Final regular season standings:
East (7): Humber (11-1); Seneca (11-1); Durham (6-6); George Brown (5-7); Georgian (5-7); Loyalist (3-9); Algonquin (1-11)
West (6): St. Clair (10-0); Mohawk (6-4); Fanshawe (6-4); Niagara (5-5); Redeemer (3-7); Algoma (0-10)
Playoff non-qualifiers:
Algoma Thunderbirds: Simone Taylor, Jessica Tucci, Sarah Miller, Stella Viotto, Carly Uhlman, Heather Adams, Kristan Chaimbrone, Kristina Bourdage, Shauna Daley, Jennifer Gosselin, Meghan Mergaert Levie, coach Dave Bourgeau
Algonquin Thunder: Jen Milligan, Pauline McKay, Sheena Butt, Cynthia Piazza, Lindsay Mullen, Kim Johnston, Lana Simpson, Bonnie Young, Cassandra Gingras, Natalie Lajoie, Chantale Clement, Allison Joyce, Joyce Allen, Sue Smith,
Georgian Grizzlies: Gina Hosie, Bobbi Lawson, Christy lee Clough, Carolyn Krush, Jileen Hurtubise, Dawn Kaplinski, Kristen Jennings, Kimberley Gates, Kerri Rumble, Courtney Maher, Melanie Rose, Eryn Airhardt, Jaclyn Yen, Jennifer Desjardins, Brienne Davis, Phoebee Smith, Saray Reynolds, Jamie Lee Kolarsky, coach Sandy Hosie
Loyalist Lancers: Lindsay Mordy, Danielle North, Rachel Gallup, Nikki Melligan, Rachel Buck, Krista Wighton, Cyndy Campbell, Leanne McLaughlin, Kirsty Mcdonald, Kim MacMillen, Christina Hamilton, Jennifer Cromartin, coach Mark Gallupe
Redeemer Royals: Anita Kralt, Marie Stevens, Carolyn Vangoor, Nicole Roorda, Christy Paterson, Melanie Schipper, Danielle Miedema, Karen Evans, Karmyn Giesbrecht, Robyn Roukema, Rachel Bergeron, Sarah Scott, Jennifer Widdes, coach Jordan Hall
In the quarterfinal crossovers, the Humber Hawks (East 1st) thrashed the Niagara Knights (West 4th) 87-61. The Knights (coached by Georgie Groat, assistant Dina Niejadlik) included Jana Douglas, Carrie Stratford, Kelly Lewis, Shannon Kathe, Tasha Dolinski, Candace Oxford, Tara Trinca, Jaclyn Austin, Christine Casciani, Alexis Fulip, Katy Still, Miranda Hubbs, Carissa Prokopowich and Cathie Beal.
The Mohawk Mountaineers (West 2nd) whipped the Durham Lords (East 3rd) 73-51. The Lords (coached by Craig Andrews) included Claire Baillie, Bonnie Slaughter, Nicole Moore, Deanna Baird, Lindsay Gronross, Christina Vittorio, Lindsay Garbatt, Angela Cull, Krista Mustard, Christina Pinnock, Natalie Davy, Sarah Fincham, Tina Robinson, Sadie Bulger, Lisa Gauthier and Sherry Thurston.
The St. Clair Saints (West 1st) dumped the George Brown Huskies (East 4th) 51-32 despite committing 21 turnovers in the second half and drawing the wrath of coach Linda Carriere. The Huskies had closed to within 33-24 in the second half after the Saints committed turnovers on seven consecutive possessions. Raquel Burke paced the Saints with 17 points and 9 boards. “It was ugly but it was effective. They played really good defence against us. No other team in our division puts that kind of pressure on us.” Huskies guard Kim Redhead said her team’s second half pressure “got them out of their game a bit but we got tired doing it.” St. Clair led 30-14 at the half. Tina Sirka added 12 points and 7 boards for St. Clair, while Rinjus Chibani scored 9. Anna Russell led George Brown with 12. The Huskies (coached by Willie Delas) also included Kim Redhead, Shemette Hardware, Rebecca Bertram, Katrine Pilested, Maria John, Kelechi Ezurike, Sharon Rose, Kimberley Butler, Stephanie Gatto, Laura Daly, Kirsten Taylor, Lindsay Scott, Lindsay Stockert, An Huynh, Eunice Mapp, Jannifer Gage and Erin MacLean.
In the last quarterfinal, the Fanshawe Falcons (West 3rd) thrashed the Seneca Sting (East 2nd) 60-40. The Sting (coached by Mervin Busby) included Margaret Masuka, Aisha Croxen-Moncrieffe, Soshannah Roberts, Kylene Williams, Shandra Cooper, Ramandeep Kaur, Kristen Idiens, Tameca Blackwood, Nelly Spyratos, Athena Lawrence, Roberta Pham, Marwa Haji, Manuela Urela, Jessica Baker, Meredith Jackson and Tanesha Mckenzie (ineligible after 4 games).
In the semis, held at Durham College, the Humber Hawks crushed the Mohawk Mountaineers 73-54. Miranda Pyette was chosen player of the game for Humber, while Melanie Sing earned the laurels for the Mountaineers. Pyette paced the Hawks with 23 on 8-18 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 7-11 from the line and 16 boards. Beth Latendresse added 21 on 9-22 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc, 3-6 from the line and 8 boards. Elaine Morrison added 8 on 2-13 from the floor, 2-9 from the arc, 2-2 from the line, 3 boards and 4 assists. Brenda Chambers added 6 on 3-8 from the floor, 0-1 from the line and 6 boards. Suzanne Higgs scored 6 on 3-7 from the floor. Lindsay Higgs notched 5 on 2-7 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc, 1-3 from the line and 3 boards. Karine Nicolas scored 4 on 2-3 from the floor, while Krista Dvorak, Arezoo Azodi-ghajar, Jennifer Gilchrist, Kelly Slater and Tanya List were scoreless. The Hawks hit 29-78 (.372) from the floor, 2-16 (.125) and 13-23 (.565) from the line, while garnering 56 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass, 18 fouls, 7 assists, 18 turnovers and 9 steals. Melanie Sing paced the Mountaineers with 12 on 4-23 from the floor, 0-7 from the arc and 4-6 from the line. Mandy Anderson added 12 on 2-11 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 7-8 from the line and 3 boards. Stephanie Aitken notched 10 on 4-7 from the floor, 2-2 from the arc and 4 boards. Jayme Green scored 7 on 3-9 from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 8 boards. Kristy Groenstege added 6 on 3-5 from the floor. Jaclyn Secore scored 4 on 1-3 from the floor and 2-2 from the line. Crystal Taylor added 2, along with 4 boards, and Amy Kay 1, while Lindsay Grondin, Tiffany Cunningham and Cheryl Hillman were scoreless. The Mountaineers hit 18-61 (.295) from the floor, 3-11 (.273) from the arc and 15-24 (.625) from the line, while garnering 48 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass, 22 fouls, 2 assists, 15 turnovers and 5 steals.
In the other semi, the St. Clair Saints defeated the Fanshawe Falcons 59-50. Kim Pawluk was chosen play of the game for St. Clair while Katie Havekes earned the laurels for the Falcons. Pawluk paced the Saints with 21 on 9-18 from the floor, 3-9 from the arc, 0-2 from the line and 4 boards. Raquel Burke added 16 on 5-12 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 6-11 from the line and 5 boards. Melissa Hewitt scored 14 on 6-9 from the floor, 2-2 from the line and 6 boards. Tina Sirka added 5 on 2-9 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 1-2 from the line and 3 assists. Rinjus Chibani scored 3 on 1-9 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc, 1-3 from the line and 4 boards, while Tammy Ratko, Susie Rymsha, Karol Jershy and Trudie Stewart were scoreless. The Saints hit 23-65 (.354) from the floor, 3-16 (.188) from the arc and 10-21 (.476) from the line, while garnering 53 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass, 14 fouls, 8 assists, 17 turnovers, 1 block and 7 steals. Katie Havekes paced the Falcons with 13 on 5-12 from the floor, 3-4 from the line and 8 boards. Tanisha Allen added 11 on 2-10 from the floor, 2-3 from the arc, 5-6 from the line and 3 boards. Janet Culliton scored 6 on 3-9 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 5 boards. Brenda Rhodes notched 5 on 2-9 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 1-2 from the line. Cassie Truesdell added 4 on 2-6 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc. Kristen Conway scored 1 and nabbed 4 boards, while Rhonda Watt, Dawn Masters, Trisha Higgins, Yarrow Viets and Kristina Czaikowski were scoreless. The Falcons hit 14-54 (.259) from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 10-14 (.714) from the line, while garnering 38 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass, 19 fouls, 1 assist, 20 turnovers and 5 steals.
In the bronze medal match, the Mohawk Mountaineers whipped the Fanshawe Falcons 63-41. Mandy Anderson was chosen player of the game for the Mountaineers, while Casie Truesdell earned the laurels for the Falcons. Anderson paced the Mountaineers with 17 on 7-13 from the floor, 2-2 from the arc, 1-1 from the line and 4 boards. Jaclyn Secore added 12 on 5-12 from the floor, 1-5 from the arc, 1-2 from the line and 3 boards. Melanie Sing notched 12 on 4-10 from the floor, 1-4 from the arc, 3-4 from the line, 4 boards and 4 assists. Jayme Green scored 8 on 3-11 from the floor, 2-4 from the line and 4 boards. Crystal Taylor added 5 on 2-4 from the floor and 1-2 from the line. Amy Kay added 3, Stephanie Aitken 2, along with 5 boards, Lindsay Grondin 2 and Tiffany Cunningham 2, while Kristy Groenestege and Cheryl Hillman were scoreless. The Mountaineers hit 23-58 (.397) from the floor, 4-11 (.364) from the arc and 13-21 (.619) from the line, while garnering 51 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass, 18 fouls, 6 assists, 24 turnovers and 3 steals. The Mountaineers led 29-18 at the half. Dawn Masters led the Falcons with 10 on 3-6 from the floor, 4-7 from the line and 3 boards. Katie Havekes added 6 on 3-7 from the floor and 9 boards. Cassie Truesdell scored 6 on 2-5 from the floor, 2-3 from the line and 4 boards. Janet Culliton notched 6 on 3-15 from the floor, 0-3 from the line and 8 boards. Kristina Czaikowski scored 4 on 1-8 from the floor and 2-3 from the line. Brenda Rhodes added 2, Rhonda Watt 2, Tanisha Allen 2, Yarrow Viets 2 and Kristen Conway 1, while Trisha Wiggins was scoreless. The Falcons (coached by Don Coleman) also included Sherry Solomon-Wesley, Tiffany Blonde and Katherine Celi. The Falcons hit 16-72 (.222) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 9-20 (.450) from the line, while garnering 20 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass, 22 fouls, 1 assist, 18 turnovers and 3 steals.
In the final, the Humber Hawks dumped St. Clair Saints 83-66. The Hawks hit their first seven shots as they exploded to a 14-4 lead and were never threatened. “We went on a great run,” Hawks forward Suzanne Higgs told The Coven. “I’ve never had that happen before. … Our defence was amazing. Altogether, I think we played a really good game.” Saints coach Linda Carriere said “I wasn’t surprised by the start they got because you could see that they were ready to play. They’ve been here before and have a good starting five. Experience is important when you’re playing for an Ontario title and they’ve got it.” St. Clair committed 19 turnovers in the first half as Humber built a 56-29 lead at the half. The Hawks shot 21-29 from the floor in the first half and 50 per cent from the arc. “We just didn’t come out to play,” said Saint guard Tina Sirka. “We were lazy, tired and slow. That was the difference.” The Saints twice rallied to within 14 in the second half but could draw no closer. Elaine Morrison was chosen player of the game for the Hawks, while Tina Sirka earned the laurels for the Saints. Lindsay Higgs paced the Hawks with 18 on 7-9 from the floor and 4-4 from the line. Beth Latendresse added 16 on 7-18 from the floor, 2-2 from the line and 5 boards. Miranda Pyette scored 14 on 5-9 from the floor, 4-5 from the line and 5 boards. Elaine Morrison added 14 on 5-8 from the floor and 3 assists. Brenda Chambers scored 11 on 5-7 from the floor, 1-1 from the line and 4 boards. Karine Nicolas notched 8 on 4-6 from the floor and Jennifer Gilchrist 2 on 2-2 from the floor and 3 boards, while Dvorak, Azodi-Ghajar, Higgs and Slater were scoreless. The Hawks hit 33-58 (.569) from the floor, 4-8 from the arc and 13-15 (.867) from the line, while garnering 37 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass, 7 assists, 21 fouls, 23 turnovers and 6 steals. Tina Sirka paced the Saints with 24 on 10-23 from the floor, 4-5 from the line and 3 boards. Raquel Burke added 13 on 3-13 from the floor, 6-12 from the line and 5 boards. Rinjus Chibani notched 13 on 6-14 from the floor, 1-2 from the line and 5 boards. Kim Pawluk scored 8 on 1-11 from the floor, 5-6 from the line and 7 boards. Melissa Hewitt scored 6 on 2-3 from the floor and 2-2 from the line. Tammy Ratko added 2, while Karol Jershy, Susie Rymsha and Trudie Stewart were scoreless. The Saints hit 23-70 (.329) from the floor, 2-7 (.286) from the arc and 18-27 (.667) from the line, while garnering 42 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass, 2 assists, 16 fouls, 25 turnovers and 4 steals. Humber led 56-29 at the half.
The bronze medalist Mohawk Mountaineers: Melanie Sing; Mandy Anderson; Jayne Green; Liza Bacon; Jaclyn Secore; Stephanie Aitken; Cheryl Hillman; Crystal Taylor; Amy Kay; Kristy Groenestege; Tiffany Cunningham; Lindsay Grondin; coach Carolyn Foreman
The silver medalist St. Clair Saints: Raquel Burke; Tina Sirka; Kim Pawluk; Rinjus Chibani; Tammy Ratko; Susie Rymsha; Karol Jershy; Melissa Hewitt; Trudie Stewart; coach Linda Carriere
The gold medalist Humber Hawks: Elaine Morrison; Miranda Pyette; Lindsay ‘Peterborough’ Higgs; Beth Latendresse; Krista Dvorak; Brenda Chambers; Arezoo Azodi-Ghajar; Jennifer Gilchrist; Suzanne Higgs; Kelly Slater; Karine Nicolas; Tanya List; Natalie Wood; Kelly Slater; coach Denise Perrier