As a fan for many years, then as a player in 2017, Matt Williamson has experienced firsthand the hype and hoopla that accompanies the .
With all eyes being on the host Owls this week in Kelowna, the KSS captain stressed the need for his teammates to just relax and embrace the experience.
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The Owls will tip off the 45th edition of the storied tourney Thursday at 7:30 p.m. against Winnipeg91裸聊视频檚 Vincent Massey, the No. 2-ranked team in Manitoba.
The field also features B.C.91裸聊视频檚 top-two ranked teams in Oak Bay and Semiamhoo, and Edmonton Harry Ainlay, the No. 1 squad out of Alberta, as the tournament has once again drawn many of the best teams in Western Canada.
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The Owls have been rather adept at making the finals in recent times91裸聊视频攕ix of the last seven years91裸聊视频攊ncluding winning it all in both 2015 and 2016, and finishing second last year.
Ranked No. 10 among B.C. AAAA teams this season, KSS is beginning to get healthy after struggling with some key injuries this season. Consequently, their best basketball has come in the last few weeks, including three consecutive victories at the Snowball Classic in Abbotsford.
Not an overly big team, averaging around 6-foot-2 per player, the Owls are often out-rebounded by other teams, so need to compensate with their shooting, team defense and execution, according to Parmar.
As always, Parmar looks at the WCBT as an annual event for his Owls to enjoy and also use as a tune-up for the final five weeks of the season heading towards provincials.
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Thursday, Feb. 191裸聊视频擮pening games
- 1:45 p.m.91裸聊视频擮ak Bay Oaks vs Saskatoon Marion Graham
- 3:30 p.m.91裸聊视频擡dmonton Harry Ainlay vs South Kamloops
- 5:15 p.m.91裸聊视频擶.J. Mouat Hawks vs Semiamhoo
- 7:30 p.m.91裸聊视频擪SS Owls vs Winnipeg Vincent Massey
A girls tournament, featuring host KSS, Duchess Park, Harry Ainlay and South Kamloops, will run in conjunction with the WCBT.
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