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NLIS 3 March 14, 2002 (Tourism, Culture and Recreation) The following is being distributed at the request of Sport Newfoundland and Labrador: Provincial Pepsi Basketball Championships The Newfoundland and Labrador Basketball Association kicks off it�s 2002 Pepsi Minor Provincial Championships this weekend, March 15-16. A record 300 teams have applied to compete in the events over the next six weekends. The Under-11 Boys event will take place at St. John Bosco in Shea Heights, with a total of eight teams entered. Teams include: St. John Bosco, St. Kevin�s of the Gould�s, Holy Cross of Holyrood, St. Francis of Assisi of Outer Cove, St. Bonaventure�s of St. John�s, Newtown Elementary of Mount Pearl, St. Catherine�s of Mount Carmel and St. Patrick�s of Bay Bulls. The Under-11 Girls event will take place at St. Kevin�s School in the Gould�s with five teams competing for the title. Teams include: St. Kevin�s, St. Bonaventure�s of St. John�s, St. Francis of Assisi of Outer Cove, St. Edwards of Dunville and Newtown Elementary of Mount Pearl. Tournament play commences Friday afternoon and will conclude with championship games on Saturday evening. Media contact: Margaret Kennedy, NLBA, (709) 576-0247. 2002 03 14 2:30 p.m. |
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