The Dauphin Clippers junior varsity girls basketball team is off to a wonderful start to their season. 

The team has played in two tournaments and they won both. One of the victories this past weekend moved the team's record to 7-0 when they cruised past their opponents. Thanks to their early success, Dauphin has been recognized by the Manitoba High School Athletic Association.

In the most recent Power Rankings, Dauphin is listed as the sixth-best team in the province in the AAA category. The St. James Jimmies are rated as the top team.

"We are very proud of that ranking, the girls have been working extremely hard this season," said Steve Hudyma, Head Coach. "It's really nice to see that the work being put in has paid off for the girls."

"With that being said, we're not settling and we're not done," he added. "Our goal is to improve every game and just become a better team. Our girls have the confidence now that if they work hard, they will reap the benefits."

Dauphin's first tournament was won in Portage prior to Christmas and they won this past weekend in Brandon. 

"We have seven returning players from last year's team so it's been nice to have a core group of veterans," continued Hudyma. "We also have a tremendous group of grade nine players and our team has built some really great chemistry."

Next up for the Clipper women is an exhibition game against Ste. Rose on January 23. Dauphin will also host their home tournament on January 31 and February 1 inside the Clipper Dome. With zone championships not that far away, Dauphin is looking like a favourite to come out of this zone.

"We still need to figure out some of our weaknesses and we need to turn them into our strengths," concluded Hudyma.

On the men's side, the Clippers varsity boys' team has now jumped up the rankings and they're the third-best team in the province.