Like their junior counterparts, all of the top seeds on the senior side "held serve" in qualifying round action, setting up the following quarterfinal games:(1) Cameron Heights vs. (8) Glenview Park
RS: CHCI 61-35
My Pick: CHCI by 24
The Gaels controlled the regular season meeting between these clubs, and that was despite GPSS star Sean Davidson having a decent scoring performance (21). I look for the Gaels to advance through to the semifinals in this one.
(2) SJAM vs. (7) Galt
RS: SJAM 65-52
My Pick: SJAM by 15
These teams met way back in.....November, so you're talking about two different teams at this point of the season. I expect a high-scoring affair here, with the 'Landers to be ahead at the end.
(3) Grand River vs. (6) Eastwood
RS: GRCI 68-55
My Pick: GRCI by 10
Like one of the junior quarterfinals, these teams met only a week ago, so we'll see what that "familiarity" does here. Add in the fact that it's a decent rivalry, and this could arguably be the best of the quarterfinals today. I look for the Rens to get tested, but to come through with the win and advance.
(4) KCI vs. (5) WCI
RS: KCI 63-50
My Pick: WCI by 3
Both teams are playing pretty well down the stretch, so this is a tough one to pick. I'll go with the Vikes against my alma mater, provided they can keep this one in the 40s or very low 50s. A score like their regular season meeting certainly favours the Raiders.
