The Winnipeg Sea Bears secured their first Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) title by defeating the Brampton Honey Badgers 98-84 in the championship game. Simon Hildebrandt, a local favorite, clinched the victory with a crucial three-pointer in front of a record-breaking crowd of 12,519 at Winnipeg’s Canada Life Centre. Xavier Moon, a three-time CEBL MVP, led the Sea Bears with 29 points, including an impressive performance from beyond the arc. Moon, who returned to the CEBL this season after a five-year hiatus, was instrumental in overcoming the absence of the injured star forward Teddy Allen. Jelani Watson-Gayle and Hildebrandt also contributed significantly to the Sea Bears’ victory with their three-point shooting and scoring prowess. On the opposing side, Sean East II led the Honey Badgers with 27 points, while Trentyn Flowers added 20 points. Despite a valiant effort, Brampton trailed throughout the game, ultimately falling short in the final quarter. Sea Bears’ head coach Mike Raimbault expressed his joy over the team’s championship win, emphasizing the organization’s deserving achievement. The CEBL championship, initially planned as a three-game series, reverted to a single-game format due to unforeseen circumstances, culminating in the Sea Bears’ triumph. Both teams displayed resilience and determination throughout the playoffs, with the Sea Bears emerging victorious after a hard-fought journey.