In yesterday's D10 play, the Bishop Macdonell Celtics ensured themselves of finishing no worse than 2nd overall in the standings by defeating the JF Ross Royals, 53-39.The win means that Bishop Mac (10-1) is now three games clear of third place teams Ross (7-4) and Guelph CVI (7-4), with three games to play. The Celts also own tiebreakers over both teams, having defeated them twice during league games.
In Thursday's win, Marcela Gadzinsca had 10 points and Jess Burke added 9 for the Celtics. Julia deReijke had a game-high 13 for Ross, with Maddy Darling adding 10.
Favoured teams were victorious in the rest of Thursday's senior action.
St. James was tested on the road at CWDHS, but pulled out a 40-34 victory. Donna Zen (12) and Kelsey Widdrington (10) had double-digit efforts for the Lions, while Maddie Fennell and Nikki Sinkner scored 8 each for the Falcons.
Centennial moved to 9-2 with a 51-42 road win at Lourdes. Carter Godman (13) and Emma Cain (10) were the CCVI high scorers, while Aida Raab knocked home 17 points for the Crusaders with Rainey Psenicka adding 10.
The other game was never in doubt as the GCVI Gaels dumped the Orangeville Bears by a 77-17 final. Scoring details weren't immediately available.
D10 Senior Standings
1. Bishop Mac 10-1
2. Centennial 9-2
T3. Guelph CVI 7-4
T3. JF Ross 7-4
5. Lourdes 6-5
6. St. James 4-7
7. CWDHS 1-10
8. Orangeville 0-11
Junior
In D10 junior action on Tuesday, the biggest game was between two 8-2 teams (CCVI & OLOL), a game in which Lourdes was victorious by a 40-28 final to move into sole possession of second place. Jessica Mathieu was the game's high scorer, with 15 points for Lourdes.
The Bishop Mac Celtics, meanwhile, remained unbeaten by defeating JF Ross 47-25. Sophia Nash (18) and Grace Drewry (11) led the way for the Celtics, while Catie Terrey and Alessia Bolzon had 9 apiece for the Royals.
The other games on Tuesday didn't have full scoring details reported. St. James topped CWDHS 44-17, and Guelph CVI got past Orangeville 25-17.
D10 Junior Standings
1. Bishop Mac 11-0
2. Lourdes 9-2
3. Centennial 8-3
4. Guelph CVI 6-5
5. JF Ross 5-6
6. St. James 4-7
7. CWDHS 1-10
8. Orangeville 0-11
