Boys Bball vs Clavet Dec 14

On Friday, Dec. 14, the RJC boys basketball team hosted Clavet.  RJC played hard and led by two at half.  However, Clavet's depth slowly wore down an undermanned RJC squad and came away with a road victory.  Leading scorers for RJC were Liam (21 pts.), Nick (19 pts.) and Tandy (17 pts).  

Brayden running the offense.

Derek taking it to the hole.

Tough D from Liam, Nick, and Tandy.

Liam shoots the gap.

Nick lays it it for 2.

Say Eh Htoo breaking the press.

Tandy with a convincing ball fake.

T. Chow!

D-up!

Drawing up the play.

Girls Bball vs Clavet

RJC suffered a tough loss to Clavet on Friday during one of our league matches. The girls worked hard, but lost 70-47. Check out the intensity in the photos below. Our last game before Christmas is Wednesday Dec 19th at Stobart.

Haley

Jenae

Kayla

Kyla

Lauren

Leah

Lyndsey

Phoebe

Phoenix

Sandy

WheatKings vs Aberdeen

The WheatKings  defeated  Aberdeen last Wednesday night.  The final score was 15-0.

Brayden setting up the play.

Brett screens the goal as Nathan takes a shot from the point.

Derek on a rush.

Jake takes the opportunity to rush the net.

Joseph with a shot on net.

Matt had a quiet night in net, facing only a few shots.

Nathan in good position to score.

Ryan with a one timer.

Tyler uses the body.

Boys Basketball team defeats VCA

The RJC boys basketball team traveled to Osler on Wednesday, Dec. 5 to play their conference rivals from VCA.  RJC jumped out to an early lead and never  trailed, although VCA closed the gap to 3 points in the 4th quarter.  In the end RJC came away with a 59-52 victory.

Boys Basketball home opener vs SCS Dec. 3rd

The RJC boys basketball team hosted Saskatoon Christian School on Monday, Dec. 3 in their home opener.  RJC came out of the gates with incredible energy and defensive intensity, opening up an early double digit lead and never looking back.  The final score was 82-42 for the home team.  RJC's Liam Peters led all scorers with 24 points, followed closely by his team mate Nick Hawrishok who poured in 21.  Both RJC teams play Wednesday night at VCA and return to Osler for a tournament Dec. 7-8. 

Josh puts back an offensive board.

Liam P. skies to attempt a dunk.

Morgan K. rips down another offensive rebound.

Nick H. pulls up for a jumper in the paint.

Robert F. drives into the heart of the defense, drawing a triple team.

Say Eh Htoo puts great defensive pressure on the ball.

Tandy T. patient waits to initiate the offense.

Terry Z. gets down into defensive stance.

The team listens intently to Coach Driedger in the huddle.

RJC Boys Basketball Win Opener

The RJC boys basketball team opened their season on Wednesday, Nov. 28 in Dalmeny.  It took a little time for both teams to shake off the early season jitters, but RJC was able to capitalize on their height by owning the paint to take a one point half-time lead.  The second half was highlighted by RJC's stifling zone defense, allowing them to cruise to a 60-49 victory. Leading scorers for RJC were Liam Peters with 27 points and Nick Hawrishok with 18 points.  There is a lot of basketball action coming up. RJC's home opener is on Monday, Dec. 3 versus Saskatoon Christian School, followed by an away game at VCA on Wednesday, Dec. 5.  The RJC boys will be back at VCA on the weekend for an invitational tournament, Dec. 7-8. 

Girls Basketball opens season at home Nov 26th

The girls began their season on November 26th by hosting Asquith in their first game.  Head coach, Peter Hooge was not able to be at the game so Karalee took on coaching duties.  She lead the team to their first victory.  RJC took command of the game early and held the lead.  The final score was 67-51.

Karalee taking the reins for  the game.

Under pressure Cheyenne calmly passes to Lyndsey.

Hope works the ball down low.

Jenae leads the charge down court.

Kayla with a pass.

Kyla drives to the basket.

Lauren earns two points.

Leah with a pass to the top of the key.

Lyndsey aggressively drives in for two points.

Phoebe leads the rush.

Phoenix with another rush.

Sandy setting up the play.