YTD: 60-9 (.870)Huge day today in WCSSAA Senior Girls' basketball, which actually sees the top four teams all square off in games against each other.
As such, I'll start today's picks column by examining those two very important games:
Jacob Hespeler (10-0) at Cameron Hts. (9-1)
My Pick: CHCI by 5
A definite toss-up here between two talented squads. Yes, I have the Hawks ranked higher in my weekly power ranking, but I'm going with the Gaels in this "coin-flip" on their home floor.
Grand River (10-0) at Bluevale (9-1)
My Pick: GRCI by 8
Like the JHSS-CHCI tilt, certainly wouldn't be surprised to see this one go either way. The youthful Rens seem to be the team to beat right now in WCSSAA, and I'll keep going with the hot hand.
Elmira (5-5) at WODSS (3-6)
My Pick: EDSS by 9
Regardless of their records, this is usually a hotly contested rivalry game between the two WCSSAA schools not located in Kitchener, Waterloo or Cambridge. The Crusaders have come on after a slow start, but I like Elmira to take the win here.
Southwood (6-4) at Eastwood (2-8)
My Pick: SSS by 28
This is actually Southwood's last game of the year, as they'll pick up a bye win next Tuesday with GPSS on their schedule. A win here solidifies 6th place for the Sabres, and they should be able to get it done here today.
KCI (5-5) at SJAM (4-6)
My Pick: KCI by 15
The Raiders are in a three-way logjam for 7th place in the standings at the moment, though they appear to have the inside track against GCI & EDSS. A win here is a necessity though, and I think they'll come through.
Galt (5-5) at Forest Hts. (0-9)
My Pick: GCI by 23
The Ghosts, like the Raiders, are one of the teams in that battle for 7th --- and the third "AAA" CWOSSA WCSSAA berth. Look for them to take care of business here today on the road.
Preston (2-8) at WCI (8-2)
My Pick: WCI by 32
Having already locked up 5th place, the Vikes still have a shot at one of the top four seeds. One step at a time, though, and it starts with a win today over Preston.
