The HBOIERC Huskies varsity boys basketball team from Norway House, Manitoba, earned a decisive 86-69 victory over the Oscar Lathlin Collegiate Wolverines on February 27, 2026. The win took place during the round-robin stage of the MHSAA Zone 11 “AA” Varsity Boys Basketball Championship, a regional tournament that brings together top high school teams from across Northern Manitoba.
According to the MHSAA, the Huskies finished the competition in fourth place. The team advanced to the bronze medal game but fell to Flin Flon’s Hapnot Collegiate Institute with a final score of 72-48.
The high-scoring performance against Oscar Lathlin, which is located on the Opaskwayak Cree Nation, is a significant achievement for the Norway House program, as it helps the team stay in the conversation for a wildcard spot in the upcoming provincial championships. Records from Basketball Manitoba show that Oscar Lathlin ended the tournament in fifth place after winning their final game against Nisichawayasihk Neyo Ohtinwak Collegiate with a score of 61-42.
The regional championship title was won by Margaret Barbour Collegiate Institute from The Pas, who defeated Frontier Collegiate Institute 101-54 in the final match. These tournament results are used to determine provincial rankings and help school officials plan for the travel and costs associated with competing in southern Manitoba later in March 2026.
For families in Norway House, these games are an important part of community life and local pride. The Huskies’ strong showing in the tournament provides a positive boost for the school’s athletic program and helps with future fundraising efforts for the team.
