THE RUNDOWN

Quarter-finals action wrapped up on day four of the 2026 U15 and U17 National Championships as eight teams secured a semifinals berth, and consolation action continued at Bishop’s University in Sherbrooke, Quebec on Thursday.

NOTEWORTHY

• New Brunswick escaped with a 62-61 victory over Saskatchewan in U15 women's consolation play. In a game that featured multiple lead changes, Callie Evans paced New Brunswick with 23 points, while Oluchi Ezeokafor chipped in 15 as the contest came down to the wire.
• Ontario booked a pair of semifinal berths with dominant performances in both age groups. The U15 women cruised past Nova Scotia 112-40, while the U17 women pulled away for a 97-44 win over New Brunswick. After trailing 20-14 at the end of the first quarter, Ontario responded with a commanding run to secure the victory. Both teams will face British Columbia in the semifinals.
• Alberta also advanced both of its teams to the semifinals. The U15 women defeated Newfoundland and Labrador 89-47, while the U17 women held off Manitoba 58-50. Alberta's U15 squad will face host Quebec in the semifinals, while the U17 women will take on Nova Scotia for a spot in the championship game. 

STAND OUTS

• Esther Yugu, Manitoba, U15 Women – 20 PTS, 6 STL, 66.7% FG
• Callie Evans, New Brunswick, U15 Women – 23 PTS, 6 REB. 6 STL
• Lily Sundeen, Saskatchewan, U15 Women – 17 PTS, 4 REB, 4 BLK
• Makayla Scott-Bush, Ontario, U15 Women – 21 PTS, 7 REB, 8 STL, 83% FG
• Laila Ashley, Ontario, U15 Women – 21 PTS, 100% FG, 6 AST
• Julia Ghiz, Prince Edward Island, U17 Women – 22 PTS, 6 REB
• Grier Holt Mellor, Saskatchewan, U17 Women – 21 PTS, 4 REB, 7 STL
  

RESULTS

All results can be found HERE

NEXT UP

Semifinal action is set to tip-off on Day 5 tomorrow as eight teams will battle for a spot in the gold medal game – all medal games are set for Saturday, Aug. 8.