RJC Boys Basketball are LVBIT Champs

The RJC boys traveled to Langham last weekend where they won the invitational tournament in dominant fashion.  The boys went 3-0, beating Hepburn in the final by 19.  They are now 14-3 on the season and really starting to hit their stride.  With 2 more games before the break, at home vs. Saskatoon Christian and then at Warman, the team is looking forward to resting up and coming back strong in preparation for provincial play-downs, which begin the second weekend of March. 

Curling prepares for playoffs

The curling teams has been practicing since December in preparation for conference playoffs happening this weekend in Hanley (Feb. 11/12)

Kate calls the signals.

Teresa gets low to watch her release.

Wade, Paul and Luke sweep the rock into the house.

Sarah and Gwen keep the sheet clean for the curl.

Wade shows good form.

Kirstin contemplates a challenging shot.

Coach Ryan gives the curling teams pointers and encouragement during their practice.

Two RJC Students Compete At Canada Winter Games

Grade 12 students Tracy Fehr and Hillary Fast will compete at the Canada Winter Games in Halifax, NS, February 11-27, 2011.  They will be wearing the green uniforms of Team Saskatchewan. You may be able to catch their events on TV or via streaming Webcast! A TSN broadcast and Webcast schedule is listed at the bottom of this blog entry.

Hillary Fast - Long Track Speed Skating
Hillary will compete in 7 race events. She qualified by winning Canada Cup races in Saskatoon and Calgary. You may catch her on TSN2 on Sunday, Feb 13 between 1:00 and 3:00 pm AST.

Hillary leads her teamates in the Team Pursuit Event during the Canada Cup qualifying races in Calgary. Team Saskatchewan has high hopes for their strong Long Track team.

Tracy Fehr - Badminton
Tracy will compete in Women's Badminton Singles,  Doubles and Team events. She qualified for the winter games at the Provincial Invitational Camps.

Tracy will be competing in the Women's Singles and Doubles events in Badminton, as well as helping Team Saskatchewan in the team event.

TSN Broadcast Schedule - LINK
Bell/Aliant Webcast Schedule - LINK


TSN Broadcast details: (all times Atlantic Standard Time - 2 hours ahead of Saskatchewan)

• Long Track Speed Skating - W 1500 Final (LIVE) Sunday February 13 1:00-3:00 pm AST TSN2 (Hillary will be competing in this event.)

Bell/Aliant Webcast  WEBCAST SITE

Long Track Speed Skating Schedule: (all times Atlantic Standard Time - 2 hours ahead of Saskatchewan)
Hillary will compete in each event at some point during the webcast time.

• Saturday February 12 8:30 am-2:15 pm AST
• Sunday February 13 8:30 am-2:45 pm AST
• Monday February 14 8:30 am-12:15 pm AST
• Wednesday February 16 8:30 am-2:45 pm AST

Badminton Schedule: (all times Atlantic Standard Time - 2 hours ahead of Saskatchewan)
Tracy will compete at some point during these webcasts.
NOTE FROM BELL/ALIANT: This schedule is subject to change. Every effort will be made to showcase every sport on the program through news and features during the broadcasts.

• Monday February 21 8:00 am-7:00 pm AST
• Tuesday February 22 8:00 am-6:30 pm AST
• Wednesday February 23 8:00 am-11:30 am AST
• Thursday February 24 8:00 am-3:00 pm AST
• Friday February 25 8:00 am-9:00 pm AST
• Saturday February 26 8:00 am-3:00 pm AST
• Sunday February  27 6:30 am-10:00 am AST

Good luck, Tracy and Hillary!

RJC Girls Bball vs Davidson

Last week, Davidson met us in our gym for a very tough, physical match up. We closed the gap in the third quarter, but just couldn't quite make the win. We play two away games this week. Tuesday in Stobart, and Wednesday in VCA. Both games are at 4:00. See you there!

Hillary makes a break for the hoop.

Alannah goes up for the basket.

Tracy fights for position under the basket

Emily with a clean break after a press.

Kirstin with her eyes on the prize.

Kayla, swingin' it.

Box out!

Nicole, making her way down the court.

RJC Boys Hoops vs. Blaine Lake

The RJC boys hosted the Blaine Lake Comets on Feb. 2.  The home team sprinted out of the gates, putting up big first quarter numbers and never looked back.  The boys were led to victory by their international contingent of players, including Alain from Switzerland, Say Eh Wah from Burma, Gerry from Hong Kong, and Mike from the Phillipines. Next game is on Tuesday at RJC vs. PACI, then onto Langham for a tournament this weekend.

Say Eh Wah nails the long jumper!

David in Defensive Stance

Gerry takes it hard to the Rack!

Mikey skies through the Lane

Parker scanning the floor.

Luke looking inside.

Dan lofts a jumper over some tight defense.

L.P. gets up for quick 2.

Jordan hits the boards hard.

 

Alain the Swissman goes for a Monster block.

Wheat King Provincial Hockey

 The Rosthern Midget Wheat Kings are wrapping up a busy schedule of games and tournament play.  The team participated in the SHA Midget "A" Provincial Tournament, playing a two game total point series against the Kerrobert Tigers.  Kerrobert won the first game in Rosthern 5-2 and the Wheat Kings won the rematch in Kerrobert 3-1.  Kerrobert advanced to the next round of playoffs with an overall winning score of 6-5 in the close, well-played series.  The action pictures below are from both of the provincial games.

Sam pins the Kerrobert winger to the boards.

Brenden and Parker fight for possession of the puck immediately following the face off.

Luke calmly passes the puck up the ice as the Kerrobert forward aggressively forechecks.

It takes two Kerrobert players to corral Paul who still manages to kick the puck along the boards.

Jamieson controls the puck along the half-boards and looks to pass to a teammate behind Kerrobert's net.

Jared finishes his check along the boards.

Michael looks to beat the Kerrobert defender to the outside as he attacks the offensive zone.

Tyler looks for a teammate to head man the puck to as the Wheat Kings break out of their own end.

Ryan sets up in front of the Kerrobert net and looks for either a pass or rebound.

Brenden spots Parker heading up the middle of the ice and gets set to pass him the puck.





The Wheat Kings also played in an midget tournament in Melfort Jan. 28-30.  The team lost a close game to the Estevan Midget Bruins.  The game was tied 1-1 at the end of the second period and ended 4-1 in favor of the Bruins.  The Wheat Kings won their other two games, beating the Regina Jets 4-2 and downing Aberdeen 10-1.  The Wheat Kings are also finishing up the regular season in league play.  They defeated Hague 10-1 and play their final two regular season games in Cudworth Feb. 1 and in Warman Feb. 3.