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         caption:A Glenview player stretches to reach the puck in a game March 6 against Hilltop at George Bell Arena as part of the 12th Annual Tawny Richard Memorial Hockey Tournament.
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BRIEFS

Results are in for girl's Ontario basketball championships

Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and Bloor West basketball teams came home with medals from the 2008 Ontario Cup Girls Basketball Championships in London and Windsor held from March 25 to 27.

The Etobicoke Storm U10 novice, division 2, with the Etobicoke Basketball Association, won gold.

The North Toronto Huskies U10 novice, division 3, with the North Toronto Basketball Association, took home fourth place honours.

The Scarborough Blues U11 atom division 1, with the Scarborough Basketball Association, won the bronze medal.

Toronto Triple Threat, U12 major atom, division 1, who are based in Bloor West, won fourth place in the championships.

About 114 teams from across Ontario competed in three age categories in 12 divisions.

Coaches get some recognition

The Coaches Association of Ontario has launched a program to recognize and celebrate dedicated coaches.

The association is looking for Ontario's greatest coaches to be recognized for its Coach-of-the-Month initiative. A coach will be selected and featured on the association's website.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be kept on file for up to six months.

Visit www.coachesontario.ca for a nomination form.

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