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St. Mary’s Catholic School in Vegreville was the host site of the Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association (ASAA) 1A Provincial Basketball Championship March 14-16. Following St. Mary’s March 15 match up against the Breton Cougars, Assistant Principal Darby Murphy remarked that it is “an absolute honour and privilege” to host the championship which featured the top 1A basketball teams in the province. “Our hope was to bring some attention to Vegreville,” said Darby. In addition to providing an economic boost to the town by bringing approximately 180 athletes, 30 coaches, families and numerous spectators; the event also raised the profile of the school. Darby said they received “nothing but praise” as host school and for the facilities it offers. He estimated that 100 volunteers, including staff and students, donated their time to make it the best experience possible for all involved. Not only was the atmosphere fantastic, but so was the play of the teams that came from: Worsley, Fox Creek, Calgary, Oyen, Consort, Coalhurst, Airdrie, Coaldale, Forestburg, Paradise Valley and Breton. Being the host school, St. Mary’s was
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