3A Girls & Boys Basketball Provincial Championship recap: A win and a nail biter for the Spartans

The Strathmore Spartans Sr. Girls' basketball team took home the win at the 3A Provincial championship for the second year in a row!

They took the win 70-68 over St. Peter the Apostle on Saturday (March 16) on home turf.

"What an amazing team of talented, determined, and resilient group of athletes. Shout out to all the fans in the stands for the support and cheering!," it read in a post made by Strathmore High School.

Last year the Spartans Sr. Girls' basketball team made history when they became the first Spartans team to win provincials with a 75-45 victory over Strathcona Christian Academy.

While several banners are highlighting provincial wins for individual athletes like badminton and cross country, the Sr. Girls' basketball is the first team to take home the championship.

What made their win last year even more special was that the Strathmore RCMP escorted the team back to the high school from the town borders.

It was a nail-biter for the Strathmore Spartans Sr. Boys' basketball team as they walked away with second place at the 3A Provincial Championships and only missed the first place spot by one point.

They played Holy Trinity with an 85-84 loss on Saturday (March 16) with Holy Trinity walking away with the championship.

"We are so proud of this dynamic group of talented athletes! Earning second place in overtime at the 3A Provincial Championships and having a heartbreaking loss by just 1 point. The Spartan Gym was rocking on Saturday! Thank you to all the fans who came and supported our SHS athletes!," read a Facebook post made by Strathmore Highschool.