The Sacred Heart High School (SHHS) junior girls basketball team started the season winning the gold medal at the Melville tournament. The Junior Lady Saints continued to have success throughout the season running up a record of seven wins and two losses. As a result, they were seeded number one in the East Central District (ECD). "The girls always gave one hundred and ten percent whether it was during a practice or a game." says coach Lana Haider
At the ECD district championships, which were held in Canora on March 4 and 5, the junior girls won their first game against Melville St. Henry's with a score of 33-24.
Then they faced Esterhazy in their second game and won 47-43 to advance to the championship final.
The Junior Lady Saints fell to Kamsack 36-34 to claim the silver medal.
"We are very proud of our junior girls' team. They worked so well as a team unit and had an amazing season, finishing it off by bringing home the silver medal." report coaches Haider and Dean.
Top scorers for the season were Kristen Jonassen, Morgan Shymanski, and Hanna Hansen.
"Congratulations girls to a season well played and remember to never lose yourself," Haider closes.
