Invitationals - Day 2 Review

Britannia Senior Boys vs. Westview

By: Sunny Zatzick and Ella Tsang

The Britannia Senior Boys worked hard for their 64-52 win against Westview at 12 PM today. The score was opened by Kelly Ochieng, who continued to win Brit’s next basket as well. Liam Gregoire won multiple points in free throws and open play in the first quarter, a highlight alongside Alex Liu, Munashe Sephani, and Adam Mestinsek’s playing.

The second quarter featured 3-pointers from Osiris Jacob and Sephani. Notably, Mestinsek was able to win back possession multiple times, denying Westview points and in the last two minutes leading to a basket from Ochieng. Gregoire won free throws, including one in the last minute of the quarter to lead into halftime at 35-17. 

The third quarter spotlighted Ochieng with an impressive dunk in the third minute after intercepting Westview’s play, and a crucial block of a Westview shot. Liu was also a necessary factor to Brit’s success, making the first basket of the quarter and later on making a smooth 3-pointer. The game grew more aggressive in this quarter, however Brit remained collected and concentrated, leading to the quarter ending with a lead of 47-25.

The last quarter proved Brit’s strong defence and strength after an aggressive game. Although at the beginning of the game the two teams were neck in neck, Brit was able to pull ahead and keep the lead to end the game with a score of 64-52. The Britannia Senior Boys will be competing for first place tomorrow at 5:45 PM.  

Britannia Senior Girls vs. York House 

By: Jenny Chi & Elsie Iwankow

The Britannia Senior Girls secured their second win in today's 1:45 PM game with a final score of 64-55. The beginning of the match was tense as York House opened with momentum, scoring the first 3 points. Bianca Padolina broke their streak by scoring Britannia’s first point, and by the end of the first quarter, Brit had pulled ahead with a score of 25-12. 

In the second quarter, Britannia MVP Chen Kagande played two impressive consecutive 3-pointers, leading the crowd to erupt in excitement. Brit continued their lead with 35-26. 

The iconic halftime "half-court contest" saw Ms. B’s success and reception of the $100 prize!

In the third quarter the Bruins demonstrated their strength again with Tessa Charleson tallying the first two points of the quarter. Taegan Lee secured two more three pointers, and the third quarter ended with Britannia leading 55-39. 

In the final quarter, York House sprung into action with MVP Lucy Eyford making the first basket. Lee made another three pointer, and within the last five minutes of the game, Padolina scored two layups. The game finished with York House’s Liv Jessup clutching a final basket within the very last second of the game, but Brit’s lead was strong and finished with a 64-55 win. The Britannia Senior Girls will be competing for first place tomorrow at 4 PM.