Manitoba

Neepawa Tigers JV Squad Secures Dominant Win in Carberry Tournament

By

Emma Kelly
February 16, 2026 9:35 am

The Neepawa Tigers junior varsity boys’ basketball team showcased their offensive strength at a tournament in Carberry, Manitoba, on February 14, 2026, defeating the host Carberry Cougars 76-33 . The victory serves as a momentum builder for the squad as they navigate a competitive winter season .

According to the Rogers Scoreboard provided by Basketball Manitoba, the game was part of a round-robin slate that featured teams from Virden, Swan Valley, and the Glenboro-Baldur area .

The lopsided win on Saturday followed a much tighter contest earlier in the weekend . In a Friday round-robin match, Neepawa narrowly fell to Swan Valley in a 63-60 nail-biter . Other tournament highlights included a massive 113-14 victory for Crocus Plains over Swan Valley and a 66-42 win for Virden over Glenboro/Baldur .

This 43-point victory over the Cougars mirrors the team’s performance from earlier this year . Neepawa previously bested the same Carberry squad with an identical 77-31 score during a game held on January 7, 2026.

The recent tournament results offer local fans a glimpse into the team’s progression as they prepare for the upcoming MHSAA postseason . The decisive win over Carberry marks a high point for the Neepawa squad, demonstrating their ability to bounce back after narrow losses against regional rivals .