The Maple Ridge Ramblers Grade 8 girls’ basketball team opened its season by winning the Rambler Classic tournament on the weekend.
The team displayed excellent teamwork in defeating Heritage Park of Mission 51-14, Enver Creek of Surrey 49-14, and Delta 44-24.
Stage comeback
Two local rivals met in early Grade 8 boys’ basketball action, as the Maple Ridge Ramblers beat the Garibaldi Rebels.
The Rebels took an early 15-0 lead and looked ready to run away with the game.
The Ramblers rallied hard, playing aggressive defence, and turned the result in their favour, eventually winning 52-51.
Undefeated start
The Ridge Meadows Rustlers pee wee A1 team is enjoying an undefeated start to it season, having gone 4-0-2 so far.
The Rustlers have won four straight games, including a Wednesday night 5-2 victory over Port Moody.
They started their campaign against North Vancouver, the only other unbeaten team in their league, and the two teams tied 2-2.