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SSS JR Girls Basketball look to stay sharp this weekend

The Smithers Secondary Junior girls basketball team is hoping to keep their hot streak alive when they host a basketball tournament this weekend.

The Gryphons are are perfect since returning from the winter break, and are 7-2 on the season.

Coach Chris van der Mark knows they can win it all, but says it’s important not to get over confident.

“Our record to date would indicate that we would have a good shot at it, but I think the girls are very much aware and very clear that they have to go out and work hard and perform or obviously it becomes a lot more difficult,” he says.

Even though they’re a favourite this weekend, Coach Chris van der Mark says the girls aren’t taking anything for granted.

“That’s a tough skill I think sometimes for young kids, but again they’re very focused and very hard working and they’re very humble.”

The 6-team tournament will also feature schools visiting from Terrace, Hazelton, and Prince Rupert.

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