02/28/2026
𝐌𝐂𝐒 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝐀 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 – 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭. 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲
Last weekend, MCS hosted the Senior 1A Boys Basketball Zones and what unfolded was something our school community will never forget.
We entered the tournament a little battered. Alex Ready was playing through a bone chip injury to his right hand suffered during regionals. Seeded 4th, we opened against Northside and earned the win to advance to the semifinals.
Waiting for us was Cedars Christian the 1st seed and ranked 8th in the province. In one of the most exciting games of the tournament, our boys battled to a 57–54 victory and advanced to the championship game.
In the final against LDSS, the intensity was high from start to finish. With just 20 seconds remaining, our only Grade 12 player, Chad Chaplin, went down — later diagnosed with a partial tear of his Achilles. Despite the heartbreak, the boys fought until the final buzzer, falling just short 68–72.
With one final opportunity to qualify for Provincials, we faced Chetwynd. Down a starter. Down our only senior. Facing a veteran team loaded with Grade 12s.
And our boys responded.
With four Grade 11s and three Grade 10s, they played with relentless effort and belief, earning a decisive 72–56 victory to secure our first trip to Provincials in 14 years.
𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
This weekend also highlighted some outstanding individual performances:
𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 – 1st Team All-Star
𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐢 𝐎𝐲𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐣𝐢 – 1st Team All-Star
𝐀𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 – Defensive Player of the Tournament
These honors reflect not just talent, but leadership, toughness, and heart.
𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭
Thank you to all the supporters, player parents, and visiting teams who packed the gym and created an incredible atmosphere throughout the weekend.
A special thank you to: The girls basketball team and Crystal Crantz for leading the way with the concession. Mrs. Keber for preparing an outstanding banquet meal. Pastor David Hildebrand of Creekside Fellowship Church for sharing the gospel and praying for all the teams. And of course to Telford Burrell and Justin Ready for their tireless coaching, organization, and commitment to these young men.
It truly takes a community.
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞
We also want to recognize the Tumbler Ridge Kodiaks for competing with strength in the face of adversity and tragedy. These young athletes showed tremendous character, holding their heads high all weekend.
They are the real stars of this tournament. Our only wish is that we were traveling to Provincials together.
Today we celebrated with a pep rally as we prepare to send our boys to Langley. They carry with them not just wins and awards, but the pride of an entire school and community. Enjoy this video highlighting some moments from the last few seasons.
𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐲, 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞. 💙🏀