And then there was one.When the dust settled from WCSSAA Senior Girls' play on Thursday, the Grand River Renegades were at the top of the standings heap as the lone remaining unbeaten team.
The Rens (11-0) had to overcome a 6-point halftime deficit to knock off the Bluevale Knights, 60-51. Nyamuoch Teny poured in 20 points while Maya Day added 10 in the win; Julia Curran also put home 20 for Bluevale with Rachael Hamm knocking in 13.
The other big game on Thursday saw Cameron Heights open up an early double-digit lead on Jacob Hespeler (15-4 after one) and maintain that advantage for much of the game, winning by a final of 49-35.
Andjela Stankovic had 16 and Hunter Johns 15 for the Gaels; Candice Wright was strong in defeat for the Hawks with 21 while Jasmine Ramcharan added 6.
Thursday's results mean that Bluevale, Jacob Hespeler, and Cameron Heights are now all tied for second in the standings with 10-1 records. In case you're curious, Cameron Heights has the toughest remaining game (WCI), while Bluevale gets an Elmira team that can't be overlooked. Jacob Hespeler will be heavily favoured in their finale against Cambridge rival Preston.
Here's the other results from Thursday:
Elmira 32, WODSS 29
My Pick: EDSS by 9
The "Battle of the Barns" lived up to its name in this one, with the Lancers taking the 3-point road win. Karley Sider had 11 and Nicole Cressman 9 for the Lancers, while Payton Hofstetter (13) and Tess Pettigrew (12) were both in double-figures for WO.
Galt 47, Forest Hts. 39
My Pick: GCI by 23
The Trojans kept things close against the Ghosts, but were unable to get their first win of the season. Sophie Caiton (13) and Emma Buck (11) had double-digit Galt scoring efforts, while Linna Liou had a game-high 20 points for the Trojans.
KCI 40, SJAM 29
My Pick: KCI by 15
The Raiders moved above .500 with this win, thanks to 13 from Amy Graves and 11 by Frances Campbell. Taylor Trush had a game-high 15 for SJAM, with Nicole Trekiokas adding 7.
WCI 40, Preston 22
My Pick: WCI by 32
Danielle Sauve (13) and Kaylee Anagnostopoulos (11) chipped in double-digit efforts as the Vikes kept their hopes of a first-round playoff berth alive. Maddie Devries had 10 for the Panthers.
Southwood 52, Eastwood 30
My Pick: SSS by 28
The Sabres, who will also pick up a bye win next Tuesday in the league's final scheduled game date, end their season on a winning note on the road at ECI. Taylor White had 16 and Eden Westlake 12 for the Sabres; Mel Samuel put home 13 for the Rebels.
WCSSAA Senior Standings
1. Grand River 11-0**
T2. Cameron Hts. 10-1**
T2. Jacob Hespeler 10-1**
T4. Bluevale 9-2**
T4. WCI 9-2**
6. Southwood 7-4**
T7. Elmira 6-5**
T7. Galt 6-5**
T7. KCI 6-5**
10. SJAM 4-7**
11. WODSS 3-7
T12. Eastwood 2-9
T12. Preston 2-9
T12. Huron Hts. 2-9
15. Forest Hts. 0-10
** - clinched playoff berth
