B.C. High School Basketball

Yale’s Jay Hildebrand has signed with the CBC Bearcats women’s basketball team. (Instagram photo)

Yale’s Jay Hildebrand signs with CBC Bearcats women’s basketball program

Provincial all-star joining new-look Bearcats for the fall

 

MEI students Bree Neufeld and Gabe Vig signed with the SFU and TWU basketball programs respectively. (Instagram photo)

Pair of MEI students sign with local university basketball programs

Bree Neufeld joining SFU, Gabe Vig inks with TWU for the 2023-24 season

 

Abbotsford’s Nyah Vermeulen has committed to the Western Wyoming Mustangs women’s basketball team. (Instagram photo)

Abbotsford’s Nyah Vermeulen commits to Western Wyoming Mustangs

Grade 12 Abbotsford Senior student joining Western Wyoming’s women’s basketball program

 

Abbotsford’s Ashlyen Singh has been named the recipient of the BC School Sports Women in Sports and Leadership Award.

Abbotsford’s Ashlyen Singh wins BCSS Women in Sports and Leadership Award

Rick Hansen Secondary teacher, ABA president receives honour from BC School Sports

Abbotsford’s Ashlyen Singh has been named the recipient of the BC School Sports Women in Sports and Leadership Award.
The MEI Eagles placed fifth in 3A BC boys basketball provincial tournament. (Instagram photo)

MEI Eagles place fifth, Abbotsford Panthers finish eighth at basketball provincials

W.J. Mouat Hawks also place 12th at Langley event

The MEI Eagles placed fifth in 3A BC boys basketball provincial tournament. (Instagram photo)
The Abbotsford Panthers (left) and MEI Eagles both lost on Thursday and now enter the consolation bracket at the BC boys basketball provincial championships.

Abbotsford Panthers, MEI Eagles eliminated from provincial title contention

All three local boys basketball teams have entered the consolation bracket

The Abbotsford Panthers (left) and MEI Eagles both lost on Thursday and now enter the consolation bracket at the BC boys basketball provincial championships.
The Abbotsford Panthers and MEI Eagles have advanced to the quarterfinal round at the BC boys basketball provincial championships.

Abbotsford Panthers, MEI Eagles advance to quarterfinal round at basketball provincials

W.J. Mouat Hawks now playing in consolation bracket after losing on day one of tournament

The Abbotsford Panthers and MEI Eagles have advanced to the quarterfinal round at the BC boys basketball provincial championships.
(MEI)

Abbotsford’s MEI Eagles finish second at Grade 8 girls, third at junior girls provincials

Yale Lions place fourth in 4A, Abbotsford Traditional Titans finish sixth in 2A tournament

(MEI)
Malia Lenz screams for joy as she celebrates with teammates following the Abbotsford Panthers 67-64 win over the SMUS Blue Jags at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday (March 4). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Panthers win 3A provincial basketball title

Malia Lenz scores 41 points to lead Panthers to 67-64 win over the SMUS Blue Jags

Malia Lenz screams for joy as she celebrates with teammates following the Abbotsford Panthers 67-64 win over the SMUS Blue Jags at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday (March 4). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The Abbotsford Panthers senior girls basketball team celebrate after clinching a berth in the 3A provincial title. (Rick MacDonald photo)

Abbotsford Panthers punch ticket to 3A basketball provincial title game

Panthers take on SMUS Blue Jags on Saturday at 5:45 p.m., Yale and MEI fall in respective semis

The Abbotsford Panthers senior girls basketball team celebrate after clinching a berth in the 3A provincial title. (Rick MacDonald photo)
The Yale Lions, MEI Eagles and Abbotsford Panthers girls basketball teams can advance to their respective provincial finals with wins today.

Trio of Abbotsford girls basketball teams one win away from provincial final

Yale Lions and Abby Panthers senior girls teams and MEI Eagles junior girls playing in semifinals

The Yale Lions, MEI Eagles and Abbotsford Panthers girls basketball teams can advance to their respective provincial finals with wins today.
The Semiahmoo Grade 8 girls Thunderbirds are undefeated 23-0 this season. They’re hoping to keep the winning going at provincial championships, Fleetwood Park and Sullivan Heights secondary schools today (Thursday) through Sunday (March 5). (submitted photo) The Grade 9 boys basketball provincials are also being hosted on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, bringing approximately 400 basketball players to the area Friday through Sunday.

Big basketball weekend for Grade 8 and Grade 9 players in Surrey and on the Peninsula

Provincial chamionship tournaments will host hundreds of hoops players Thursday through Sunday

The Semiahmoo Grade 8 girls Thunderbirds are undefeated 23-0 this season. They’re hoping to keep the winning going at provincial championships, Fleetwood Park and Sullivan Heights secondary schools today (Thursday) through Sunday (March 5). (submitted photo) The Grade 9 boys basketball provincials are also being hosted on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, bringing approximately 400 basketball players to the area Friday through Sunday.
Three Abbotsford teams have qualified to compete in the 3A senior girls basketball provincials, which runs from March 1 to 4 at the Langley Events Centre.

Abbotsford senior girls basketball team receive seeding ahead of provincial tournament

Abby Panthers, MEI Eagles, Bateman Timberwolves, Yale Lions, ATSS Titans and ACS Knights competing

Three Abbotsford teams have qualified to compete in the 3A senior girls basketball provincials, which runs from March 1 to 4 at the Langley Events Centre.
The Abbotsford Panthers senior girls team took home a 3A EVAA banner and now head to the provincials. (Submitted)

Abbotsford basketball teams qualify for provincial tournaments

Abbotsford Panthers senior girls earn EVAA banner, several others earn medals

The Abbotsford Panthers senior girls team took home a 3A EVAA banner and now head to the provincials. (Submitted)
The Abbotsford Panthers fell 123-83 in the Snowball Classic final on Saturday (Jan. 14). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)

Semiahmoo defeats Abbotsford 123-83 to win 61st Snowball Classic title

Thunderbirds go undefeated in three-day tournament, Abby’s first appearance in final since 1992

The Abbotsford Panthers fell 123-83 in the Snowball Classic final on Saturday (Jan. 14). (John Morrow/Abbotsford News)
The Snowball Classic basketball tournament returns to Abbotsford from Jan. 12 to 14. (Facebook)

Snowball Classic basketball tournament back in Abbotsford after two-year absence

2023 edition of senior boys event will feature eight of the top teams from across British Columbia

The Snowball Classic basketball tournament returns to Abbotsford from Jan. 12 to 14. (Facebook)
The Abbotsford Panthers (left) and Yale Lions (right) won the senior boys and senior girls divisions respectively at the annual Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament on Championship Saturday (Dec. 10). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford Senior, Yale Secondary win pair of banners at APD city basketball tournament

Panthers and Lions win the senior boys and senior girls divisions on Championship Saturday

The Abbotsford Panthers (left) and Yale Lions (right) won the senior boys and senior girls divisions respectively at the annual Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament on Championship Saturday (Dec. 10). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
The W.J. Mouat Hawks and the MEI Eagles won the senior boys and senior girls respectively at the Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament on Saturday (Dec. 11). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

W.J. Mouat Hawks, MEI Eagles win senior divisions at Abbotsford Police tournament

Hawks win senior boys, Eagles win seniors girls at 2021 Abbotsford Police City Basketball event

The W.J. Mouat Hawks and the MEI Eagles won the senior boys and senior girls respectively at the Abbotsford Police City Basketball Tournament on Saturday (Dec. 11). (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Lord Tweedsmuir’s Tremmel States-Jones jumps a player and the goal line to score a touchdown against the Kelowna Owls in 2019. The face of high school football, along with a majority of other high school sports, could significantly change if a new governance proposal is passed at the B.C. School Sports AGM May 1. (Malin Jordan)

Power struggle: New governance model proposed for B.C. high school sports

Most commissions are against the new model, but B.C. School Sports (BCSS) and its board is in favour

Lord Tweedsmuir’s Tremmel States-Jones jumps a player and the goal line to score a touchdown against the Kelowna Owls in 2019. The face of high school football, along with a majority of other high school sports, could significantly change if a new governance proposal is passed at the B.C. School Sports AGM May 1. (Malin Jordan)
Rich Goulet receives a volunteer award from then Prime Minister Stephen Harper. (Contributed)

Pitt Meadows coaching legend Rich Goulet dies

Basketball community mourns passing of longtime high school hoops coach

Rich Goulet receives a volunteer award from then Prime Minister Stephen Harper. (Contributed)