The Drumheller Valley Secondary School Girls Dynos were at full strength on January 14 and 15 for a tournament in Chestermere. Sickness and injuries held them back in their previous tournament. The Dynos faced some stiff competition and left with a 1-2 record.
“We almost had two lines, which makes a huge difference,” said head coach Ryan Hatch. “It wasn’t just five so the girls weren’t as tired.”
The Dynos first game in the tournament was against the host team Chestermere Lakers, one of the toughest teams around.
The Dynos held their own for quite awhile, but things pulled away from them later in the game and the Dynos lost.
The Dynos then faced the girls team from Cochrane High School. The Dynos rallied and came through with a win.
“We had a really good game. The girls played well defensively and offensively. It was our largest offensive output of the year,” said Hatch.
The win sent the Dynos to the consolation, but they lost to a squad from Calgary.
“The girls played well, it was a sign that the girls have a lot of potential, but we also have work to do as well,” said Hatch. “This is a really good group of girls, they get along and spend time together, so it’s always fun. They’re positive win or lose.”
On Monday, January 16, the Dynos braved the cold and travelled to Three Hills for some league action.
Fatigue and no time to prepare caused the Dynos to struggle offensively and as a consequence lose to the Three Hills team.
“The girls knew it wasn’t their best game and they’re excited to face them again, because we can match them,” said Hatch.
The Dynos will be taking a break from basketball next week, although final exams will test them mentally. The Dynos will be back on the court on Monday, January 30, in Acme, and at home at DVSS on February 1 against Trochu.