knowing there are many more to come.

The Midget girls also coached by Serge Froment went to Calgary this past weekend and for the third straight season were crowned provincials champs. They played four games.

They won their first game against Southeast Swarm from Edmonton 60-47, won their second game against Cochrane Kodiaks 54-18, and took their third game and semifinal against a Calgary Div. 1 team 48-34. The final for provincial gold was played against against heated rival Beaumont. The game ended tied 37-37 after regulation. This game was the fourth time this year these teams battle and this game was a defensive war where every basket and bruise was earned. An overtime of three minutes or first team to four points started with a tip off and was won by Larissa VanBrabant and after a perfectly executed play, Suzanne weaved her way through for a beautiful lay-up, two points. Beaumont, unable to penetrate inside, took a long outside shot and missed. A Morinville rebound by Hannah Froment, outlet to Suzanne and pass to Larissa led to a foul and two free throws. Both were made, giving Morinville its third straight provincial title. Parents, friends and family erupted in celebration.

This win extended the Roar Runners winning streak to 62 games in a row and they finished their second consecutive season undefeated also capturing their third straight City Championship the previous week. A truly amazing team and incredible effort secured each win.

The following are the eight girls who have won three straight City and Provincials titles

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Hannah Froment – Power forward, a shut down defensive player with a game face that puts fear in grown men.

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Sydney Herrick – Center, refuses to lose with speed and strength unmatched at her age.

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Suzanne VanBrabant – Point Guard, smooth, tough and strong at both ends of the floor.

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Larissa VanBrabant – Point Guard, fierce defender with an incredible finishing percentage.

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Shayla Kachnic- Shooting guard, awesome speed and the heart of a lion, displays constant energy.

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Alexandra Runyon – Shooting Guard, lightning quick, great shooter with either hand.

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Chantelle Biollo – Power Forward, a rebounding machine with magnificent court sense.

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Keiryn Reaville – Small Forward, a smooth shooter with a knack for being open, incredible team player.

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  1. Awesome! I cany say how great this club has been for my daughter shayla over the years (and me too!!) Serge is an amazing man and I am proud to have him and his entire family teaching our kids more lessons than just baskeball!! These Girls are my heros (but dont tell my kid I said that) =)

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