In my predicted order of finish......
The Contenders - Part I
1. SJAM
Gone are Taylor Allen and Justin Tomas, along with guys that didn't get all the scoring accolades but put in some work on the court (i.e. Keith Stinson).
This year's team is looking to get SJAM to the provincial playdowns for the third time in four years. To get there, they will rely heavily on veteran forward Jake Robinet, guard Jordan James, transfer Matthias Hamm and rookies Edem Ameh and Ben Reyhani.
2. Bluevale
Showed at the Heinbuch that they're still going to be competitive. Stefan Cvrkalj, who already has a couple 30+ outings, will probably lead the league in scoring. Of course, WCSSAA teams will be trying to take him away as best they can. If the Knights can develop consistent second, third, and fourth options, they might make an appearance in the championship game.
3. Forest Heights
The Trojans should be in the thick of things yet again this year. G/F Taylor McNaughton leads the way for the Trojans, who also return F Srdjan Stanivuk. A couple guys coming up from junior should see some minutes, including F/C Ben Nikkel.
4. Cameron Heights
Cameron Heights' possesses an interesting roster ---- one that could make some noise once they gel. Guard Stefan Arezina will be their top performer, and is capable of putting up 20+ points with regularity (something he actually did last year while in grade 11). As for this year's crop of youngsters, they bring up a few contributors from last year's WCSSAA finalist club, including Shaady Garas, Stefan Cucak, and Adnan Shah.
The Potential Surprise Teams
5. KCI
The Raiders have a veteran club that should again be competitive. They are one of the early favourites for one of WCSSAA's three "AAA" CWOSSA berths. Furthermore, as an "AAA" school they have a very favourable schedule that helps them avoid a couple of the top teams.
Vocal leader Arben Kalaba leads this year's KCI club, and he will be helped out in the starting lineup by Tristan Ruddock and Graham Notar-McLean. Fifth year forward Darnell Simpson, who provides some athleticism, scored double figures in a couple Heinbuch games for the Raiders.
6. Grand River
The Renegades are loaded at guard, which might be a nice way of saying that Grand River is small.
Gone is Jose Colorado, but the backcourt is in the capable hands of Osama Qahwash and grade eleven rookie Brodi Verbiski, arguably the top junior player in the region last year. Look for those two to lead a high-powered Renegade offense.
7. Southwood
A team that might be a little under the radar this year, the Sabres if you recall moved most of their top grade 10s up last year to the senior ranks. Although they took some lumps, they improved and it should benefit them heading into this year's campaign.
Mackenzie Collins, Mark Stotesbury, and Brian Doran are the guys to watch in red.
The Sabres are probably about a year away from a great chance at a WCSSAA title, but they might be able to pull some surprises this year too.
8. Waterloo CI
Whenever you think the Vikes are going to have a down year, they usually manage to stick around and find a way to be competitive.
Alex Copp & Jasper Wesson should lead the charge for WCI.
The Rest....
9. Eastwood CI
10. Galt CI
11. Waterloo-Oxford
12. Huron Heights
13. Jacob Hespeler
14. Elmira
15. Preston
16. Glenview Park
The Contenders - Part I
1. SJAM
Gone are Taylor Allen and Justin Tomas, along with guys that didn't get all the scoring accolades but put in some work on the court (i.e. Keith Stinson).
This year's team is looking to get SJAM to the provincial playdowns for the third time in four years. To get there, they will rely heavily on veteran forward Jake Robinet, guard Jordan James, transfer Matthias Hamm and rookies Edem Ameh and Ben Reyhani.
2. Bluevale
Showed at the Heinbuch that they're still going to be competitive. Stefan Cvrkalj, who already has a couple 30+ outings, will probably lead the league in scoring. Of course, WCSSAA teams will be trying to take him away as best they can. If the Knights can develop consistent second, third, and fourth options, they might make an appearance in the championship game.
3. Forest Heights
The Trojans should be in the thick of things yet again this year. G/F Taylor McNaughton leads the way for the Trojans, who also return F Srdjan Stanivuk. A couple guys coming up from junior should see some minutes, including F/C Ben Nikkel.
4. Cameron Heights
Cameron Heights' possesses an interesting roster ---- one that could make some noise once they gel. Guard Stefan Arezina will be their top performer, and is capable of putting up 20+ points with regularity (something he actually did last year while in grade 11). As for this year's crop of youngsters, they bring up a few contributors from last year's WCSSAA finalist club, including Shaady Garas, Stefan Cucak, and Adnan Shah.
The Potential Surprise Teams
5. KCI
The Raiders have a veteran club that should again be competitive. They are one of the early favourites for one of WCSSAA's three "AAA" CWOSSA berths. Furthermore, as an "AAA" school they have a very favourable schedule that helps them avoid a couple of the top teams.
Vocal leader Arben Kalaba leads this year's KCI club, and he will be helped out in the starting lineup by Tristan Ruddock and Graham Notar-McLean. Fifth year forward Darnell Simpson, who provides some athleticism, scored double figures in a couple Heinbuch games for the Raiders.
6. Grand River
The Renegades are loaded at guard, which might be a nice way of saying that Grand River is small.
Gone is Jose Colorado, but the backcourt is in the capable hands of Osama Qahwash and grade eleven rookie Brodi Verbiski, arguably the top junior player in the region last year. Look for those two to lead a high-powered Renegade offense.
7. Southwood
A team that might be a little under the radar this year, the Sabres if you recall moved most of their top grade 10s up last year to the senior ranks. Although they took some lumps, they improved and it should benefit them heading into this year's campaign.
Mackenzie Collins, Mark Stotesbury, and Brian Doran are the guys to watch in red.
The Sabres are probably about a year away from a great chance at a WCSSAA title, but they might be able to pull some surprises this year too.
8. Waterloo CI
Whenever you think the Vikes are going to have a down year, they usually manage to stick around and find a way to be competitive.
Alex Copp & Jasper Wesson should lead the charge for WCI.
The Rest....
9. Eastwood CI
10. Galt CI
11. Waterloo-Oxford
12. Huron Heights
13. Jacob Hespeler
14. Elmira
15. Preston
16. Glenview Park
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