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Dynos handed first loss of the season

     The DCHS Dynos senior boys basketball team’s dominating year continues, although it was handed its first loss of the season.
    Despite this, they regrouped and won the consolation trophy at a tournament in Strathmore.
    On February 12 and 13 the DCHS senior boys basketball team travelled to Strathmore to compete in the Spartan Invitational.
    On Friday night the Dynos went up against the Number 2 ranked team in 3A basketball, Crescent Heights High School from Medicine Hat. The Dynos lost 67 to 64 due to some poor free throw shooting going down the stretch and some untimely turnovers.
    On Saturday the team rebounded, and defeated George McDougall from Airdrie 97 to 74, despite being down 15 points in the second quarter.
    In the consolation final the Dynos went up against West Central from Rocky Mountain House and easily defeated them 82 to 44.

Aquadinnies improve times in Okotoks

Seven members of the Drumheller Aquadinnies competed at the Black and Blue meet in Okotoks February 6th and 7th. Above: Brock Hoel, 8, swam several best times and achieved his first three "B" times. Brooklyn Davies, 11, swam several improved times and achieved an "A" time in the 100m Freestyle. Janae Hoel, 10, swam several improved times and achieved "A" times in the 100m and 200m Freestyle. Below: Thirteen year old Alan Lister swam several improved times and has "B" times in all of his events. Sophia McDonald, 13, made an exceptional showing, improving several times and improving her 200m Breaststroke by four seconds. Austin Knibb, 14, swam the 400m IM and 200m Breaststroke for the first time, achieving "B" times in both. Parker Knibb, 12, (seated) swam "B" times in all of his events. Brock, Alan, Sophia, and Parker will be attending the Age Groups Trials in Sherwood Park February 26 - 28. Brooklyn, Janae, and Austin have qualified for Provincials. That competition will be held in Edmonton March 5 - 7.

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Atom T3 Yavis Raptors slide into playoffs

    It was a two game weekend for the Raptors as they needed a few points to secure their playoff appearance.
    Strathmore was in town Saturday and play was underway as Strathmore took it to the Raptors early as they found themselves down 2-0.
    The Raptors re-grouped as the Nathanator took charge and buried two goals to keep Drumheller in the game. The kids were not giving up and showed determination as they have through many periods this season.

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