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For the fourth time in six years, Jason Jacobson's curling season has ended one step shy of the Brier. Jacobson is the third on the Brad Heidt team, who lost in an extra end to the Bruce Korte rink in the SaskTel Tankard final on Sunday. "After losing the SaskTel Tankard final to Bruce Korte on Sunday, our team is disappointed to say the least," said Jacobson. "We knew that we were the best team there and that we had to prove it. Unfortunately, fatigue from 11 games straight and an unlucky pick in the first end of the final which netted Korte two points may have led to our 6-5 extra end defeat. Regardless, we wish our friends on the Bruce Korte team the best of luck at the Brier. They played very well in the final and deserved the win." Although they won't be wearing Saskatchewan green at the Brier this year, Jacobson is very proud of his team. "We have proven that we can be one of the best teams in the world in our first year together," said Jacobson. "We are setting our goals even higher for next year, as we will attempt to retrieve a Brier appearance, a Slam title, and a coveted Olympic Trials spot." Jacobson and the rest of his team will have to chalk up this year's tankard to experience for now. Sunday's loss in the finals was Jacobson's fourth Provincial final loss in six years, while Heidt lost his seventh lifetime Provincial final loss. "It has been proven by many great players that if you keep putting yourself in a winning position, you will eventually come out on top," said Jacobson. "I know this will prove true for us." The Heidt rink will make an appearance in one more event this year - the World Curling Tour Championship beginning March 30 in St. John's, Newfoundland. The top 16 teams in the world have been invited to play for a total purse of $150,000 and a first place prize of $40,000. Unfortunately, Jacobson will not be able to attend, due to his Police College training in Regina. "I wish my team the best of luck," said Jacobson. "Thank you to everyone who cheered us on, sent e-mails, and supported us at the Tankard and throughout the entire season."
