YTD: 67-9 (.882)The 9 losses in the picks column sure appear a lot more impressive than double digits, but there are a couple tough games on today's schedule that could trip me up.
Before we get to today's contests, there was some business to take care of last night, as Waterloo-Oxford defeated Forest Heights, 30-12. Payton Hofstetter (WODSS, 9) and Sona Khalifeh (FHCI, 6) were the respective leading scorers.
That win actually clinched a playoff spot for the Crusaders; I've updated my previous post on the WCSSAA playoff possibilities which you may want to check out again to see where we stand heading into today. I should note that I had erroneously listed Bluevale's record at 10-1 after last Thursday; obviously their loss against Grand River means they're 9-2 --- so we could have a three-way potential tie between the Knights, Vikes and Gaels should WCI defeat Cameron Heights.
Now, on to today's games:
Cameron Heights (10-1) at WCI (9-2)
My Pick: CHCI by 7
Without question, the game of the day here. A Cameron Heights win would lock themselves up in the #2 position, but a loss could slip them as far down as 5th (depending upon tiebreak results), where they would be forced to play an opening round playoff game. That said, if they can be as impressive as they were against Jacob Hespeler last week, I think they can sneak out a win on the road here -- but it won't be easy.
Galt (6-5) at KCI (6-5)
My Pick: KCI by 9
The Raiders are always tough at home in their "cozy confines", and I'll take them to win another big game here. Winner will likely finish 7th, depending on how Elmira does in their game.
Elmira (6-5) at Bluevale (9-2)
My Pick: BCI by 17
The Lancers have proven to be tough outs at times for some of the top WCSSAA teams (just ask Cameron Heights), but they are much stronger at home. That's why I'm going with the Knights here.
Jacob Hespeler (10-1) at Preston (2-9)
My Pick: JHSS by 28
A Preston loss here would eliminate them from playoff contention. Meanwhile, the Hawks are assured the 3rd seed, and could move up into second with a win and a Cameron Heights loss.
Forest Heights (0-10) at SJAM (4-7)
My Pick: SJAM by 18
The Highlanders are basically locked into the #10 seed in the WCSSAA standings; they could drop to 11th with a loss but I don't see that happening here.
WODSS (4-7) at Grand River (11-0)
My Pick: GRCI by 32
The Rens should complete their undefeated season (and wrap up the WCSSAA #1 seed) here at home today.
Eastwood (2-9) at Huron Hts. (2-9)
My Pick: HHSS by 4
Despite their records, both teams have been playing much better as of late, which makes this pick even tougher. I'll give this coin flip to the home Huskies, with a playoff berth riding on the line.
