CWOSSA Senior "Top 10" Rankings: Initial Release

Well, it's no surprise who is at the top of the list, but I'm definitely intrigued as to how the rest of the season plays out as far as the remainder of the top 10 teams are concerned.

Sure, Grand River is my #2 team based upon their early season performance, but with them slated to lose Nyamuoch Teny in October, it would appear as though things in CWOSSA are a bit more wide-open than many would have expected entering the season.

Here's the initial rankings release:

1.  St. John's College / Brantford
No surprise here.  Between dominant performances both in league and tournament play, the Green Eagles are a legitimate provincial medal threat.

2.  Grand River CI / Kitchener
Having defeated several good WCSSAA teams, and the D10's top club (JF Ross) in tournament play, the Rens are more than deserving of the #2 spot in the initial rankings.

3.  JF Ross / Guelph
With a three-point loss to Grand River, another tournament silver, and an undefeated start in D10 play (including wins over GCVI, Bishop Mac and a blowout yesterday over Centennial), the Royals have certainly put the rest of CWOSSA on notice as to their abilities.

4.  Resurrection CSS / Kitchener
Winners of the Centennial tournament, and undefeated (albeit untested) so far in D8 play, the youthful Phoenix are tough to seed at this point of the season.  That said, they have strength on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and are going to be a tough out this year for many.

5.  Sir John A. MacDonald / Waterloo
With returning veteran Milica Koprivica and a strong core of players moving up from last year's junior champion and CWOSSA silver medalist club, the 'Landers have shown early on that they have the offensive firepower to compete with essentially any team in CWOSSA.

6.  Cameron Heights CI / Kitchener
Off to an undefeated start in league play, the Gaels look like a team that will go as far as their core players -- especially Nina Farkic -- will lead them.

7.  North Park CVI / Brantford
The Trojans are sitting second in a competitive D5 league, having posted (slim) victories over ACS & BCI.

8.  Assumption College / Brantford
Having picked up several wins in the Brantford Tip-Off, and making a finals appearance against St. John's, the Lions are definitely in play for D5's second CWOSSA berth.

9.  Bishop Macdonell CSS / Guelph
A bit of an up-and-down start to the season for Bishop Mac, but they pulled off a big home win yesterday against GCVI to get themselves into the initial ranking.

10.  Guelph CVI / Guelph
With several scoring options, the Gaels are not going to be an easy out in D10 play -- or CWOSSA should they pick up one of the league's spots.

On the Radar:  WCI, St. Benedict.