The Dauphin Clippers varsity boys basketball team is one step closer to earning a berth to the provincial championships.
In their first zone championship game against Swan River earlier this week, Dauphin led from start to finish and cruised in the end to a 98-50 win over the Tigers. Nick Hudyma led the way with 28 points, seven assists, five steals, and two blocks. Ronin Mouck had a monster game with 36 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and six steals. Miguel Boncodin had 12 points, four assists, and three steals.
If Dauphin is able to beat Swan River again on Tuesday, they will advance to a pre-qualifer event for the provincial event.
Dauphin then played a tournament in Neepawa and came home with a bronze medal to add to their trophy case in what has been an impressive season on the court.
They first put up 99 points in a dominating victory with St. Laurent with Josh Larocque chipping in 12 points and Chase Kunza also had 12 points. Nick Hudyma had 25 points and 11 steals in the win.
In the team's next game, they came up short against Virden, 84-72. Josiah Seale had a double double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Dauphin would rebound in the third place match as they downed the host team, 53-49. Nick Hudyma led the way with 19 points and eight rebounds while Chase Kunza had 12 points, three steals, and four rebounds. Lucas Wood had three points, 12 rebounds and Ryder Waggoner had a monster game on the boards with 15 rebounds.
