Grand River's star G/F was fantastic on both ends of the floor, pouring in 22 points to help the #9-seeded Renegades knock off the #8 Raiders by a 42-30 final.
Both teams showed some nerves early, with the Rens assuming a 6-5 lead after the opening frame. However, in the second quarter, Grand River established their press and several KCI turnovers allowed Grand River to go on a 7-0 run to start the second frame.
They would outscore KCI 17-5 in the decisive second quarter, and would hold on to their halftime margin (22-10) in the second half.
Leticia Skeete added 6 for GRCI, while Olivia Nelles paced the Raiders with 12. Nikaya Snell added 8 more for KCI.
Grand River will now face the unenviable task of trying to defeat the CWOSSA #1 team, the WCI Vikings, next Tuesday in Waterloo.
Here's the rest of Tuesday's results:
Bluevale 58, SJAM 18
My Pick: BCI by 25
The #5 Knights advanced with little difficulty, thanks to 13 each from Kailee Sawyer and Natalie Bishop. Sam Fowler had 6 for SJAM.
Southwood 39, Preston 37
My Pick: SSS by 10
I noted in my picks column yesterday that "I think it'll be a relatively close one over in West Galt". Talk about an understatement as the Sabres barely survived the Panther attack. Nicole Barnard had a game-high 18 to help Southwood out, while Taylor White was also in double-figures with 10. Ashley White (17) and Taylor Devries (10) topped the PHS scoring.
Elmira 41, Forest Hts. 30
My Pick: EDSS by 6
The Lancers got some revenge for their early season loss to FHCI by advancing to the QFs on Thursday. Julia Frey was the lone Lancer in double figures, with 11, while Krista Wiens added 8. Blair McNaughton had a game-high 22 for the Trojans.
Senior Quarterfinals: Tuesday
(1) WCI vs. (9) Grand River
(2) Jacob Hespeler vs. (7) Elmira
(3) Waterloo-Oxford vs. (6) Southwood
(4) Cameron Hts. vs (5) Bluevale
AAAA Teams Remaining: WCI, WODSS, Cameron Hts., Bluevale, Grand River.
AAA Teams Remaining: Jacob Hespeler, Southwood, Elmira
(Note: The Top 2 AAA & AAAA teams will advance to CWOSSA, while the 3rd place AAA & AAAA teams will play a CWOSSA qualifying game)
