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In photos: Crusaders, Golden Suns take home Hoopla titles

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Pictures shot by StarPhoenix photographer Michelle Berg tell the story of Saturday’s Hoopla finals in Saskatoon.

Published Mar 24, 2025  •  1 minute read

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Holy Cross Crusaders’ Goloom Bein made the winning basket to defeat Walter Murray Marauders 93-91 in Saturday’s Hoopla final. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

After a defeat in the city championship, the Holy Cross Crusaders returned strong and beat the Walter Murray Marauders on the last play of their gold-medal match, to be crowned 5A boys Hoopla provincial basketball champions.

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In a decisive victory in the girls championship, Regina’s LeBoldus Golden Suns crushed the Swift Current Ardens 81-59 to take home the provincial title.

StarPhoenix photojournalist Michelle Berg was there to capture the action as the final games played out Saturday night at St. Joseph High School.

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Holy Cross Crusaders defeat Walter Murray Marauders 93-91 in Saturday’s Hoopla final at St. Joseph High School. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Arrayah Singh of Regina LeBoldus reaches for the ball in the 5A girls Hoopla final against Swift Current. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Holy Cross Crusaders fans cheer on their team. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Holy Cross’s Kian Tyson takes a shot during the Hoopla final. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Raphael Mutungolo of Holy Cross attempts to stop Walter Murray’s Lucas Hawley in the Hoopla final. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Hayden Kot of LeBoldus and Sarah Neustaeter of Swift Current keep a close eye on the ball during the 5A girls final. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Kian Tyson of Holy Cross tries to keep control of the ball. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Walter Murray Marauders fans cheer on their team. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Walter Murray’s Nickolay Khivrich battles with Holy Cross’s Kian Tyson. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Holy Cross players sport their gold medals after beating Walter Murray 93-91 in the Hoopla final. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Hayden Kot of LeBoldus drives the ball during the 5A girls final against Swift Current. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Holy Cross’s Daniel Tabien and Walter Murray’s Zach Hawley reach for the ball. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Holy Cross’s Goloom Bein moves the ball downcourt during the Hoopla final. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Walter Murray players react after a tough loss in the Hoopla final. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Kian Tyson of Holy Cross tries to block a shot by Walter Murray’s Nickolay Khivrich. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Holy Cross Crusaders fans record the final seconds of play in the Hoopla final. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
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Holy Cross Crusaders’ Goloom Bein (with ball) made the winning basket to defeat the Walter Murray Marauders 93-91 in the Hoopla final. Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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