NINE MILE RIVER: A Nine Mile River basketball player had a standout performance that led her team to the championship title.
Blair Livingstone was named player of the game in the final as her Bedford Eagles defeated the Slam to capture the U14 girls Basketball N.S. provincial title.
She had 17 points in the 54-33 win.
She was the top scorer in a 55-27 win against Community YMCA and was named the player of the game in the victory over the Axe, by a score of 43-34.
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Livingstone is a rookie on the Eagles. She’s excited to return next season and fight for the banner.
The Eagles entered as a lower seed so knew they had to work hard to win the championship.
“I think the team did the work and we could never have done it without our coaches,” said Livingstone.
“We are close team and we work well together.
“Our coaches are the best and they pushed us to our potential.”
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Eagles coach Lucas Wride commented on Livingstone’s performance over the season.
“Blair once again demonstrated tremendous development over the course of the season which allowed her to have a standout provincial tournament,” he said. “She has a fiery competitive spirit that is contagious and feeds our team.
“Blair played with heart, passion and a clear purpose that helped push the team to another provincial championship.
“I was very proud of her and our entire team for the work they put in this season.”
