It wasn't easy, but they'll take it.The Grand River Renegades are now one of two remaining undefeated teams in WCSSAA play after a hard-fought 50-49 road win over the Cameron Heights Golden Gaels.
Nancy Michael led the way for Grand River with 11, while Tara DeBoer added 10. Hunter Johns (14) and Alex Smith (11) were the Cameron high scorers.
The win moves Grand River to 6-0, while the Gaels drop to 6-1.
Having already taken out the WCI Vikings and Cameron (Jacob Hespeler and Grand River don't play in the regular season this year), the most serious challenger to a perfect season for the Rens would appear to be the Bluevale Knights, on October 23rd.
The other undefeated squad is Jacob Hespeler (6-0), who bested Huron Heights 59-25. Candice Wright had 21 and Kendra Dennis 14 for the Hawks, while Kiana Chin was tops for Huron with a 10 point effort.
Other games on Thursday:
Elmira 44, Preston 35
My Pick: EDSS by 12
Nicole Cressman had a big 22-point effort, and Sydney Jones added 10 for Elmira who picked up an important home win over Preston. Claire Gagne topped a balanced Panther scoresheet with 9.
WCI 49, Southwood 22
My Pick: WCI by 21
A strong defensive effort by the Vikes in this one, and they got nice offensive performances by Danielle Sauve (15) and Jessica Roes (12). Brianne Jewell was the top Southwood scorer with 9.
Galt 36, SJAM 24
My Pick: SJAM by 9
After dropping their first 5 games, the Ghosts have now won 2 in a row by taking out SJAM yesterday. Emma Buck had 15 and Sophie Caiton 12 in the win to overcome a 17-point effort by SJAM's Taylor Trush.
Bluevale 51, Forest Hts. 15
My Pick: BCI by 34
No trouble for the Knights here, as Rachael Hamm (12) and Julia Curran (10) led the way on Thursday. Tyra Wilson had 6 for the Trojans.
KCI 33, WODSS 16
My Pick: KCI by 8
The Raiders needed this win, and they got it, thanks to 10 points from Alia Hazineh and another 9 by Frances Campbell. Tess Pettigrew was tops for W-O with 9.
WCSSAA Senior Standings
T1. Grand River 6-0**
T1. Jacob Hespeler 6-0**
T3. Cameron Heights 6-1**
T3. Bluevale 6-1**
T3. WCI 6-1**
6. Southwood 4-3
7. Elmira 3-3
8. SJAM 3-4
T9. KCI 2-4
T9. WODSS 2-4
T9. Galt 2-4
12. Eastwood 1-5
13. Huron Hts. 1-6
T14. Preston 0-6
T14. Forest Hts. 0-6
**Clinched Playoff Berth
