Against a team filled with veteran players of the ACAC, and top high school recruits in Calgary and Alberta, the Calgary Jr. Dinos team held strong narrowly losing to the Mount Royal College Cougars 87-82. In a tremendously hard fought game, the Jr. Dinos actually trailed out of the gate 17-4 before settling down against their older, more experienced opponent. By changing the tempo of the game, along with some timely shooting, the Jr. Dinos made a charge and were within 8 points at halftime.

After the half, the game belonged to the Jr. Dinos. By controlling the pace, pressuring the opponent’s point guard, and using timely defensive stops, the lead was cut to 1 point with just over 2 minutes to play. After a few key possesions resulted in turnovers or missed shots, the Cougars were able to capitilize and pulled ahead for good down the stretch. The Cougars were led by the outstanding play of Point Guard Jeff Price, out of Lord Beaverbrook High school, as well as Mark Lynch.

The Jr. Dinos were lead by Andrew Wytsma. Andy had an outstanding game scoring 26 points, grabbing 11 rebounds including 5 offensive, and controlled the paint against a much bigger Mount Royal squad. The second half outburst was also lead by Point Guard Michael Laffin, and Guards David Ness and Mike Haggarty, who’s defensive pressure forced the tempo back in the Dinos favour.

The Jr. Dinos next game will be against the Jr. Trojans also of Calgary. The Trojans are the biggest rival of the Jr. Dinos.