The first step on the road to the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association provincial curling championship is in the books for Moose Jaw curling teams.
Five teams from local leagues booked their spots in the next round of competition at the recent city championships and will now represent Moose Jaw at the district tournament in Assiniboia this coming weekend.
The Peacock Toilers emerged with two city titles, claiming gold in both the girls and boys divisions.
The Toilers girls team of skip Kaylee Hogeboom, third Abby Hogeboom, second Callista McQueen, lead Kelsey McQueen and coach Barb Owens took a 10-6 win over Cornerstone in their title game, with both teams advancing to districts.
The Peacock boys rink of skip Dayne Heisler, third Riley Cushway, second William Newton, lead Trevor Coxe and coach Tanya Heisler defeated Vanier to claim their city title. Both will now play in Assiniboia with the aim of landing a spot in regionals.
The Central Cyclones team of skip Blake Montgomery, third Emily Osmachenko, second Laine Burnham, lead Ash Kruizenga, spare Tess Kuetback and coach Elaine Robson won 9-6 over Riverview, with both teams joining third-place Peacock at districts.
The top teams from districts will advance to regionals in Regina during the Mar. 1 weekend, followed by girls provincials in Ituna, boys provincials in Gull Lake and mixed provincials in Lampman during the Mar. 8 weekend.
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