ESTEVAN - The Estevan Basketballers provided some fun during the Family Day long weekend by hosting winter tournaments in both basketball and volleyball.
The basketball tournament was held at the Estevan Comprehensive School's gymnasium on Feb. 17 and 18. The Estevan Flamethrowers emerged as the tournament champions, defeating Chef Manny Restobar's entry out of Weyburn. Dustin Wilson of Estevan was named the tournament's MVP.
Care & Cole and Ofelz finished third. JS Truckmart, Sunlife Financial and Gerry's Freezer Meats also had teams entered, and there were squads from Estevan, Oxbow and Carlyle.
As for the volleyball tournament, it was held Feb. 19 from noon to 5 p.m. The Estevan Stingers took top spot. Cheevough was second, the Believers were third and the Sirens were fourth.
Jeffrey Lorenzo was named the tournament's MVP.
The Estevan Basketballers committee is comprised of volunteers from the Filipino Canadian community who want to provide recreational sports events for Estevan and its nearby towns.
