Mark's Picks: Tuesday, October 26th

YTD D10 Senior Picks Record:  38-2 (.950)
YTD WCSSAA Senior Picks Record:  50-7 (.877)

Getting right to work here.....

D10

Guelph CVI (6-4) at Orangeville (0-10)
My Pick:  GCVI
The Gaels should continue their grasp on 4th place in the D10 league, which is important as it would mean a first-round playoff game at home.

Bishop Mac (10-0) at St. James (1-9)
My Pick:  BMac
Shouldn't be an issue here for the Celtics as they seek to improve to 11-0.  The Lions are playing much better as of late, but don't quite have enough firepower to take out the Celtics.

Lourdes (5-5) at Centennial (3-7)
My Pick:  OLOL
With Lourdes' injuries, this is essentially a toss-up in my opinion.  I'll take the Crusaders today.

JF Ross (8-2) at Centre Wellington (7-3)
My Pick:  CWDHS
This game is extremely important, as the winner will likely have home-court advantage in a possible semi-final game (should these clubs finish 2nd and 3rd).  Though Jaime Janssen is out for the Falcons, CWDHS did play well without her against Bishop Mac.  I'll take CW to continue Ross' struggles against teams named "Falcons" (CWDHS or OSCVI) this season.

WCSSAA

(Note a couple of changes from the WCSSAA website)

KCI (7-1) at Preston (6-2)
My Pick:  KCI
As I've stated a couple of times, the "meat and potatoes" of Preston's schedule really kicks in this week with games against KCI and WCI.  Though I don't think it will be a blowout here, look for the Raiders to be ahead at the end.

SJAM (3-5) at WCI (8-0)
My Pick:  WCI
Though the WCSSAA website has "PHS vs WCI", process of elimination says that it will be SJAM taking the court against the Vikes today.  Oh, and WCI should improve to 9-0 today as well.

Eastwood (6-2) at Elmira (4-4)
My Pick:  ECI
Provided they don't have a "tournament hangover" after a strong outing this past weekend, look for the Rebels to take this one on the road.

Galt (5-3) at Jacob Hespeler (3-5)
My Pick:  GCI
The Ghosts should get a big win today and improve their positioning in a muddled group of WCSSAA teams in the standings.

Cameron Heights (7-1) at Forest Heights (1-7)
My Pick:  CHCI
A Cameron win coupled with a Preston loss would virtually secure a first-round bye for the Gaels.  I think they'll do their part, anyways, on the road today.

Southwood (4-4) at WODSS (2-6)
My Pick:  SSS
A Southwood win today would clinch them a playoff berth.  I look for them to win a close game on the road to do so.

Bluevale (5-3) at Grand River (3-5)
Pick:  BCI
An intriguing upset possibility here, but I'll stay safe and roll with the Knights today.

Bye Win (HHHS):  Glenview Park (after coming oh-so-close last Thursday, they are awarded their first win of the season).