The Raiders have been making a name for themselves the last few years as an "under the radar" team without a lot of "starpower" ---- but who always seem to come together and play excellent team basketball to finish among the semifinalists (or even finalists two years ago) in the WCSSAA senior league.
Yesterday, they travelled to West Waterloo and took out the SJAM Highlanders on their home floor by a 51-48 final. I had said yesterday that if the Raiders could keep it in the 40s they'd have a shot and they kept the (potentially) high-flying 'Landers, who came into play averaging nearly 60 PPG, under the 50 mark and picked up the win.
From an SJAM perspective, this ruined a tremendous performance from guard Edem Ame, who poured in 30 points in the loss. Alex Galea led the KCI attack with 16.
The Raiders' remaining games (which look to be winnable if they continue their strong play) are against Preston and Jacob Hespeler. I for one definitely didn't see them as a 9-3 team entering the season, especially after they dropped their first two games on the year. They seem to be peaking at the right time, so let's see if they can keep it going after the exam break.
Other games on Tuesday:
Cameron Heights 72, Galt 59
My Pick: CHCI
In a high-scoring affair in Kitchener, the Gaels got 27 from Nebojsa Djeric and 11 from Amjed Osman en route to the win over Galt. The Ghosts received a nice effort from Nic Bradford, who poured in 26, while Gabe Vidal added 13.
Eastwood 59, WODSS 44
My Pick: ECI
Entering the game on the edge of the playoff picture with a 3-6 record, the Rebs pick up a crucial win at home over WODSS. Steffon Heyliger (11) and Zaman Sindy (10) keyed a balanced Eastwood attack, while Colton Roe had a game-high 13 for the Crusaders with Chris Thomson adding 9.
Forest Heights 68, Jacob Hespeler 43
My Pick: FHCI
The Trojans were too much in this one for the Hawks, thanks to the efforts of Srdjan Stanviuk (15) and Javon Masters (14). Josh Kirkham had 12 for JHSS, while Joel Perkins added 10.
Bluevale 71, Glenview Park 43
My Pick: BCI
The Knights seem to be back in the groove after their weekend at the Silver Fox, as they end their 2-game slide in WCSSAA play with a convincing win over GPSS. Stefan Cvrkalj netted 26 for Bluevale, while Karsten Beney was back in action and scored 12. Erist Wame had 11 for GPSS.
WCI 54, Preston 53
My Pick: WCI
WCI gets by the suddenly surging Preston Panthers --- barely. Grade 11s Jacob Ranton (15) and Dani Elgadi (11) helped get the Vikes past a 20-point effort from Preston's key grade 11 guard, Wes Meertens.
GRCI over HHHS
GRCI: Filip Cvrkalj 21
Southwood --- Bye Win (EDSS)
WCSSAA Senior Standings; Remaining Games
1. Forest Heights 10-0** (REM: vs. CHCI, vs. SJAM)
T2. SJAM 9-1* (REM: @ WCI, @ FHCI)
T2. Cameron Heights 9-1* (REM: @ FHCI, vs. WCI)
T4. Bluevale 7-3* (REM: @ GRCI, vs ECI)
T4. KCI 7-3* (REM: vs PHS, vs JHSS)
T4. Grand River 7-3* (REM: vs BCI, EDSS bye win)
7. WCI 6-4* (REM: vs SJAM, @ CHCI)
T8. Waterloo-Oxford 4-6 (REM: vs SSS, vs GPSS)
T8. Eastwood 4-6 (REM: EDSS bye win, @ BCI)
T8. Southwood 4-6 (REM: @ WODSS, vs HHHS)
T11. Huron Heights 3-7 (REM: @ GPSS, @ SSS)
T11. Galt 3-7 (REM: vs JHSS, @ PHS)
T11. Jacob Hespeler 3-7 (REM: @ GCI, @ KCI)
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T14. Preston 2-8 (REM: @ KCI, vs GCI)
T14. Glenview Park 2-8 (REM: vs HHHS, @ WODSS)
* - clinched playoff spot
** - clinched first round bye
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