Final regular season standings:
–Tier 1 (7): Mohawk (11-1); Fanshawe (11-1); Seneca (8-4); Niagara (6-6); St. Clair (4-8); George Brown (1-11); St. Lawrence-Kingston (1-11)
Playoff non-qualifiers:
George Brown Huskies: Ria Bahadursingh, Saskia Vriend, Stephanie Crump, Audrey Pixley, Tess Viner, Cinda Moore, Anne Creelman, Linda Streeter, Cheryl Jackman, Sandy Edmund, Louise Defacendis, Michelle Suddard, Mary Mackenzie and Debra Williams.
St. Lawrence-Kingston Vikings: Wilma Schuring, Leigh Fitzpatrick, Josie Bekkedam, Marie Yorke, Patty O’Neil, Jane Quilty, Adele King, Paula Standen, Nancy Hamilton, Carolyn Gorham and Kelly Mahan.
In the postseason quarterfinals, the Niagara Knights nipped the St. Clair Saints 56-55. The Saints included Jolayne Young, Brenda Mullins, Janice Dowell, Sandy Noble, Diane Banda, Carolyn Gibb, Colleen Bensette, Cheryl Chartrand, Kim Last, Suzie Moroz, Brenda Bauwens, Tina Barker, Geri Rondot, Ann Batty and Carol Morgan.
In the semis, held at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, the Fanshawe Falcons defeated the Niagara Knights 65-47.
In the other semi, the Mohawk Mountaineers dumped the Seneca Wampums 63-52.
In the bronze medal game, the Seneca Wampums defeated the Niagara Knights 64-58. The Knights included Carol St. Angelo, Nancy Mather, Ann Young, Judy Helstab, Shelly Russell, Dawn Sherap, Lisa Buckland, Donna Czainski, Coral Whidden, Janie Hogeveen, Jane Knafelc, Mary-Barb Haine and Kathy Langendoen.
In the final, the Mohawk Mountaineers edged the Fanshawe Falcons 53-51. Tournament MVP Debbie Knowles completely dictated the tempo. Barb Besenyodl paced Mohawk with 15. Ursula Griemens notched 24 for Fanshawe.
The bronze medalist Seneca Braves: Vicki Ruth; Mellanie Able; Karen Freund; Irene Kiratzis; Camille Encinas; Margo Wheeler; Carolyn Gill; Liz Paul; Debbie Cross; Chris Tapp; Michelle Beckstead; Laurie Jardine;
The silver medalist Fanshawe Falcons: Ursula Griemens; Sue Payson; Maria Colizza; Eva Wenhardt; Mad Harrington; Debbie Taylor; Anita Siitse; Cheryl Crozier; Mandy Stoute; Laurie Atkinson; C Vandermeyden; Joanne Degaust; Barbara Lucas; Patty Ereaut; Vera Bilcar;
The gold medalist Mohawk Mountaineers: Debbie Knowles; Barb Besenyodl; Melinda Coker; Debbie Resen; Michele Osenenko, Suzanne Doan; Lisa Kush; Marg Radjenovic; Leigh Causley; Veronica O’Grady; Tracy Mueller; Marnie Harrington; Susan Taylor; coach Ray Jones
–Tier 2 (4): Sheridan (9-1); Algonquin (6-4); Durham (3-7); Loyalist (0-10)
All four teams qualify for the postseason tournament at Loyalist College in Belleville.
In the semis, the Algonquin Thunder clipped the Durham Lords 59-47 as Chris Ladouceur scored 17, Suzanne Chouinard 15, Michele Maluski 13, Debbie Sernoski 10 and Louise Desjardins 4. Carole Bunn paced the Lords with 24. Denise Macdonald added 6, Adrianne Tellier 6, Sue Allen 4, Tracy Vaughan 3, Yvonne McSkimming 2 and Liz Festo 2. Lords coach Greg Milosh told the Durham Chronicle that “I kind of mismanaged the game. I would like a rematch. I blame the loss directly on myself.” Forward Carol Bunn said the loss “was not all his fault. The game could have went either way and we could have played a little harder. They only had five players” and perhaps the Lords should have pressed earlier to tire out their foes.
In the other semi, the Sheridan Bruins stomped the Loyalist Lancers 50-13 as Ann Sapinski scored 14, Virginia Morris 12, Annette Winkler 10, Christine Smith 4, Alison Buchan 4 and Heather Wright 4. Lori Moon paced the Lancers with 6. Mary Wilson added 2, Pat Hunt 2, Lianne Ramsey 3 and Heather Clarke 1.
In the bronze medal match, held in Belleville, the Durham Lords defeated the Loyalist Lancers 65-16 as Sue Allen and Denise Macdonald each scored 14. Yvonne Hopkins added 8, Liz Hurst 7, Yvonne McSkimming 6, Liz Festo 6, Adrianne Tellier 5, Carole Bunn 3 and Tracy Vaughan 2. Kim Fray led the Lancers with 4. Nicole Belanger added 4, Leanne Bansey 3, Liette Lemieux 2, Heather Clarke 2 and Mary Wilson 2. The Lancers also included Polly Cox, Lori Moon, Pat Hunt, Barb Rutledge, Susan Savage and Karen Bolliger.
In the final, the Sheridan Bruins defeated the Algonquin Acaats 58-51 as Heather Wright scored 16, Annette Winkler 14, Virginia Morris 14, Ann Sapinski 7, Alison Buchan 5 and Chris Smith 2. Chris Ladouceur paced the Acaats with 17. Suzanne Chouinard added 11, Debbie Sernoski 10, Michele Maluski 8 and Louise Desjardins 5.
The bronze medalist Durham Lords: Carole Bunn; Yvonne McSkimming; Sue Allen; Denise MacDonald; Adrianne Tellier; Denise Fregonese; Tracy Vaughan; Liz Festo; Liz Hurst; Yvonne Hopkins; Ruth Roberts; Donna Lush; coach Greg Milosh
The silver medalist Algonquin Acaats: Suzanne Chouinard; Chris Ladouceur; J. Depuyjalon; France Lessard; Michele Maluski; Brenda Byman; Debbie Sernoski; Pegg Cruickshank; Louise Desjardins;
The gold medalist Sheridan Bruins: Heather Wright; Ann Sapinski; Virginia Morris; Annette Winkler; Allison Buchan; Vera Vriend; Anne Robinson; Christine Smith; Kathy Stewart; Shelley Schneider; Cathy Walsh; Jennifer Chop;