Final regular season standings:
East (9): Algonquin (15-1); Seneca (15-1); George Brown (11-5); Loyalist (10-6); Durham (7-9); Fleming-Peterborough (5-11); Georgian (5-11); Centennial (4-12); St. Lawrence-Kingston (0-16)
West (10): Fanshawe (16-2); Algoma (15-3); Sheridan (13-5); Humber (13-5); Niagara (9-9); Lambton (8-10); Mohawk (8-10); St. Clair (5-13); Sault (3-15); Redeemer (0-18)
Playoff non-qualifiers:
Centennial Colts: Kadeja Hughes, Kaitlyn Williams, Denise Dunn, Kamoy Francis, Hannah Belete, Rouchelle Francis, Shivon Witter, Abiola Amsterdam, Tameca Blackwood, Merisa Saul-Thon, Tabitha Graham, Ashley Mayers, Zhavonya Thomas-Bowen and Jamie Doig.
Georgian Grizzlies: Danielle Horvat, Megan Robertson, Kara Faulkner, Mackenzie Merkley, Katie Wiggins, Sydney Bakker, Kimberley Solorzano, Sarah Bulmer, Jelena Percy, Selina Franklin and Allison Porte.
Mohawk Mountaineers: Rachelle Abella, Kayla Michaelsen, Taylor Shaw, Marina Ciannavei, Cynthia Mosca, Sylvia Mosca, Megan Campbell, Lindsay Bokor, Daniella Randazzo, Joanna Brown, Kimithy Stilwell, Keanan Vernon, Amanda Weaver, Kaitlynn Marquard and Jenn Szabo.
Redeemer Royals: Kelly Kellendonk, Morrisa Lychak, Esther Weima, Lindsay Balch, Victoria Pickering, Katie Roth, Chantel Eade, Allison Brouwer, Lindsay De Vet, Emma Evans, Felicia Boekestyn, Krista Riimand, Sarah Vansligtenhorst and Hannah Van de Kemp.
Sault Cougars: Christie Akiwenzie, Keisha Giroux, Laura Lheto, Danielle White, Riley Jo Linklater, Chantal Scherbak, Marian Seed, Emalee Rains, Lauren Pekalski, Brittany Stadnyk, Aliisa Cardinali, Cari-Lyn Dube, Katie Litalien and Carlea Luxton.
St. Clair Saints: Arica Price, Amanda McCarthy, Kelly Rizea, Kaylee Williams, Daniella Abrams, Bienka Jones, Angel Russell, Kendal Quinlan, Sadi Moro, Kayla Langlois, Deanna Dunn, Tracy Fick, Sabrina Uras and Katie Rizea.
St. Lawrence-Kingston Vikings: Corisa Cluett, Hannah Taylor Alyssa Rodrigues, Keshia Conway, Sarah Eades, Mallory McQueen, Maria Costa, Tanya Evaristo, Courtney Hunter, Megan Blemkie, Jasmine Harris, Hilary Lubimiv, Shyanne McGregor and Jessica Rouleau.
In the opening round, the Humber Hawks (4th West) thrashed the Durham Lords (5th East) 64-48. Durham led 46-41 heading into the final quarter, but were outscored 23-2 over the final ten minutes. The Lords did a good job of slowing down a red-hot Hawks squad for three quarters, who entered the match on a seven-game winning streak. Humber led 12-10 after one quarter and 27-26 at the half. Jordana Mazzei paced the Hawks with 12. Atissa Cronk added 10, along with 12 boards, Maria Suriani 10, Kaitlyn Paulley 8, along with 14 boards, Jackie Siemon 8, Aycha Hamaoui 6, Mary Asare 5, Chenel Johnson 4 and Kara Barsevich 1, while Merika Azar, Kerry Small, Alyssa Ferreira, Chioma Oriuwa and Courtney Boyes were scoreless. The Hawks hit 25-76 (.329) from the floor, 8-30 (.267) from the arc and 6-11 (.545) from the line, while garnering 50 boards, including 24 on the offensive glass, 18 assists, 26 steals, 25 turnovers and 18 fouls. Erin Emery paced the Lords with 20. Kelsey Hare added 13, Keriann Sullivan 8, Brittany Walters 4, Mackenzie McFarlane 2 and Kenesha Stinchcombe-Brown 1, while Odette Stephens, Jessica Jarrett, Alicia Del Fuoco and Kaela Stinchcombe-Brown were scoreless. The Lords hit 16-47 (.340) from the floor, 2-11 (.182) from the arc and 14-21 (.667) from the line, while garnering 30 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass, 14 assists, 23 steals, 33 turnovers and 14 fouls. The Lords also included Demitrai Chalkias and Samantha Dziver. …………………………………………………… The Loyalist Lancers (4th East) dumped the Niagara Knights (5th West) 55-44. The Knights led 18-13 after the first 10 minutes, and 26-23 at half-time. In the third quarter, they were able to extend their lead to 40-34. But, the fourth quarter belonged to the Lancers as their offense came alive and their defense forced turnovers. Dianne Bouder hit back-to-back 3-pointers to give the Lancers a lead that they would not relinquish. Loyalist would end up outscoring Niagara 21-9 in the final quarter. “Our girls played hard,” said Knights coach Ron Lemon. “You have to give the Lancers a lot of credit for how they played in this game, especially the fourth quarter.” Dianne Bouder paced the Lancers with 12 points. Haley Sisler added 12, Amber Burton 10, Martine Gauvin 8, Jenni Thompson 7 and Samantha Goff 5, along with 16 boards. Sierra Cauley, Tori Buck and Sheawna Lorch were scoreless. The Lancers hit 16-63 (.254) from the arc, 4-23 (.174) from the arc and 19-32 (.594) from the line, while garnering 47 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass, 11 assists, 13 steals, 2 blocks, 15 turnovers and 10 fouls. Kaitlyn McPherson paced the Knights with 16. Kate Montgomery added 8, Shelby Johnston 8, Allana Arundell 7, Anita Cloutier 6 and Miranda Ross 4, while Kristin Oliveira, Erina Graszat, Julia Boekestyn, Melissa Wolfrath, Amanda Pepin and Jessica Tinney were scoreless. The Knights hit 21-56 (.375) from the floor, 0-11 from the arc and 7-15 (.467) from the line, while garnering 39 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass, 17 assists, 7 steals, 4 blocks, 19 turnovers and 23 fouls. The Knights also included Caitlyn Ferguson and Reema Mohamed. …………………………………………………… The George Brown Huskies (3rd East) stomped the Lambton Lions (6th West) 70-37 after leading 25-9, 40-11 and 55-27 at the quarters. Kristina Lane paced the Huskies with 13. Aria Charles added 12, Aindrea Barrett 11, Melissa Vilar 6, Shaniqua Wilson 6, Janice Lui 6, Quichell Barriffe 4, Sherrene Steele 4, Kayla Higgins 3, Jessica Engson 2, Dakota Allen 2 and Spencer Mitchell-Becker 1, while Angel Mbikay and Danielle Fontyn were scoreless. The Huskies hit 28-73 (.384) from the floor, 3-11 (.273) from the arc and 11-17 (.647) from the line, while garnering 30 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass, 12 assists, 16 steals, 3 blocks, 14 turnovers and 24 fouls. Kara Moran paced the Lions with 13. Melanie Bouchard added 11, Katrina Dixon 5, Megan Vandevenne 3, Shawna Kolkman 2, Tiffany Wilbur 2 and Jessica Jardine 1, while Erica Westfall, Nicole Arcuri, Courtney Lundy, Alyshea King and Sara Williams were scoreless. The Lions hit 11-61 (.180) from the floor, 0-16 from the arc and 15-25 (.600) from the line, while garnering 25 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass, 3 assists, 12 steals, 2 blocks, 20 turnovers and 18 fouls. The Lions also included Tabatha Siegfried. …………………………………………………… The Sheridan Bruins (3rd West) thrashed the Fleming-Peterborough Knights 89-53 after leading 19-13, 41-25 and 56-48 at the quarters. Nakia Arthur paced the Bruins with 26. Michelle Asare added 20, Desiree Tindugan 14, Michelle Abella 9, Paige Holdsworth 8, Dainique Campbell 8, Shanice Golbourne 2 and Kiannah Kerr 2, while Shylanda Saunders and Jade Mason were scoreless. The Bruins hit 39-76 (.513) from the floor, 5-20 from the arc and 6-12 from the line, while garnering 46 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass, 14 assists, 17 steals, 15 turnovers and 16 fouls. Kelly Killoran paced the Knights with 21. Katelyn Langer added 16, Janel Lovell 10, Alyssa Edmonds 2, Taylor Robinson 2, Kelsey Putnam and Rebecca Morrison 1, while Michelle Boyer and Adele Delorme were scoreless. The Knights hit 18-57 (.316) from the floor, 9-31 (.290) from the arc and 8-13 (.615) from the line, while garnering 35 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass, 11 assists, 8 steals, 1 block, 35 turnovers and 10 fouls. The Knights also included Cait Menczek, Alisha Costain and Nancy Mayer.
In the quarterfinals, the Seneca Sting (2nd East) dumped the Sheridan Bruins (3rd West) 69-47 after leading 16-10, 28-18 and 48-34 at the quarters. The Sting led by as many as 26 as Paige Smith hit a trio of treys. Samantha Evans was chosen player of the game for the Sting, while Desiree Tindugan earned the laurels for the Bruins. Samantha Evans paced the Sting with 15. Paige Smith added 12, Chanel Grellmore 12, Tamara Nembhard 7, Tara Minicuci 6, Lauren Egglestone 6, Sharika Smith 4, Sihen Berhe 4, Zoe Layne 2 and Ashley Nurse 1, while Carina Fullerton, Kadian-Kasandra Owusu and Melissa Arevalo were scoreless. The Sting hit 27-72 (.375) from the floor, 4-10 from the arc and 11-19 (.579) from the line, while garnering 59 boards, including 24 on the offensive glass, 20 fouls, 15 assists, 25 turnovers, 3 blocks and 12 steals. Nakia Arthur paced the Bruins with 14. Desiree Tindugan added 13, Michelle Asare 12, Paige Holdsworth 7 and Michelle Abella 1, while Danique Campbell, Bojana Bejatovic, Shylanda Saunders, Jade Mason, Kiannah Kerr and Shanice Golbourne were scoreless. The Bruins hit 17-67 (.254) from the floor, 3-22 (.136) from the arc and 10-15 from the line, while garnering 42 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass, 16 fouls, 4 assists, 25 turnovers, 1 block and 11 steals. The Bruins also included Alicia Ellis and Eulleasha Thompson.
The Algonquin Thunder (1st East) dumped the Humber Hawks (4th West) 58-46. The Thunder broke to a 14-2 lead but the Hawks rallied with a 9-0 run to draw within 14-11 after one quarter. The Hawks took a 20-16 lead in the second quarter before the Thunder closed out the half with a 9-0 run to take a 25-20 lead into the lockers. In the second half, Algonquin began isolating Sandre Bascoe in the blocks and led 41-38 after three quarters. The Thunder put the game out of reach when Abeer Farhat nailed a trey with five minutes to play. Sandre Bascoe was chosen player of the game for the Thunder while Maria Suriani earned the laurels for the Hawks. Sandre Bascoe paced the Thunder with 18 points and 15 boards. Trish Grey added 11, Abeer Farhat 11, Jesa Reda 8, Holly Ryerse 3, Laura Gini 3, Stacey Poapst 2 and Jennifer Wolfe-Bard 2, while Rebecca Perry, Jacklyn Rodgerson, Erika Schreiner, Sarah Ferguson, Sarah Langlois and Sara Lariviere were scoreless. The Thunder hit 25-78 (.321) from the floor, 3-16 (.188) from the arc and 5-16 (.313) from the line, while garnering 55 boards, including 30 on the offensive glass, 18 fouls, 12 assists, 25 turnovers, 2 blocks and 17 steals. Maria Suriani paced the Hawks with 15. Atissa Cronk added 10, Kaitlynn Paulley 6, Mary Asare 5, Chenel Johnson 4, Jackie Siemon 2, Aycha Hamaoui 2, Jordana Mazzei 1 and Kara Barsevich 1, while Taylor Smith, Merika Azar, Kerry Small, Alyssa Ferreira, Chioma Oriuwa and Courtney Boyes were scoreless. The Hawks hit 17-51 (.333) from the floor, 4-11 (.364) from the arc and 8-22 (.364) from the line, while garnering 44 boards, including 15 on the offensive glass, 15 fouls, 9 assists, 27 turnovers, 3 blocks and 5 steals. The Hawks also included Patricia Cole.
The George Brown Huskies (3rd East) stunned the Algoma Thunderbirds (2nd West) 58-52 after leading 31-30 at the half. Aria Charles was chosen player of the game for the Huskies, while Corina Bruni earned the laurels for the Thunderbirds. Aria Charles paced the Huskies with 14 points and 11 boards. Kristina Lane scored 14, Janice Lui 6, Shaniqua Wilson 6, Aindrea Barrett 6, Melissa Vilar 5, Dakota Allen 3, Marika Phillips 2 and Kayla Higgins 2, while Quichell Barriffe, Angel Mbikay, Spencer Mitchell-Becker, Danielle Fontyn, Jessica Engson and Sherrene Steele were scoreless. The Huskies hit 25-77 (.325) from the floor, 2-18 (.111) from the arc and 6-15 (.400) from the line, while garnering 48 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass, 19 fouls, 12 assists, 16 turnovers, 2 blocks and 14 steals. Corina Bruni paced the Thunderbirds with 15. Quazance Boissoneau added 8, Lauren Wozny 7, Kayla Kiessig 7, Amanda Orr 5, Brianna Mandolisi 5, Tessa Kasch 4 and Misaki Kawai 1, while Erika Warren and Taylor McCallister were scoreless. The Thunderbirds hit 18-57 (.316) from the floor, 5-20 from the arc and 11-20 (.550) from the line, while garnering 52 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass, 17 fouls, 13 assists, 23 turnovers and 10 steals.
In the last quarterfinal, the Fanshawe Falcons (1st West) thrashed the Loyalist Lancers (4th East) 62-35. The score was knotted at four after one quarter. The Falcons led 33-15 at the half and 46-25 after three quarters. Whitney Harris was chosen player of the game for the Falcons, while Jenni Thompson earned the laurels for the Lancers. Whitney Harris and Phyna Lim each scored 10 to pace the Falcons. Natasha Amo added 9, Larissa McBean 9, Brooke Kiatipis 7, Janine DeLeon 5, Samantha Highgate 5, Kaitlind Dutrizac 4 and Samantha Iacoe 3, while Tanisha Bromfield, Sasha Senior, Riley Williams and Allison Deblaire were scoreless. The Falcons hit 23-56 (.411) from the floor, 4-9 (.444) from the arc and 12-23 (.522) from the line, while garnering 41 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass, 17 fouls, 8 assists, 26 turnovers, 3 blocks and 17 steals. Jenni Thompson paced the Lancers with 9. Haley Sisler added 8, Amber Burton 7, Dianne Bouder 5, Martine Gauvin 5 and Sheawna Lorch 1, while Katrina Andreadis, Emily Wendel, Sierra Cauley, Samantha Goff, Tori Buck and Erica Angelo were scoreless. The Lancers hit 13-47 (.277) from the floor, 3-15 (.200) from the arc and 6-16 (.375) from the line, while garnering 36 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass, 18 fouls, 8 assists, 34 turnovers, 1 block and 13 steals.
In the bronze quarterfinals, the Algoma Thunderbirds thrashed the Humber Hawks 54-38 after leading 32-20 at the half. Kayla Kiessig was chosen player of the game for The Thunderbirds, while Kara Barsevich earned the laurels of the Hawks. Kayla Kiessig paced the Thunderbirds with 12. Corina Bruni added 11, Amanda Orr, Quazance Boissoneau 8, Brianna Mandolisi 4, Erika Warren 4, Lauren Wozny 2, Tessa Kasch 2 and Misaki Kawai 1, while Taylor McCallister was scoreless. The Thunderbirds hit 21-50 (.420) from the floor, 3-11 (.273) from the arc and 9-15 (.600) from the line, while garnering 45 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass, 10 fouls, 14 assists, 21 turnovers, 2 blocks and 7 steals. Chioma Onyma paced the Hawks with 8. Jackie Siemon added 6, Maria Suriani 6, Kara Barasevich 4, Atissa Cronk 4, Chenel Johnson 3, Kaitlynn Paulley 2, Aycha Hamaoui 2 and Mary Asare 2, while Taylor Smith, Merika Azar, Kerry Small, Jordana Mazzei, Alyssa Ferreira and Courtney Boyes were scoreless. The Hawks hit 16-60 (.267) from the floor, 4-22 (.182) from the arc and 2-9 (.222) from the line, while garnering 35 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass, 14 fouls, 5 assists, 17 turnovers, 3 blocks and 11 steals.
In the other bronze quarterfinal, the Sheridan Bruins thrashed the Loyalist Lancers 64-45 after leading 17-12, 33-23 and 55-36 at the quarters. Desiree Tindugan was chosen player of the game for the Bruins, while Dianne Bouder earned the laurels for the Lancers. Desiree Tindugan paced the Bruins with 18. Nakia Arthur added 15, along with 12 boards, Michelle Abella 6, Shylanda Saunders 6, Kiannah Kerr 6, along with 10 boards, Danique Campbell 4, along with 11 boards, Paige Holdsworth 4, Shanice Golbourne 3 and Jade Mason 2, while Michelle Asare and Bojana Bejatovic were scoreless. The Bruins hit 24-93 (.258) from the floor, 6-27 (.162) from the arc and 10-19 (.526) from the line, while garnering 74 boards, including 44 on the offensive glass, 15 fouls, 12 assists, 24 turnovers, 1 block and 15 steals. Jenni Thompson paced the Lancers with 14. Dianne Bouder added 12, Amber Burton 5, Sierra Cauley 4, Sheawana Lorch 4, Samantha Goff 3, Katrina Andreadis 2 and Haley Sisler 1, while Emily Wendel, Martine Gauvin, Tori Buck and Erica Angelo were scoreless. The Lancers hit 13-54 (.241) from the floor, 6-20 (.300) from the arc and 13-22 (.591) from the line, while garnering 47 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass, 17 fouls, 8 assists, 28 turnovers, 5 blocks and 11 steals.
In the semis, the Algonquin Thunder whipped the George Brown Huskies 61-39 after leading 19-8, 32-19 and 45-31 at the quarters. Abeer Farhat was chosen player of the game for the Thunder, while Aindrea Barrett earned the laurels for the Huskies. Sandre Bascoe paced the Thunder with 15, Abeer Farhat 11, Stacey Poapst 10, Laura Gini 9, Trish Grey 7, Holly Ryerse 3, Jennifer Wolfe-Bard 3, Jesa Reda 2 and Jacklyn Rodgerson 1, while Rebecca Perry, Erika Schreiner, Sarah Ferguson, Sarah Langlois and Sam Lariviere were scoreless. The Thunder hit 22-56 (.393) from the floor, 3-14 (.214) from the arc and 14-27 (.519) from the line, while garnering 40 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass, 11 fouls, 24 turnovers, 3 blocks and 16 steals. Aindrea Barrett paced the Huskies with 9. Aria Charles added 6, Kristina Lane 6, Marika Phillips 4, Kayla Higgins 4, Janice Lui 4, Quichell Barriffe 3, Melissa Vilar 2 and Dakota Allen 1, while Angel Mbikay, Spencer Mitchell-Becker, Danielle Fontyn, Jessica Engson, Shaniqua Wilson and Sherrene Steele were scoreless. The Huskies hit 18-59 (.305) from the floor, 0-8 from the arc and 3-7 (.429) from the line, while garnering 43 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass, 19 fouls, 9 assists, 34 turnovers, 3 blocks and 14 steals.
In the other semi, the Seneca Sting stunned the Fanshawe Falcons 55-48 after leading 23-10, 35-26 and 41-36 at the quarters. Late in the fourth quarter, with 33 seconds remaining and Seneca leading by two points, rookie Tara Minicuci drained a pair of free throws to increase the Sting lead to four, sealing the victory for the Sting. Despite trailing for most of the game and by 11 points at half-time, Fanshawe clawed their way to within 41-40 by the midway mark of the fourth quarter but the Sting pulled away down the stretch. Tara Minicuci was chosen player of the game for the Sting, while Kaitlind Dutrizac earned the laurels for the Falcons. Tamara Nembhard paced the Sting with 12. Chanel Grellmore added 10, Tara Minicuci 8, Samantha Evans 7, Sihen Berhe 6, Zoe Layne 6, Sharika Smith 4 and Paige Smith 2, while Carina Fullerton, Kadian-Kasandra Owusu, Ashley Nurse, Lauren Egglestone and Melissa Arevalo were scoreless. Kaitlind Dutrizac paced the Falcons with 15. Natasha Amo added 10, Whitney Harris 7, Janine DeLeon 6, Larissa McBean 3, Tanisha Bromfield 2, Phyna Lim 2, Samantha Highgate 2 and Samantha Iacoe 1, while Brooke Kiatipis, Sasha Senior, Riley Williams and Allison Deblaire were scoreless. The Falcons hit 15-46 (.326) from the floor, 3-16 (.188) from the arc and 15-25 (.600) from the line, while garnering 36 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass, 17 fouls, 9 assists, 36 turnovers and 11 steals.
In the bronze semis, the George Brown Huskies edged the Sheridan Bruins 60-57 after leading 12-8, 34-19 and 48-36 at the quarters. George Brown started this game aggressively, driving to the basket with authority and earning ten trips to the free-throw line as they built their halftime lead. Kristina Lane was chosen player of the game for the Huskies, while Nakia Arthur earned the laurels for the Bruins. Aindrea Barrett paced the Huskies with 10 points and 10 boards. Aria Charles added 10, Kristina Lane 10, Dakota Allen 8, Janice Lui 8, Melissa Vilar 4, Quichell Barriffe 3, Angel Mbikay 3, Shaniqua Wilson 2 and Kayla Higgins 2, while Spencer Mitchell-Becker, Danielle Fontyn, Jessica Engson, Marika Phillips and Sherrene Steele were scoreless. The Huskies hit 20-56 (.357) from the floor, 2-7 (.286) from the arc and 18-25 (.720) from the line, while garnering 48 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass, 14 fouls, 12 assists, 36 turnovers and 16 steals. Nakia Arthur paced the Bruins with 20. Michelle Abella added 12, Desiree Tindugan 7, Shylanda Sauders 7, Danique Campbell 6, Paige Holdsworth 4 and Kiannah Kerr 1, while Michelle Asare, Bojana Bejatovic, Jade Mason and Shanice Golbourne were scoreless. The Bruins hit 25-66 (.379) from the floor, 2-16 (.125) from the arc and 5-11 (.455) from the line, while garnering 32 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass, 16 fouls, 14 assists, 25 turnovers, 2 blocks and 19 steals.
In the other bronze semi, the Fanshawe Falcons clocked the Algoma Thunderbirds 44-29. The Falcons led 10-9 after one quarter. The Thunderbirds led 16-15 at the half. The Falcons led 29-17 after three quarters. The game’s second-half produced a more spirited offensive contest as Fanshawe began attacking the glass with authority. With 14 free-throw attempts in the third and fourth quarters, the Falcons took control of the game. Natasha Amo was chosen player of the game for the Falcons, while Erika Warren earned the laurels for the Thunderbirds. Natasha Amo paced the Falcons with 13. Kaitlind Dutrizac added 6, Phyna Lim 5, Whitney Harris 4, Janine DeLeon 3, Larissa McBean 3, Brooke Kintipis 2, Tanisha Bromfield 2, Allison Deblaire 2, Samantha Highgate 2 and Samantha Iacoe 2, while Sasha Senior and Riley Williams were scoreless. The Falcons hit 14-59 (.237) from the floor, 1-13 (.076) from the arc and 15-18 (.833) from the line, while garnering 60 boards, including 24 on the offensive glass, 13 fouls, 6 assists, 22 turnovers, 3 blocks and 16 steals. Corina Bruni paced the Thunderbirds with 13. Lauren Wozny added 4, Quazance Boissoneau 4, Misaki Kawai 3, Erika Warren 2, Kayla Kiessig 2 and Brianna Mandolisi 1, while Tessa Kasch, Amanda Orr and Taylor McCallister were scoreless. The Thunderbirds hit 12-58 (.207) from the floor, 1-15 (.066) from the arc and 4-10 from the line, while garnering 37 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass, 15 fouls, 3 assists, 24 turnovers, 3 blocks and 12 steals.
In the bronze medal match, the George Brown Huskies defeated the Fanshawe Falcons 50-45 in overtime. Huskies guard Kristina Lane sunk a crucial lay-up with less than a minute remaining in overtime to give the Huskies a 47-45 lead, which they never relinquished. Both teams struggled from the field in the game shooting less than 30% through four quarters but in overtime, the Huskies found a measure of consistency going three-for-seven from field goal range while the Falcons only managed to sink a single basket. Memphis, Tennessee-product Melissa Vilar was chosen player of the game for the Huskies, while Tanisha Bromfield earned the laurels for the Falcons. Melissa Vilar paced the Huskies with 9 on 3-11 from the floor, 1-6 from the arc, 2-2 from the line and 2 steals. Janice Lui added 8 on 3-5 from the floor, 2-2 from the line, 2 boards, 5 assists and 3 steals. Kristina Lane added 7 on 3-8 from the floor, 1-1 from the arc, 2 boards and 3 steals. Angel Mbikay added 6 on 3-5 from the floor. Aria Charles scored 6 on 2-8 from the floor, 2-9 from the line and 16 boards. Aindrea Barrett scored 6 on 1-6 from the floor, 4-6 from the line and 4 boards. Dakota Allen added 5, along with 2 boards, and Marika Phillips 2, along with 6 boards, while Quichell Barriffe, Spencer Mitchell-Becker, Danielle Fontyne, Shanique Wilson, Kayla Higgins, Jessica Engson and Sherrene Steele were scoreless. The Huskies hit 18-64 (.281) from the floor, 3-10 from the arc and 11-21 (.524) from the line, while garnering 53 boards, including 22 on the offensive glass, 21 fouls, 6 assists, 32 turnovers, 3 blocks and 11 steals. Natasha Amo paced the Falcons with 12 on 4-8 from the floor, 4-10 from the line and 5 boards. Tanisha Bromfield added 9 on 3-11 from the floor, 3-4 from the line and 5 boards. Phyna Lim notched 6 on 1-8 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc, 4-6 from the line, 4 boards and 2 steals. Samantha Highgate scored 6 on 2-5 from the floor, 2-2 from the line, 4 boards and 3 steals. Larissa McBean scored 5 on 1-7 from the floor, 3-4 from the line, 5 boards and 2 steals. Janine DeLeon added 3, along with 5 boards and 4 steals, Whitney Harris 2, along with 3 boards, and Kaitlind Dutrizac 2, along with 5 boards, 3 assists and 3 steals, while Brooke Kiatipis, Sasha Senior, Riley Williams, Allison Deblaire and Samantha Iacoe were scoreless. The Falcons hit 13-62 (.210) from the floor, 0-10 from the arc and 19-32 (.594) from the line, while garnering 52 boards, including 23 on the offensive glass, 22 fouls, 6 assists, 30 turnovers, 2 blocks and 17 steals. The Falcons also included Megan Babcock.
In the final, the Algonquin Thunder repeated as OCAA champs by edging the Seneca Sting 62-57 in double overtime. A decisive 8-0 run by Algonquin in the second OT period sealed the win. The Thunder outscored the Sting 12-6 in the second extra session in a tight affair, which featured 10 lead changes and six ties. The game was sent to the decisive second overtime when, in the first OT, Sting rookie guard Tara Minicuci drained a crucial free-throw to tie the game at 50 with 1.1 seconds to play. The score was tied at 9 after one quarter. The Sting led 18-17 at the half and 33-32 after three quarters. The score was knotted at 42 after regulation play and at 50 after the first overtime. In the second half, the Sting built a seven-point lead but Algonquin’s defence and full court pressure forced a series of turnovers as the Thunder rallied to knot the score. In the first overtime, Seneca hit a trey to take a 49-46 lead but Trish Grey got a putback and then Jesa Rada hit a jumper, before Minicuci hit the free throw to force the second overtime. The Thunder opened the second session with an 8-0 run on a Sandre Bascoe steal and layup and an Abeer Farhat runner. The Thunder iced the win with free throws by Trish Grey and Farhat. “It was the most amazing, frustrating and exciting game I have ever coached,” Thunder coach John MacInnis said. “We probably made it more tougher on us then we needed, but I said championship teams always find a way to win.” Trish Grey was chosen player of the game for the Thunder, while Chanel Grellmore earned the laurels for the Sting. Sandre Bascoe paced the Thunder with 17 on 8-16 from the floor, 1-4 from the line, 16 boards and 3 steals. Trish Grey added 16 on 5-10 from the floor, 6-9 from the line and 8 boards. Abeer Farhat scored 10 on 4-12 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc, 2-6 from the line and 3 boards. Jesa Reda scored 9 on 3-9 from the floor, 1-6 from the arc, 2-4 from the line and 3 boards. Jennifer Wolfe-Bard scored 5, along with 2 boards and 2 steals, Holly Ryerse 3 and Stacey Poapst 2, along with 8 boards and 3 blocks, while Rebecca Perry, Jacklyn Rodgerson, Laura Gini, Erika Schreiner, Sarah Ferguson, Sarah Langlois and Sam Lariviere were scoreless. The Thunder hit 22-68 (.324) from the floor, 2-14 (.143) from the arc and 16-31 (.516) from the line, while garnering 57 boards, including 21 on the offensive glass, 13 fouls, 8 assists, 28 turnovers, 6 blocks and 8 steals. Tara Minicuci paced the Sting with 10 on 4-7 from the floor, 0-2 from the arc, 2-5 from the line, 5 boards and 2 assists. Samantha Evans added 9 on 3-16 from the floor, 1-6 from the arc, 2-4 from the line, 3 boards and 3 steals. Tamara Nembhard notched 8 on 4-13 from the floor, 12 boards, 5 blocks and 2 steals. Paige Smith scored 8 on 3-10 from the floor, 2-6 from the arc and 2 assists. Sharika Smith added 7 on 3-10 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 2 assists and 3 steals. Chanel Grellmore scored 6 on 3-12 from the floor, 0-1 from the line, 16 boards and 2 steals. Sihen Berhe added 4, along with 3 boards, Carina Fullerton 2, and Lauren Egglestone 2, along with 4 boards, while Zoe Layne, Kadian-Kasandra Owusu, Ashley Nurse and Melissa Arevalo were scoreless. The Sting hit 24-83 (.289) from the floor, 4-16 from the arc and 4-10 from the line, while garnering 58 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass, 27 fouls, 9 assists, 32 turnovers, 6 blocks and 14 steals.
The bronze medalist George Brown Huskies: Kristina Lane; Aria Charles; Aindrea Barrett; Melissa Vilar; Shaniqua Wilson; Janice Lui; Quichell Barriffe; Sherrene Steele; Kayla Higgins; Jessica Engson; Dakota Allen; Spencer Mitchell-Becker; Angel Mbikay; Danielle Fontyn; Marika Phillips; Pillar Walsh; coach Sharon Butler; assistant Elaine Ticzon; assistant Karine Nicolas
The silver medalist Seneca Sting: Sihen Berhe; Tara Minicucci; Sharika Smith; Paige Smith; Carina Fullerton; Zoe Layne; Ashley Nurse; Tamara Nembhard; Chanel Grellmore; Kadian-Kassandra Owusu; Lauren Egglestone; Melissa Arevalo; Samantha Evans; Alanah Piccattoli-Ross; Kadian-Kasandra Owusu; coach Craig Walker; assistant Mervin Busby; assistant Lisa Best; assistant Ashley Docking
The champion Algonquin Thunder: Abeer Farhat; Jesa Rada; Sandre Bascoe; Stacey Poapst; Trish Grey; Jennifer Wolfe-Bard; Holly Ryerse; Jacklyn Rodgerson; Laura Gini; Erika Schreiner; Sarah Langlois; Rebecca Perry; Sarah Ferguson; Sam Lariviere; coach John MacInnis; assistant Cassandra Carpenter; athletic director Ron Port