SARNIA, Ontario — Exam season is in full swing across the country.
Friday night marked the end of the first semester for basketball across the CCAA. Teams from the RSEQ and OCAA were in action in Ontario and Quebec looking for one last boost of momentum ahead of the holiday break. The Dawson Blues were looking to remain unbeaten with a win over the Nomades de Montmorency to solidify their top ranking in the CCAA, while the Redeemer Royals were looking to complete a perfect 2-0 week in Ontario.
While the week provided little in terms of a shakeup in the standings, it did provide fans with several impressive performances from players and teams alike. From double-doubles to 30-point outbursts, the week provided some excitement despite just a handful of games being played.
In fact, five players from both leagues stood out above the rest over the week, and these players make up this week’s edition of the Starting Five.
Starting Five: Dec. 3 – 7, 2018
OCAA
Emily Glendinning – Durham Lords
28 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 3 blocks in 71-49 win vs. Loyalist
Tobie Brinkman – Redeemer Royals
18 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 3 blocks in 78-51 win at Mohawk
8 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks in 71-47 win vs. Lambton
Bridget Atkinson – Niagara Knights
13 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks in 57-53 loss vs. Sheridan
Julia Pavlik – Redeemer Royals
16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block in 78-51 win at Mohawk
13 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals in 71-47 win vs. Lambton
Brittany Mason – Loyalist Lancers
15 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block in 71-49 loss at Durham
RSEQ
Taisha Exanor – Dawson Blues
18 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 block in 84-69 win at Montmorency
Jael Kabunda – Nomades de Montmorency
15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals, 2 blocks in 84-69 loss vs. Dawson
Roxane Makolo – Dawson Blues
17 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal in 84-69 win at Montmorency
Donna Ophombo Ntambue – Nomades de Montmorency
31 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks in 84-69 loss vs. Dawson
Dahomee Forgues – Dawson Blues
15 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists in 84-69 win at Montmorency
– T. Bennett
