INUVIK - Some Samuel Hearne students had more on their menu than just a bagged lunch last week.

A lunchtime three-on-three basketball tournament was held, starting on Tuesday afternoon.

Drew Kisoun shoots the ball while Andrew Greenland awaits his turn during a game of bump. - Dez Loreen/NNSL photo

The playoffs saw more than 80 male and female participants forming 19 teams.

Paul Rivard, 17, one of the older players in the playoff, said the tournament was good practice for the upcoming Cager tournament in Yellowknife.

"I heard about the tournament on the announcements, we made our team right away," said Rivard.

Rivard's group of players boasted CJ Haogak, Josh Drescher and Justin Pascal. The team lost their first two games and won their last two, which put them in a game against the teachers.

"We lost to the teachers' team," said Rivard.

"They were just too tall."

Now Rivard wants to work on his jump shot, to have his game ready for the Cager.

"I can't quite dunk yet, but maybe one day," he said.

Sean Alldridge, 14, one of the younger players on the court, has been active in many school-related activities, such as the lunchtime hockey league.

"I'll play any sport, it doesn't matter which one," said Alldridge. "I love them all. It was an intense tournament. I had a good time."

Samuel Hearne all-star Geo Pascal also spent his lunchtime draining three pointers and drinking victory.

"We were undefeated in the whole bracket," said Pascal.

"We only had two points scored on us for the whole series."

Pascal said the tournament was full of eager students who wanted to come out on top.

"It was always busy and I liked it," said Pascal.