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UPDATED: L.V. Rogers 0-4 at girls basketball provincials

Nelson’s L.V. Rogers Secondary is off to a rough start at the AA girls basketball provincials in Langley.
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The L.V. Rogers senior girls basketball team is playing at the provincials in Langley. From left

Nelson’s L.V. Rogers Secondary had a rough time at the AA girls basketball provincials in Langley.

LVR lost their final game earlier Saturday 53-32 against Caledonia, placing them last in the 16-team tournament.

They fell 66-40 Friday morning to Southridge, dropping their record to 0-3.

LVR guard Naomi Perkins led the way for her team with 12 points, shooting 4-13 from the floor and 4-7 from the free throw line. Although they built a modest 6-1 lead the in opening minutes, by the half LVR was down 35-22.

LVR opened the tournament Wednesday with a 100-41 drubbing at the hands of Immaculata. On Thursday they fell 94-36 to Rick Hansen Secondary. Perkins had 13 points in the latter game, shooting 6-14 from the floor.

The Nelson school entered the provincials ranked 15th.

The finals are set for 3:30 p.m. Saturday between Little Flower Academy and Immaculata.



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