Buckeye Trail senior Elian Arick, a 6-foot-10 standout, secured a Division I basketball roster spot at Kent State by turning innate potential into on-court excellence. By leading the OHSAA in blocks, he showcased a defensive talent that rose to meet the challenge of a Division I opportunity.

High school basketball teams across the North Okanagan are converging in Vernon for a week-long showdown. Known as the Subway Battle of Vernon, the event features six boys teams and four girls teams battling for city bragging rights before the Christmas break.