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Junior Lancers in second in boys’ basketball action

February 6, 2026

LCCVI had four players hit double figures in its 90-12 win over Wallaceburg in junior AA action.

Joey Edgar, Remi Gorry and Ammar Alfaldi led the 5-2 Lancers with 17, 16 and 15 points respectively. Colten Anjema added 12 points. The Junior Lancers are 5-2 on the season.

The regular season ends next week with the playoffs set for the following week.

The Lancers improved to 3-2 in senior play with a 76-53 win over Wallaceburg.

No scoring details were released.

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