Here we go with what looks like it could be an interesting year in WCSSAA senior boys basketball.....good luck to all teams!
Today's slate of games seem fairly obvious from a picks perspective --- at least on paper --- there's a reason why the games are played! That being said, we'll see what impact long football/volleyball seasons and "early season jitters" play in today's matchups.
Anyways, right to the picks (all games are 5:00pm starts)
Preston at SJAM
Pick: SJAM
The Panthers aren't to be taken lightly (as I mentioned in my league preview), but I think that the Highlanders have too much offensive firepower here, especially on the friendly (or shall I say unfriendly?) rims at SJAM. As a sidenote, I believe that SJAM coach Steve Maloney will be sitting this one out as a result of a double-technical (one game suspension) at CWOSSA last season. We'll see what impact that plays, if any.
Cameron Heights at Jacob Hespeler
Pick: CHCI
This one might get interesting considering the suspensions that the Gaels are dealing with. That said, they showed they could win games this weekend without those involved and I'll take them to win down in Cambridge.
WCI at KCI
Pick: WCI
KCI always plays well at home, but I think the Vikes have a bit too much size for the Raiders to handle. WCI should win by double digits here.
Forest Heights at Galt
Pick: FHCI
The "new look" Trojans will unveil their brand of basketball down in Galt here. It's going to be good enough to get them an opening day win in a game that might not be close.
Bluevale at Huron Heights
Pick: BCI
Not sure if Stefan Cvrkalj will be suiting up today or not for Bluevale, but the other Knights got plenty of experience playing without him over the weekend. I'll take the Knights to give many of the Huskies' rookies a rude welcome to senior basketball here.
Eastwood at Southwood
Pick: SSS
Though the Eastwood Rebels should be vastly improved from a season ago, I don't think it's going to be quite enough to take out Southwood here today.
Grand River at Glenview Park
Pick: GRCI
The Rens should have no trouble on the road in posting their first win of the season.
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