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In Photos: Saturday night fever at 53rd annual BRIT championship

In Photos: Saturday night fever at 53rd annual BRIT championship

Fans flocked to the championship Saturday night at Saskatoon’s 53rd annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament. Photojournalist Victor Pankratz was there.

Walter Murray Marauders' Zach Hawley gets off a pass against Raymond Comets' defender Houston Ralph during the final of Saturday's Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) on Jan. 14, 2023.
Walter Murray Marauders’ Zach Hawley gets off a pass against Raymond Comets’ defender Houston Ralph during the final of Saturday’s Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) on Jan. 14, 2023. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

After a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans flocked to the championship Saturday night at the 53rd annual Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT).

Raymond Comets of Alberta were pleased to be that 53rd championship team. They pulled off a 74-65 come-from-behind victory over the hometown Walter Murray Marauders, watched by a packed house at the Kelly Bowers Gymnasium.

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Fans take in the action during the final.
Fans take in the action during the final. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Walter Murray Marauders’ Zach Hawley goes up for a shot during the final against the Raymond Comets.
Walter Murray Marauders’ Zach Hawley goes up for a shot during the final against the Raymond Comets. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Walter Murray Marauders’ Datiel Fountaine fights for position with Raymond Comets’ Nathan Nielsen.
Walter Murray Marauders’ Datiel Fountaine fights for position with Raymond Comets’ Nathan Nielsen. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Raymond Comets’ Everson Harker is pressured by Walter Murray Marauders’ defender Datiel Fountaine.
Raymond Comets’ Everson Harker is pressured by Walter Murray Marauders’ defender Datiel Fountaine. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Fans take in the action during the final of Saturday’s Bedford Road Invitational Tournament.
Fans take in the action during the final of Saturday’s Bedford Road Invitational Tournament. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Walter Murray Marauders’ Dilyn Morin drives against the Raymond Comets’ Aiden Arcus.
Walter Murray Marauders’ Dilyn Morin drives against the Raymond Comets’ Aiden Arcus. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Walter Murray Marauders’ head coach Kirk Jones instructs his players during the final.
Walter Murray Marauders’ head coach Kirk Jones instructs his players during the final. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Raymond Comets’ Aiden Arcus takes a shot over Walter Murray Marauders’ defender Zach Hawley.
Raymond Comets’ Aiden Arcus takes a shot over Walter Murray Marauders’ defender Zach Hawley. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Fans take in the action during the final of Saturday’s Bedford Road Invitational Tournament.
Fans take in the action during the final of Saturday’s Bedford Road Invitational Tournament. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Announcer Jordie Hughton works at the scorer’s table during the final of Saturday’s Bedford Road Invitational Tournament.
Announcer Jordie Hughton works at the scorer’s table during the final of Saturday’s Bedford Road Invitational Tournament. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Raymond Comets’ Aiden Arcus lets out a yell.
Raymond Comets’ Aiden Arcus lets out a yell. Photo by Victor Pankratz /Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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