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An amazing weekend at the Island Swish tournament

An amazing weekend at the Island Swish tournament in Nanaimo @island.swish for our boys. 3 of our GRIND teams (U13, U15, & U17) played in this tournament with all teams finishing top tier. 3 games in one day + travel beyond of all fellas! Big congrats to our GRIND U15 squad on winning their division bringing home the gold.

GRIND U17 (2-1) took 🥈coming up short in the championship game.
GRIND U15 (3-0) 🏆🥇Great job fellas. Keep grindin’!
GRIND U13 (2-1) with an impressive 🥉 finish. All defense next practice hehe.

And to our amazing GRIND Family thank you for your continuous amazing cheers and support of these athletes! ❤️‍🔥🏀👏🙌

Much love to @island.swish @mekthe for another awesome tournament 🤟🤟

We’re right back at it this weekend fellas! Let’s get it! #THEGRINDNEVERSTOPS #NEVERGIVEUP #ItsAWayOfLife #KeepItG

What a incredible weekend at the Vikes Nation Shoo

What a incredible weekend at the Vikes Nation Shootout tournament @bcbballevents for our boys. All 7 of our GRIND teams (U11-U17) played in this tournament with 6 of our teams competing in the top Gold division against some the tuffest elite competition and programs across Western Canada.

The progression in our boys is truly remarkable and one thing about it & one thing for sure The Grind Will Never Stop. Compete til the very end no matter what. Beyond proud of you guys and our amazing GRIND Family, Coaching Staff, and supporters 🤟🤟♾🏀

GRIND U11 (1-3)🥉
GRIND U12 (3-1)🥈
GRIND U13 (0-4)🎖
GRIND U14 (1-3)🎖
GRIND U15 (0-4)🎖
GRIND U16 (1-3)🎖
GRIND U17 played up in the top Varsity Division (1-3)🎖

We’re here now fellas. Now the real grind begin. We right back at it again. Let’s get it!

Here’s some flicks of our U11, U12 & U14 in action over the weekend. #THEGRINDNEVERSTOPS #NEVERGIVEUP #ItsAWayOfLife #KeepItG

📸: @spencerpickles | @douglasdebeck | @bcbballevents

*Announcement* Stick to the script, don’t quit a

*Announcement* Stick to the script, don’t quit and this is what you’ll get… @ryan.ba5tian receiving that phone call was live 🤟🤟🔥🔥

We’re super duper proud of you dawggg !!! Congratulations to you Ryan, the Bastian Family, & The Mariners @viumbb Can’t wait to watch this next season. Let’s Go !!! 👏💯🇨🇦🏀🤟 #TheGrindNeverStops #NEVERGIVEUP #ItsAWayOfLife

Posted @withregram • @viumariners 🏀 We are very excited to highlight three Island student-athletes coming to VIU as part of the @viumbb recruiting class of 2022-23: Wyatt Brandsema-Stokes (Victoria), Ryan Bastian (Ladysmith), and Markus Modrovic (Victoria). Welcome to the Mariners family!

@pacwestbc @allcanadiansportsnetwork @viuniversity #basketball #PACWESTBC #VIUMariners #recruits #VancouverIslandUniversity #VIU

Beyond proud of all of our teams that participated

Beyond proud of all of our teams that participated in the 2022 BC Spring Shootout Tournament over the Memorial Day weekend in Vancouver.

GRIND U15 finished 🥈
GRIND U16 finished 🥈
GRIND U17/18 finished (2-2) coming up short in some tuff loses. Great way to bounce back on Day 2️⃣

Much love & appreciation to @bcbballevents for another awesome tournament 🤟🤟

We’re right back at it this weekend fellas! Let’s get it! #THEGRINDNEVERSTOPS #NEVERGIVEUP #ItsAWayOfLife #KeepItG

It’s with much gratitude & respect to Sport for

It’s with much gratitude & respect to Sport for Life for inviting me to participate in the 2022 Sport for Life Summit and be a panelist. An inspirational day filled with lots of learning and collaboration with other amazing local organizations, initiatives, and programs.

Appreciate the time I got to spend with Elder and Senior Advisor, Alex Nelson of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreational Council. A member of the Musgamagw Dzawada’enuxw tribes of the Kwakwala- speaking people. Our guy & CEO Terrell Evans @infamt8lack (The Grind) was honored to speak with him discussing youth, sports, and our love for one another's culture & what’s next. The time is right now & super dope to be a part of this life changing mission. #THEGRINDNEVERSTOPS #NEVERGIVEUP #ItsAWayOfLife #EndRacism #KeepItG
🖤🧡🤎💛❤️💜💚💙🤍🤟🤟♾

📸: Sport For Life

7 Deep over the weekend at the BC Spring Showcase

7 Deep over the weekend at the BC Spring Showcase @bcbballevents . Remarkable 2-2 finish for our U11 squad couldn’t be more proud of these young ballers & our amazing GRIND Family!

Keep grindin’ fellas! 🔥🏀♾🤟🇨🇦🇺🇸🌟#THEGRINDNEVERSTOPS #NEVERGIVEUP #ItsAWayOfLife

📸: Doug (Charlie’s Dad) is niceeee.

Congratulations to our GRIND U12 squad on winning

Congratulations to our GRIND U12 squad on winning their division at BC Spring Showcase tournament @bcbballevents .

Earned > Deserved. Great job lit goofies 😁 & to our amazing GRIND FAMILY cheering was electric.

Beyond proud of you all! 🏆🥇👏☝️🏀🤟
#THEGRINDNEVERSTOPS #NEVERGIVEUP #ItsAWayOfLife

The Dawggg is off to Camosun College joining other

The Dawggg is off to Camosun College joining other GRIND standout & teammate Lucas Sheets suiting up for the @chargers_mbb next season‼️ “Mal is one of the most resilient and remarkable kids I’ve ever met. A legit grinder.” Mal & Sheets this 2-3 duo is going to be even scarier to witness on the college stage. Let’s get it🔥🤟🤟♾

We are beyond proud of you Mal! Congratulations to you Malachi, the Bryden Family, & The Chargers. Let’s Go !!! Keep grindin’ 👏💯🇨🇦🏀🤟 #TheGrindNeverStops #NEVERGIVEUP #ItsAWayOfLife

Posted @withregram • @chargers_mbb Another one!

Next up is Malachi Bryden who has committed to the Chargers MBB program!

“Malachi is a young man of high character who has repeatedly demonstrated to the coaching staff that he is hungry to put in the work to further develop as a player. He is an outstanding athlete and has the ability to become an impact defender, and has already shown signs of being a dangerous offensive threat slashing to the hoop. His shooting has improved significantly, and we are excited for him to continue his upward trajectory.”

- Head Coach, Geoff Pippus

Welcome, Mal!

*Announcement* GRIND standout Lucas Sheets is head

*Announcement* GRIND standout Lucas Sheets is headed to play at Camosun College @chargers_mbb suiting up for the Chargers next season‼️ ”The best kept secret outta BC… Sky’s the limit!”

We are beyond proud !!! Congratulations to you Lucas, your family, & coaches. Camosun y’all got one !!! Let’s Go. We’re already looking forward to next season. Keep grindin’ 👏💯🇨🇦🏀⛹️‍♀️🤟 #TheGrindNeverStops #NEVERGIVEUP #ItsAWayOfLife

Posted @withregram • @chargers_mbb The Camosun Chargers Men’s Basketball is pleased to announce the commitment of Lucas Sheets out of Belmont High!

“Lucas has an offensive game beyond his years. His blend of guard skills, size, and athleticism make him a match-up problem and a potential impact player from the minute he steps onto campus. He has the ability to be a special player at Camosun and at the next level and we are excited to work with him.”

- Head Coach, Geoff Pippus

Welcome, Lucas!

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