The Celtics put home a lay-in at the buzzer for a thrilling 65-64 win, that advanced them to the semifinals against top-seeded Holy Trinity of Oakville.
This came after also beating Burlington Notre Dame at the buzzer in a 59-56 morning win (Michael Ganson, 16).
Despite another solid effort in the semifinals, the Celtics ended up on the short end of a 68-55 game. Mitchell Wood had 15 for the Celtics while Trevon McNeil led the Titans with 24.
The Celtics next play in the 3rd place game, today at 6:00pm at Cathedral HS in Hamilton against Cardinal Newman (Stoney Creek).
The other CWOSSA team in the tournament, the St. Mary's Eagles, lost their opener to Oakville Loyola by a 68-65 final. Jake Babic poured in 29 points for Loyola, while Nathan Riley had 16 to lead the Eagles.
St. Mary's rebounded in their second game to get past Brother Andre (Markham) 83-79 in overtime. Telloy Simon had 25 to lead the Eagles there.
St. Mary's will play Burlington Notre Dame in the "Roach/Towler Final" at Cathedral today at 1:30pm.
