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Rusnell clings to life at B.C. Scotties

Jen Rusnell and her rink at the 2012 B.C. Scotties Tournament of Hearts wrapped up the event in a four-way tie for fourth place.

Jen Rusnell and her rink at the 2012 B.C. Scotties Tournament of Hearts wrapped up the event in a four-way tie for fourth place.

Rusnell lost this morning to Roselyn Craig's Victoria Curling Club 7-5 in nine ends at the North Shore Winter Club in North Vancouver. But the parity in the field kept Rusnell alive along with seven of the 10 rinks.

The Prince George Curling Club foursome, including skip Rusnell, third Kristen Fewster, second Blaine Richards and lead Amber Cheveldave, finished with a 5-4 record along with Victoria's Kelley Law, Richmond's Marilou Richter and Victoria's Nicole Backe.

At 2:30 p.m. Rusnell will face Backe in one tiebreaker while Law and Richter face off in the other semifinal. The winners will play-off tonight at 7 p.m. for a spot in the 3-4 page playoff game.

Rusnell lost to Backe during the round robin 8-4.

Kelowna's Kelly Scott secured first place with a 7-2 record defeating Brenda Garvey (0-9) in the morning draw and will face Marla Mallett (6-3) tonight at 7 p.m. in the 1-2 page playoff game with the winner advancing to Sunday's final.