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The F.H. Collins Warriors made it close, but a late run by the Porter Creek Rams sealed a 41-30 championship victory for the junior varsity girls Friday afternoon in Porter Creek.

Down 30-16 early in the third quarter, the Warriors went on a late run to bring the score to within five, 33-28.

But the Rams, led by tournament MVP Hannah Milner's 19 points, rediscovered their game in time, and went on a late run to win gold.

"It was really exciting,鈥� the 15-year-old told the Star post-game. "It means a lot.鈥�

Milner said her team struggled to start the season, but gelled in time for the Yukon Championship.

"We learned to bond with each other,鈥� the Grade 10 student explained. "I think everyone gave the best ability that they can.鈥�

Jacy Sam scored nine points, and Karyin Qui chipped in eight for the Warriors in the loss. Both were named tournament all-stars.

"I'm super proud of my girls,鈥� said Warriors coach Tyler Bradford. "They played with a ton of tenacity and heart. We missed a few easy shots around the basket that could've maybe turned the game the other way, but that's how it goes. They played all out the whole game.鈥�

Rams coach Nicole Cross said hard work paid off for her team.

"The girls worked hard all year long,鈥� she said after the victory. "We felt that although all of our games have been very tight, we definitely hoped to push for the win.鈥�

"Our season got off to a bit of a tricky start,鈥� added assistant coach Kasia Leary. "We had to figure out the number of girls we were going to have in senior and junior.

Once we got into a rhythm in practice, we noticed a difference in games. It came together pretty quickly.鈥�

Other tournament all-stars included Delaney Paul (Porter Creek), Justice Billyr (Carmacks) and Kelly Mahoney (Vanier).

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In the Grade 8 girls basketball final, the F.H. Collins Warriors edged the Porter Creek Rams 28-26 to win gold. The Warriors were led by tournament all-麻豆社区Jamie Joe-Hudson and MVP Danika Nelson.

Rams standouts Thea Carey and Maya Greenough were named to the tournament all-麻豆社区team, as were Marika Kitchen (Vanier) and Jen Mendelson (F.H. Collins).