Junior Girls Basketball Team golden at NorWOSSA

Tim Brody - Editor

Sioux North High School was represented by four teams at the NorWOSSA “AA” Division Fall Court Sports Championship, which took place on Nov. 8 at Dryden High School.
The Junior Girls Basketball Team, which earned a bye into the finals, defeated the Fort Frances Muskies 32-25 to claim gold.
In the Senior Girls Basketball semi-final, the Sioux North High School Warriors were defeated in a close 29-24 contest.
In the Senior Boys Volleyball semi-final, the Warriors fell to the Fort Frances Muskies 3 sets to 2. 
In the Junior Boys Volleyball semi-final, the Warriors also fell to the Muskies 3 sets to 2.
Junior Girls Basketball Coaches Keifer Sutch and Karter Sutch, shared, “On Friday. November 8, 2024, the Junior Girls Basketball team from Sioux North High School captured the Norwossa Championship in an intense battle against their rivals, the Fort Frances Muskies. The game was a nail-biter from the start, with the Muskies narrowly leading 5-4 by the end of the first quarter and maintaining a slim 12-11 advantage at halftime. Despite running into foul trouble in the third quarter, the Warriors rallied behind Brooke Elliott, who provided a burst of energy off the bench, keeping the score close at 22-18 heading into the final quarter. In a determined fourth-quarter push, the Warriors fought back to tie the game at 25-25, forcing the game into overtime. There, they showcased incredible defense, holding the Muskies scoreless and adding seven points to claim victory with a final score of 32-25. Reese Sitar led the team with 17 points, while Claire Sayers and Alejandra Rae each contributed six points, and Carly Belsile added three clutch points in overtime.” Coaches Keifer and Karter Sutch commended the team’s resilience, teamwork, and fighting spirit, celebrating a hard-eamed championship and a season they will never forget.
Junior Boys Volleyball Team Head Coach Jason Suprovich shared, “The SNHS Jr. Boys Volleyball Team concluded a successful season on Friday at the NorWossa Championships in Dryden. The team finished the regular season with a 6-3 record which landed them in second place setting them up for a semi-final match against the Muskies. The Warriors came out strong and won the first 2 sets in their first best of 5 match of the season. The Muskies battled back to win set 3 and 4 setting up the most exciting set in volleyball, the final 5th set. The set started out with some tight back and forth action and at the 8 point switch it was the Muskies with a 8-6 advantage. The warriors continued to battle, however the momentum stayed with the Muskies who eventually won 15 - 10. Although it was not the results the team was hoping for, the experience for this young team was great! Congratulations to the Muskies on beating the No. 1 Beaver Brae Bronco’s in 4 sets to win the dir. Boys Volleyball Championship.”