The Swift Current Comp Senior Ardens came within one win of clinching a title at their home tournament over the weekend.
Swift Current went 2-1 in their bracket-style tournament overall, opening with a resounding 70-22 victory over Moose Jaw Central Friday afternoon.
The @SCCHS_Comp Sr Ardens and @ccimj Cyclones opened play at the Ardens' home tourney. Swift leads 37-14 at the half. pic.twitter.com/NUtMeQAFRQ
— Eric James (@eric_james_scol) December 7, 2018
Vanessa Clothier poured in 15 points, Danika Messer had a dozen, and Mackenzie McIntyre chipped in 11 for the win.
Into the semis Saturday afternoon, the Ardens earned a narrow 73-64 win over the Weyburn Eagles.
Again, Clothier led the way offensively, putting up a 21-point effort. Messer added an even dozen again, while Brooklyn Choo-Foo added 10.
Then, into the finals against a tough Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders squad, Swift Current couldn't duplicate the offence.
Swift fell 63-47, as Clothier dominated the play in the post for the Ardens for the third-and-final game.
She scored 13, while guards Jenna Sabine (9) and Danika Messer (8) were close to double digits.
Up next for the Senior Ardens, a tournament in Yorkton this coming weekend.