Spring League Semifinals: Kankam Stuns the Top Seed, Championship Set
ACE Spring League · Semifinals · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Kalamalka Secondary
Semifinal night delivered everything the playoffs promise: a statement win, a runaway blowout, and a comeback for the ages. When the final buzzer sounded at Kalamalka Secondary, the championship field was set — and the league’s top seed was left watching from the outside.
The opening semifinal saw Team Daniel put together a complete performance, controlling the pace from the tip with strong defense and steady scoring.
Team Blacks competed until the final buzzer, but on this night, Team Daniel simply proved too much — gradually stretching the lead and never letting their grip slip.
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Player of the Game
Benedict · Team Daniel
Outstanding from start to finish — key plays on both ends of the floor that carried Team Daniel into the next round.
Semifinal · Byron Erupts
Team Byron
80–40
Team Oeun
The second semifinal produced one of the biggest statements of the season. From the opening minutes, Team Byron’s energy and defensive intensity overwhelmed Team Oeun — and they never looked back.
Marcus paced the scoring attack as the lead ballooned, turning a playoff game into a showcase.
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Player of the Game
Maeda · Team Byron
Felt all over the court — hustle, leadership, and a knack for the winning play earned Player of the Game honours.
Game of the Night · The Comeback
Team Kankam
57–53
Team On
The game of the night pitted the league’s top seed, Team On, against Team Kankam — and it turned into an unforgettable playoff battle. Team On came out firing and built a lead approaching 20 points, stars logging heavy minutes on a short bench.
But Team Kankam refused to quit. Taking advantage of fresh line changes and relentless effort on both ends, they chipped away at the deficit — a team-first approach, suffocating defensive pressure, and timely baskets fueling an incredible comeback.
Fast StartJune drives past GeorgeUpset SealedFlo & Team Kankam celebrateThe PushOlta attacks the rimRun It BackAleeya runs the offense
When the final buzzer sounded, Team Kankam had completed one of the biggest upsets of the season, punching its ticket to the championship game.
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Player of the Game
Amaré · Team Kankam
Led by example throughout the comeback and delivered when his team needed him most, securing Team Kankam’s place in the final.
Championship Night — Thursday, June 11
The ACE Spring League season wraps Thursday night at Kalamalka Secondary School.
5:00 PM
Consolation
Team BlacksvsTeam Oeun
6:00 PM
Third Place
Team OnvsTeam Daniel
7:00 PM
🏆 Championship
Team ByronvsTeam Kankam
After the final, ACE Hoops will recognize the league’s top performers with the announcement of the ACE Spring League All-Stars and additional league awards as we celebrate another successful season.
Can’t make it to the gym? Catch every minute of Championship Night live on the ACE Hoops YouTube channel.
Team Blacksvs
Team Oeun
Team Onvs
Team Daniel
Team Byronvs
Team Kankam