The Dover Bay Dolphins wanted to go out with good memories from provincials, and they were able to accomplish that.
The team won its last two games of the 2010-11 season this past weekend at the B.C. senior AAA boys’ basketball championships in Langley. The results meant that Dover claimed 13th place at B.C. high school sports’ most high-profile tournament.
After starting the tourney with a 63-52 loss to Pitt Meadows on Wednesday and then a 65-42 setback against Sir Charles Tupper on Thursday, the Dolphins changed their fortunes with a 51-49 win over the Argyle Pipers on Friday. Jason McKee scored 15 points in that one, including the game-tying and game-winning baskets in the final minute. Rory Bell added 11 points.
Dover then wrapped up the tourney Saturday with a convincing 66-43 win over Mt. Baker. McKee and Seme Rabeh each scored 12 points in that one.
Richmond’s R.C. Palmer Griffins are this year’s senior AAA provincial champions after they beat the Vancouver College Fighting Irish in Saturday’s final, 71-63.