High hopes for Huskies hoops teams as playoffs near

Keyano Huskies hoopsters Houston Shackleford and Aliyah Johnson in action for the mens and womens teams respectively. Both teams are gearing up for the postseason as the ACAC basketball regular season concludes. Photos supplied by Curtis Phillips, Keyano College Sport Information Officer.

Expect the Keyano Huskies to bring a little ‘March Madness’ to Fort McMurray.

The Keyano Huskies men’s basketball team rank in 13th place according to the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.

With a record of 15-7, they qualified for to the ACAC Men’s Basketball Championship at Lakeland College in Lloydminster, Alta.

Meanwhile, Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre will host the ACAC Women’s Basketball Championship next week from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2.

Although they qualify as hosts, the Keyano Huskies women’s squad currently sit tied for first place in the North division.

What’s happening?

Keyano College Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams look to close out the 2018-19 regular season strong against the NAIT Ooks on Feb 22-23, 2019 at the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre.