MacNeill Ravens will be looking to cap off a perfect season in the Richmond Senior Boys Basketball League with their first-ever city championship but there are plenty of hurdles in their way.
The Ravens (9-0) were expected to make short work of the Cambie Crusaders (1-8) when the eight team tournament tipped off yesterday at Burnett secondary, however, there are six other schools fully capable of spoiling their quest.
"I think this year is by far the most balanced competitive year I have seen. I think there are 7 teams that could possibly win it. MacNeill is the favourite as they finished league play undefeated but they had four wins by four points or less.," said Paul Eberhardt, head coach of seven-time defending champion RC Palmer.
The Ravens and Griffins are both currently ranked among the top 10 2A schools in the province.
The McMath Wildcats and the surging McNair Marlins are top 10 ranked 3A schools, while the McRoberts Strikers, Richmond Colts and Hugh Boyd Trojans are capable of knocking off anyone.
The semi-final games tip-off at 6:15 and 8 p.m. tonight. The final goes on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
