A total of 9 chapters participated in these games, from three Regionals. The US Western Regional was represented by a men's volleyball team from Glendale CA., two men's basketball teams from Montebello CA., and a women's basketball team from Los Angeles CA. The US Eastern had New Jersey's women's volleyball team, Boston's men's basketball team as well as New York's men's basketball team. Canada had Cambridge, Montreal and Toronto represented with various teams in all catagories.
The New York basketball team played it's first game Friday night versus Montebello A. The game was fast and furious from the beginning, as Montebello applied full court pressure. Scott Zakian (the 1997 Homenetmen of New York's Player of the Year) injured his right ankle early in the game, however played the remainder of the game. New York only trailled by 5 points at half time 32-27. The second half started with New York committing turnover after turnover to give Montebello a commanding 18 point lead. New York was able to cut the lead down to 10, but as time ran out New York lost 66-55
The second game was on Saturday at 3:00 PM vs Montreal B which earlier in the day had upset Toronto. New York outmatched Montreal with its hight. Defensive rebounds were quickly turned into fast break layups, however Montreal stayed in the game trailling 42-33 at half time. In the second half New York opened up the lead to 16 points, only to see Montreal bring it back down to 6 with about 7 minutes remaining. Arek Papelian and Scott Zakian were unstoppable down the stretch as New York won 77-61.
The semi-final game was played at 6:00 PM versus Montreal A, New York was coming off a two hour rest. Both teams exchanged baskets early and no one had a big lead. With 12 minutes remaining in the half Scott Zakian picked up his third foul and was forced to the bench. Ari Papelian dominated the boards for New York until he was forced out with his third foul in the first half. The referees were calling a tight game early, however as the game went on thier calls were not consistent. New York led at half time 30-27. As the second half started New York took a six point lead. Zakian picked up his fourth foul two minutes in on a fantom call. With 5 minutes remaining and New York holding on to 4 point lead; Ari Papelian picked up his fourth foul, and after disagreeing with the referee he picked up his fifth foul on a technical call. Montreal tied the game at 51 with the four free throws. With 1 minute remaing New York trailed 58-57. Thats when the bad officiatting took over the game. New York three times had posation and everytime no call was made by the officials on aparent fouls. Trailing 60-57 Scott Zakian attempted a 3-pointer for the tie, but was fouled by a Montreal player with two hands to the body. As Scott fell to the ground; no foul was called, his shot was short of the basket. Eddie Shamlian got the ball and scored with 2 seconds remaining, New York asked for a time out but were dennied by the referees; New York lost 60-59.
In the men's basketball finals Montebello A defeated Montreal A by 25 points.
In women's basketball Los Angeles defeated Toronto.
Glendale won the men's volleyball defeating Montreal.
Montreal's women defeated New Jersey for the volleyball championship.
Toronto girls won in basketball while Montreal came in second.
Montreal boys finished first in basketball, Toronto second.
Floor hockey Toronto captured first in men's and second in boys, while Montreal won in boys and got second place in men.
Overall it was a good weekend for all the participents which numbered over 250. The Toronto organizing committe did a great job with the games, venues, and parties. New York is looking forward for the 22nd games which will be held in Montreal in November of 1998.