WCSSAA Senior: Trojans Stay Unbeaten By Squeaking Past Bluevale

The Forest Heights Trojans remained unbeaten during WCSSAA regular season play by squeaking out a 1-point road win at Bluevale Collegiate on Tuesday afternoon.

That's not to say that Bluevale didn't have their chances in the waning moments of the game.

Down 47-46 with :20 left, BCI guard Fraser Voll came up with a huge steal at halfcourt, but was unable to finish on a lay-up at the other end.  After FHCI secured the rebound, FHCI guard Javon Masters was fouled and headed to the free throw line, where he missed the front end of the 1-and-1.

Bluevale had the ball back with :13 to play, where Stefan Cvrkalj looked to give them a win with a three-pointer, only to come up empty ---- giving the Trojans the 47-46 win.

Srdjan Stanviuk had 14 to lead the Trojans, while Paul Anderson netted 9.  Cvrkalj had a game-high 24 points for Bluevale, with Karsten Beney adding 8.

Other scores on Tuesday were:

SJAM 50, Eastwood 44
My Pick:  SJAM
A bit closer than they might have liked, but the Highlanders stay undefeated in league play with the win.  Edem Ame led SJAM with 18, while Theshawn Berry netted 10.  ECI received 11 from Mirza Zahic, and 9 each from Jerelle Vaughan and Patric Pincea.

Cameron Heights 73, Grand River 67 (OT)
My Pick:  CHCI
It took overtime, but the Gaels get the important win in another solid game on Tuesday between top-ranked teams.  Nebojsa Djeric had 25 and Stefan Cucak 21 to lead Cameron; Osama Qahwash had a game-high 26 for GRCI with Brodi Verbiski adding 13.

KCI 51, WODSS 45
My Pick:  KCI
The Raiders are now 5-3 after a win at W-O.  Lazar Dabic paced the Raiders with a 24-point effort, while Alex Galea added 10.  For W-O, Andy Trimmel had 10, while Jesse Dodgson and Kyle Weber had 8 each.

Preston 53, Southwood 44
My Pick:  SSS
Win #1 on the year for PHS comes at the expense of the Southwood Sabres.  Rookie Wes Meertens had 16 to lead Preston while Sean Holmes had 13.  Brian Doran did what he could for Southwood on Tuesday night, with a 17-point performance.  Mack Collins had 8 more for SSS who fall to 3-5.

Jacob Hespeler 50, Glenview Park 48
My Pick:  JHSS
It was a close one down in south Cambridge but the Hawks come away with the 2-point win.  Josh Kirkham (14) and Joel Perkins (11) led the way for Hespeler, while Devin Vinandy (18) and Erist Wame (13) led Glenview.

Huron Heights 54, Galt 48
My Pick:  HHHS
The Huskies get back in the win column with a key win over AAA rival Galt.  Sean Samuel was held to just 15 points, but Shayan Butt added 12 and the Huskies got it done on defense.  Nic Bradford had a game-high 16 for Galt with Jack Simmons adding 8.

WCI - Bye Win (EDSS)


WCSSAA Senior Standings
T1.  SJAM 8-0*
T1.  Forest Heights 8-0*
3.  Cameron Heights 7-1*
4.  Bluevale 6-2
T5.  Grand River 5-3
T5.  KCI 5-3
T5.  WCI 5-3
T8.  WODSS 3-5
T8.  Eastwood 3-5
T8.  Southwood 3-5
T8.  Huron Heights 3-5
T12.  Galt 2-6
T12.  Jacob Hespeler 2-6
T12.  Glenview Park 2-6
15.  Preston 1-7

* - clinched playoff berth