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Flin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen delivered the following member's statement in the legislature on Monday: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an incredible young team's accomplishment. This year, Flin Flon's Hapnot Collegiate Senior Kings Basketball team was top of their division, winning their zone banner and placing fourth at the AAA Provincial Basketball Championships. The team showed that with dedication, passion and teamwork, anything is possible. The Hapnot Senior Kings Basketball team was enthusiastic to begin the season back in November. With the anticipation of success, the team strived to attain three goals: win their zone banner, achieve a high ranking provincially, and make northern Manitoba proud. Well, Mr. Speaker, the team accomplished all three goals! The Hapnot Senior Kings played a challenging season which led to an impressive record, four tournaments titles and a rank of third in both of the Winnipeg tournaments the team entered. At provincials in Winnipeg, the Flin Flon team's first game of the championship had an early start at 9 am. When the boys entered into the gym, the team noticed loud cheering coming from the stands. As it turned out, a group of devoted parents had driven eight hours through the night to make it on time for the early game. The incredible support shown to the team from their parents, their peers, and their community helped to lead the young men to rank fourth in the province. The Provincial Championship also recognized Sam Kingsley with the Players Choice Award. The basketball team created excitement throughout the community. People were engaged in sport and proud of the school team. The young men became a positive example of commitment, drive and teamwork. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask all members here today to join me in congratulating the Hapnot Collegiate Senior Kings Basketball team for their impressive season. It is also important to thank the coach Don Dyke, assistant coaches Neil Campbell and Dale Wride, as well as the parents and community who encouraged the team to work together to achieve success. Congratulations! Hapnot Senior Kings Basketball Team 2013: Sam Kinsley, Garrett Whitford, Nick Yewchuk, Ben Wride, Luke Holubec, Riley Rachuk, Blake Wallaker, Max LeClerc, Ryan Russell, Zack Reykdal, Dustin Hartery, Nick Novasal.
