Playing one of their better halves of the spring league season the Jr. Dinos Club Basketball Team ran away from the Old Chargers en route to a convincing 99-62 victory. Despite holding a 46-36 lead at halftime, the Dinos looked non-energetic in the first half committing 11 turnovers, and giving up many easy hoops to the opposition. However, the second half was a completely different story. The Jr. Dinos defense held the Old Chargers to 26 points which included 6 points on 2 three pointers in the waining minutes of the game. The team’s overall defensive intensity, and focus allowed them to score 53 points while committing only 2 turnovers.

The co-outstanding players of this game were swingman Mike Berlando and Point Guard Trevor Debolt. Mike, who has been improving every game after returning from an ankle injury late in his high school season, led the Dino scoring with 16 points on 7 of 12 shooting while grabbing 5 rebounds including 4 offensive. Trevor had his most complete outting of the spring season. He did an excellent job leading the team in the second half, while pushing the tempo dishing out assists, and keeping the turnovers low. Trevor finished the game (a stat sheet stuffer) with 9 points on 4 of 6 shooting, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals and 2 blocks. With reserve Point Guard Kendall Boese out of action due to a hip injury, the Dinos will look to Trevor to continue his fine play going into tournament action this weekend.

The Dinos had a total of 5 players in double figures. Berlando with 16, while Cam Perry added 13. Ian Tomaszewski continued his consistent play of the spring (another stat sheet stuffer). While guarding the opposing team’s best player, Ian quietly added 13 points, 5 rebounds, 6 defensive touches, 3 assists and 2 steals. The other two double-digit scorers were Tyler Fidler with 13, and Jordan Bachynski with 12.

The win for the Jr. Dinos pushed them ahead into 4th place in the Airdrie Elite East Spring League, a tremendous accomplishment after finishing the regular season last year at 2 and 7. This means the playoffs will see them as the top seed in the 4th vs. 5th place match-up against the Roswell Rayguns. In their only other meeting, the Jr. Dinos narrowly beat the Rayguns on a last second lay-up by Tyler Fidler. Game action is Tuesday, June 6th at 8:15pm at Bert Church High School in Airdrie.

The Jr. Dinos also continue their tournament play this upcoming weekend in the Sheep River Shootout. The Jr. Dinos hope to defend their tournament title of a year ago as they play all games at Foothills Composite High School in Okotoks, AB. The Jr. Dinos open up action against the Calgary Selects Grade 11 team at 5:30pm at FCHS on Friday, June 2.