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LVR rocks Cats to claim Bomber Classic Hoop Tournament

The Nelson Daily Sports
By The Nelson Daily Sports
February 8th, 2011

By The Nelson Daily Sports

L.V. Rogers Bombers continue to beat up on Kootenay competition.

LVR came close to hitting the triple figures as the home squad dumped district rival Mount Sentinel Wildcats 90-55 in the final game of the Bomber Classic High School Boy’s Basketball Tournament Saturday at the Hangar.

The victory gave the Bombers a 3-0 record and the overall title in the four-team tourney.

LVR went on a 14-6 run to end the first period and never looked back building a 29-16 lead at the break. The Bombers increased the margin at recess, leading 50-20.

Seniors Jason D’Andrea and Clay Rickaby led the Bomber charge with 24 and 21 points, respectively. Garrett Perry added 12 while John Zak and Adam Grace each scored six points.

Replying for the Wildcats were Kyle Dodds with a game-high 26 points while Steven Hernandez had 10.

Mount Sentinel played the game minus starter Zack Grigg who was in Penticton at the B.C. Volleyball U17 Provincial Team tryouts.

LVR opened the tournament playing in front of the student body by slamming Selkirk Storm of Kimberley 66-52. It was the third victory of the season by LVR over the Storm.

LVR led from wire to wire, 19-11 after one quarter, 39-16 at the half and 51-31 at three quarters.

Zak, named LVR’s game star, led the Bombers with 21 points. D’Andrea had 12 while Rickaby’s checked in with 11 points.

LVR then blasted Kalamalka Lakers of Vernon 73-56 Saturday afternoon.

Rickaby, named the team game star, led the squad with 20 points. D’Andrea had 16, including four three pointers. Zak added 15 points, which two conversions from downtown.

LVR held period leads of 36-19, 53-49 and 65-53.

The Bombers return to the court Tuesday in Trail when LVR meets the J. Lloyd Crowe Hawks in West Kootenay High School Boy’s Basketball League action.

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