Waterloo CI Vikings (WCSSAA #1)
The Vikings will have little time to reflect on their heartbreaking loss to KCI in the WCSSAA finals, as the CWOSSA "AAAA" tournament kicks off on Friday.
The Vikes have any number of players that can go off for double figures, including Shelby Kurt, Carly Tithecott, and Lindsay Taylor. Bria Dietrich brings up the defensive intensity on that side of the ball for the Vikes.
I look for WCI to secure yet another OFSAA "AAAA" spot with a trip to the finals.
Centennial CVI Spartans (D10 #2)
The Spartans, who did not participate at the CWOSSA "AAAA" championships last season, will be making a return trip to the big dance.
Centennial finished 3rd overall in the D10 league (10-4), thanks in part to strong play from Laura Brown, who was the Spartans' leading scorer in every regular season game this season but one --- tallying a 16.0 PPG average. Grade 10 rookie Charlotte Clarke, has impressed playing up at the senior level and provides some added front court depth. Chloe Korol is also a key contributor.
St. Mary's HS Eagles (D8 #1)
Like the Vikings, the Eagles are coming away from a heartbreaking final loss, theirs coming to St. David in the D8 championship game (37-35).
Like last year where they went winless, the Eagles will face an uphill battle in pool play. Guard Naomi Lance and Amanda Proulx will have to be at the top of their game for the Eagles to advance out of pool play.
Pool B
JF Ross Royals (D10 #1)
The Ross Royals, runners up to Bishop Mac in the D10 league might actually be the heavy underdogs in the "B" pool despite their successful season to date.
Grade 12 forward Gemma Bullard, who also actually played overseas for England's U-18 team this summer (scoring 15 points in a game against Finland), will have to have a better performance than in the D10 finals, where Bishop Mac keyed on her and held her to 3 points.
Stephanie Monroe, Vanessa Martini, and Mackenzie Merkeley will all be counted on for solid contributions this weekend.
St. John's College Eagles (D5 #1)
The Eagles, who played at the "AAA" level last season, have made the jump up to Quad-A with ease. It goes without saying that they are the favourites entering this tournament, after some impressive wins over some Ontario powerhouses (including WCI) ---- they have a current record of 37-0 on the season.
Kelly Van Leeuwen and Andrea Polischuk lead a balanced attack for the Green and White.
SJAM Highlanders (WCSSAA #2)
The Highlanders might be able to make some noise in this tournament, and I'll predict them to claim the 2nd spot in "B" pool over the Ross Royals.
Jordan Tomas is a prolific scorer, while Krista Van Slingerland is a consistent second option for the Highlanders. Rochelle Thiel adds depth for SJAM.
Pool Predictions
"A"
Waterloo CI 2-0
Centennial CVI 1-1
St. Mary's 0-2
"B"
St. John's 2-0
SJAM 1-1
JF Ross 0-2
Semifinals
WCI over SJAM
St. John's over Centennial
Final
St. John's over WCI
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