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  • Practices will be held on Tuesdays - 12:10 pm - 12:35 pm
  • Games will be held on Thursdays - Schedule  (more details to follow)

November 8, 2024

Well the Thunderbirds kicked off the new season with 2 games at Christine Morrison last night . Game  one was a hard fought battle with the home team squeaking out a narrow victory 16-9.  John “Canadian tire “ Sephton played a strong game with great defense and hard work.  As well,  the younger Fury lad  Peyton “Talkative “ Fury  had a great game once he paused talking and concentrated on running and hustle . Game two was a stellar effort lead by Dylan “ “ “MR.HUSTLE “ Fury. He lead all players with 10 points and at times controlled the floor. His sidekick Taika Rogers was a reliable helper with 10 assists and 4 rebounds. Next game is November 14th

November 14, 2024

The Thunderbirds had game two of their young season last night at Hillside traditional school on Best Ave in Upper Mission.  Game one was a hard fought battle between the two teams. The Hawks of Hillside pulled away for the victory in the fourth quarter.   Alivia "TALL  GAL"  Poetker had a real good game and scored her first points of the season.   Addison "Flamingo"  Marshall and Sylas  "Smooth Hands " Haley were stars of the game.  Game two was a great game against the second team from Hillside.   Kabir  Kandhari and  Prince "Little Man "  Brar  were standouts in their hustle and movement on the court.  
Next game is  November 21 at  Albert McMahon

Well the thunderbirds finished the season with a strong performance on Thursday. In game one they defeated Albert McMahon 24-12.  Kabir  and Senuka had strong games on both sides of the ball. In game #2 the thunderbirds lost a close game 32-26. Viraj and Venuka were co winners of most valuable players on the court. Overall , a good season with many ups and downs ,hustle and spirited play . The playoffs start on Thursday November 28th at their home court .

 

November 28, 2024

The Thunderbird basketball season came to a disappointing end on Thursday night. In game one they faced the ESR  Ravens.  It was a real see saw battle between the two teams. The game went in onetime and the Birds lost by a single basket. 

In game two, the Thunderbirds started strong and took control of the game by the 3rd quarter. Final score was 33-2. Overall, a great season and looking forward to Volleyball after the break.