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Hyacks claim 2nd hoop tourney

The New Westminster Hyacks won their second high school girls' basketball tournament this season.

The New Westminster Hyacks won their second high school girls' basketball tournament this season.

After a win at the Bob Gair Classic and a secondplace finish at the Douglas College tournament to end the old year, New West got right back at it, beating host Archbishop Carney 58-41 in the championship final on Saturday.

Player of the game Amanda Zacharuk led the Hyacks in scoring with 15 points. First-team tournament all-star Meriam Ali also garnered 15 points.

Tournament MVP Ariana Sider netted 10 points, while Jetti McLaughlin added nine to the scoreline.

The Hyacks opened the tourney with a resounding 82-27 win over South Delta behind Sharmaine Hayley's 23-point performance. Ali chipped in with 20 points.

In the semifinal, Sider knocked down 34 points to lead the Hyacks past No. 7-ranked Gleneagle 59-52 to advance to the tournament final.

New Westminster is currently ranked eighth in the province.