Win or lose, playing in the is a guaranteed learning experience for the host Kelowna Owls.
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Ranked No. 10 among 4A teams in the province, KSS opened the tournament with an 85-63 loss to the considerably bigger Vincent Massey Trojans from Winnipeg. Parker Johnstone led the Owls with 18 points, while Matt Williamson and Cole McAvoy had 10 points each.
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Johnstone paced the Owls with 22 points, while Williamson had 14.
KSS finished the weekend on a high note with a Saturday over the Marion Graham Falcons from Saskatoon.
Johnstone scored 20 points, Hunter Simson had 19 points and nine rebounds, while Williamson put up 18 points and nine assists.
Johnstone, a Grade 11 guard, led KSS with 60 points over the three games.
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The Owls will now work towards preparing for the Okanagan Valley 4A boys Feb. 23 and 24 in Salmon Arm.
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