The Riverview Ravens captured the Cape Breton High School Basketball League girls’ tip-off tournament title on Nov. 10, defeating the Sydney Academy Wildcats 70-54 at Sydney Academy gym in Sydney. Members of the team are pictured with the championship banner. Front row, from left, Carly Richardson, Autumn Kelloway, Alieyah Bolld, Olivia Gallaway, Lizzie Skinner, Ava Longhurst and Elena Best (coach). Back row, from left, Aiden Costello (coach), Abbey Parago (coach), Thea Rigby, Audrey Todd, Mattea MacKinnon, Carmen Dawson, Alice MacDonald, Blayke MacPherson, Kiera Brown, Jalisa Boudreau-Kane, and Demetrius Best (coach). Missing from the photo was Abbey Gallaway (coach). CONTRIBUTED/DEMETRIUS BEST Contributed/Demetrius BestArticle contentThe Breton Education Centre Bears and Riverview Ravens were victorious in winning their respective Cape Breton High School Basketball League tip-off tournament titles recently.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Sunday, BEC defeated the Riverview Ravens 70-49 in the championship game at BEC gym in New Waterford.Article contentArticle contentJaxon Durando led the way for the Bears with 27 points while Justin Chiasson had 14 points, and Joe MacNeil and Cole Grant chipped in with eight points each for the Bears.Article contentArticle contentPaddy Campbell dropped 20 points while Ty McPhee had seven points, and Elliot Todd recorded six points for the Ravens.Article contentIt’s the third straight year that BEC has won the boys’ tip-off tournament title.Article contentIn the consolation game, the Glace Bay Panthers beat the Sydney Academy Wildcats 68-60 on Sunday.Article contentHayden Poirier had 18 points to lead the Panthers while player names were not fully reported on the game sheet for the Wildcats.Article contentIn girls’ tournament action last week, the Riverview Ravens downed the Sydney Academy Wildcats 70-54 on Nov. 10 at Sydney Academy gym in Sydney.Article contentJalisa Boudreau-Kane and Carmen Dawson led the way for Riverview with 16 points each while Alice MacDonald added 12 points for the Ravens.Article contentKarley Lawless powered the offence for Sydney Academy with 16 points, followed by Abi Morrison with seven points and Grace Baldwin with six points.Article contentRiverview has won the last three girls’ tip-off tournament titles.Article contentThe Cape Breton High School Basketball League will kick off its regular season on Tuesday with Sydney Academy hosting the Memorial Marauders at Sydney Academy gym. The girls will play at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 8 p.m.Article content
Breton Education Centre Bears, Riverview Ravens win Cape Breton High School Basketball League tip-off tournament titles
