Pacific Academy and Queen Elizabeth are the 2024 winners of the Surrey Fire Fighters Goodwill Classic.
The all-Surrey girls basketball tourney started Monday, Jan. 8, with games involving 23 teams divided into two brackets (Axe and Ladder).
The Pacific Academy Breakers won the axe bracket in overtime against the Holy Cross Crusader’s Saturday (Jan. 13). Pacific Academy was trailing behind the Holy Cross for most of the game, but were tied as forth period buzzer rang. The Breakers went on to win in 53- 49 in overtime.
The Queen Elizabeth Royals defeated the North Surrey Spartans Saturday (Jan. 13). The Royals won the ladder bracket final 44- 25.
The invitational tournament, presented by Westland Insurance, is played every January in Surrey’s high schools. Many firefighters volunteer their time organizing game schedules, sponsorship and providing barbecue sales, with all proceeds supporting the tournament and its bursaries for players.
“The theme of the tournament involves promoting volunteerism, diversity in the fire service, and female sport,” notes the tournament website.
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-With files from Tom Zilich