In tonight's WCSSAA Senior final (8:30pm at Cameron Hts), we've got ourselves the matchup that most people expected throughout the year.
The Bluevale Knights (12-0 regular season) finished their regular season undefeated and then promptly dispatched of #8 Preston and #4 KCI in convincing fashion.
SJAM, whose lone loss was to Bluevale in regular season play (51-49), had close playoff victories over Forest Heights (by 6) and Cameron Heights (by 5).
Both of these clubs match-up very well on paper. Both clubs have a bit of size (Bluevale with 6'6" Andrew Beney & 6'6" Perrin Smith off the bench). SJAM has 6'7" forward Jake Robinet patrolling the paint.
Both have solid guards. Bluevale with Moser favourite Stefan Cvrkalj and SJAM with grade 11's Ben Reyhani & Edem Ame (who has assumed a lot of the PG duties, at least in the semifinal).
Both teams also thought that they "didn't play well" in their regular season matchup. And, both get a chance to play well tonight and earn a WCSSAA senior title.
A lot is on the line here --- Bluevale is seeking their first senior championship in school history. SJAM is looking to continue their success and establish themselves as the current "dynasty" in WCSSAA senior boys' hoops.
As for me? I'm taking the Knights. They're hot right now and I think they'll outscore the Highlanders in this one.
****Prediction: Bluevale 67, SJAM 55****
Lineups (Projected Starters are Bolded)
SJAM Highlanders' Roster (Visitors - Dark Uniforms)
#1 - Derek Trinh, 5'7" G, Grade 11
#5 - Brian Reiter, 6'0" F, Grade 12
#14 - Edem Ame, 6'0" F, Grade 11
#15 - Jordan James, 5'7" G, Grade 12
#20 - Ben Reyhani, 6'0 G, Grade 11
#21 - Kwame Botchway, 6'1" F, Grade 12
#24 - Matthias Hamm, 6'3" F, Grade 12
#25 - George Makres, 5'11" G, Grade 12
#31 - James Butler, 6'2" F, Grade 12
#32 - Jahna Lampert, 5'10" G, Grade 12
#33 - Jake Robinet, 6'7" F, Grade 12
#42 - Scott Breadner, 6'1" F, Grade 12
#50 - Muhammad Khalid, 6'4" F, Grade 11
Head Coach: Mr. S. Maloney
Assistant Coaches: Mr. P. Kalbfleisch, Mr. M. Quigley, Mr. C. Price
Bluevale Collegiate Knights' Roster (Home Team - Light Uniforms)
#2 - Jamie Balsillie, 6'1" PG, Grade 11
#3 - Stefan Cvrkalj, 6'4" PG, Grade 12
#4 - Andrew Beney, 6'6" C, Grade 12
#5 - Fraser Voll, 6'2" PG, Grade 12
#10 - Nikola Jovovic, 6'1" SG, Grade 11
#11 - Adam Zack, 6'1" SG, Grade 12
#12 - Drew Ballak, 6'2" PF, Grade 12
#13 - Karsten Beney, 6'2" SG, Grade 12
#14 - Pinal Gandhi, 6'1" SG, Grade 11
#21 - Perrin Smith, 6'6" PF, Grade 11
#22 - Jeff Dinsmore, 6'3" PF, Grade 12
#23 - Chris Casher, 6'3" PF, Grade 11
Head Coach: Mr. D. Theodosiou
Assistant Coaches: Mr. Z. Stevanovic, Mr. R. Serviss, Mr. D. White
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