The Senior Boys returned from Niagara Sunday night from a fabulous trip that saw a double overtime game and similar last second heroics in the Raptors victory over the Celtics.

The Red Hawks defeated Welland Notre Dame in game#1 of the tournament in St.Catherine's. Welland comes with a strong reputation - a nice resume builder for the Hawks. Score 52-27.

In game #2, the Red Hawks would face formidable 'AAAA' Burlington Notre Dame that competes at a high level every year. Despite an impressive start from the Hawks (up 11-4), some tough play and poor officiating would rattle the usually composed SF team. The Hawks were unable to recover losing 53-28.

In game #3, SF would take on athletic, St.Francis Xavier (Mississagua). In a highly entertaining game that saw post play, perimeter shooting and fast break hoops - the two teams would trade baskets all game long - right into double overtime. Curtis Onion would drill two 3-point shots to seal a tough and deserved win. 59-53.

Tournament scoring: Judd (39), Dufort (37), Onion (18), McEwen (14), Summers (10)

The boys finished off a strong 'B' Consolation win with a great experience at the Rogers Centre, where the Hawks witnessed the Raptors defeat teh Celtics in a thrilling game that went down to the wire.

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The BCI Red Rams have accomplished the first step in their goal.

The Red Rams have made it into the semifinals of the EOSSAA 'AA' senior boys basketball championships here.

While the Red Rams dropped a 48-37 decision to the Smiths Falls Red Hawks, BCI rolled over Rockland 80-43 in its other pool division game.

The Red Rams are playing home team Loyalist Lancers this morning with the winning team guaranteed a spot in the provincial championships.

"It's going to come down to one game for a shot at the provincials. Hopefully, we can get there," said BCI coach Tom Curson.

In a physical game against Smiths Falls, BCI jumped off to a 14-2 lead but trailed 27-26 at halftime.

Alec MacNeil led BCI with 17 points. Brandon Judd had 17 for Smiths Falls.

Against Rockland, BCI led 42-16 at halftime.

MacNeil dominated with 27 points while Graham Silk added another 24 while Rhys Larry hit for 13.

If BCI wins its semifinal, it plays in the championship game at 3 p.m.

A loss in the semifinal would put the Red Rams in the consolation game at 1:30 p.m.

Smiths Falls was in the other semifinal game before the Brockville-Loyalist matchup today.

SMITHS FALLS - The Smiths Falls senior RedHawks were on fire last week, winning the Eastern Ontario AA boys’ basketball championship title.

“We don’t look like much, but the guys played tough defense and played well together,” says coach Todd Spencer. “They have the heart to play basketball.”

The boys travelled to Kingston on Feb. 18 and 19 to compete in EOSSAA, after their nail-biting win 29-26 win against the Perth & District Collegiate Institute Blue Devils for the Lanark County Interschool Athletic Association (LCIAA) title.

At EOSSAA, the RedHawks first played Brockville Collegiate Institute, and won a tough game, 48-37. From there, they blazed through the next three games against L’Escale (69-39), the Renfrew Raiders (57-33) and the Loyalist Lancers (50-40).

Spencer says the BCI and Loyalist teams were tough, but that the win against L’Escale was “nice.”

“They weren’t very strong, it was a perfect second game,” he says. “We fought through the game and everyone played well.”

On Friday, when the crew played against the Raiders, Spencer admits he was anxious.

“When we beat Renfrew, we knew we would qualify for the finals,” he says. “But I was concerned we wouldn’t have the fire to compete, but that wasn’t the case.”

Vince Dufort led the team during the title game against Loyalist, scoring a total of 17 points.

Spencer says captains Sean McEwen and Dufort did a good job leading the team to victory.

“They just don’t let us lose,” he says. “And everything else falls into place.”

During the entire two-day competition, Brendan Judd scored 44 points, Dufort netted 43, Steve Summers scored 36 and Curtis Onion had 33.

Spencer says Summers really stepped up when the team needed him and that Onion was the leading scorer for the tourney.

The team will be holding a bottle drive Saturday morning (Feb. 6) to raise money for the bus to the all-Ontario (OFSAA) championships.

The boys leave Sunday and will return Wednesday of next week.

OFSAA takes place in Windsor; to follow the boys on their adventure, check out http://www.ofsaa.on.ca/site/index.cfm for live streaming and coverage of the games.

SMITHS FALLS - The Smiths Falls senior RedHawks were on fire last week, winning the Eastern Ontario AA boys’ basketball championship title.

“We don’t look like much, but the guys played tough defense and played well together,” says coach Todd Spencer. “They have the heart to play basketball.”

The boys travelled to Kingston on Feb. 18 and 19 to compete in EOSSAA, after their nail-biting win 29-26 win against the Perth & District Collegiate Institute Blue Devils for the Lanark County Interschool Athletic Association (LCIAA) title.

At EOSSAA, the RedHawks first played Brockville Collegiate Institute, and won a tough game, 48-37. From there, they blazed through the next three games against L’Escale (69-39), the Renfrew Raiders (57-33) and the Loyalist Lancers (50-40).

Spencer says the BCI and Loyalist teams were tough, but that the win against L’Escale was “nice.”

“They weren’t very strong, it was a perfect second game,” he says. “We fought through the game and everyone played well.”

On Friday, when the crew played against the Raiders, Spencer admits he was anxious.

“When we beat Renfrew, we knew we would qualify for the finals,” he says. “But I was concerned we wouldn’t have the fire to compete, but that wasn’t the case.”

Vince Dufort led the team during the title game against Loyalist, scoring a total of 17 points.

Spencer says captains Sean McEwen and Dufort did a good job leading the team to victory.

“They just don’t let us lose,” he says. “And everything else falls into place.”

During the entire two-day competition, Brendan Judd scored 44 points, Dufort netted 43, Steve Summers scored 36 and Curtis Onion had 33.

Spencer says Summers really stepped up when the team needed him and that Onion was the leading scorer for the tourney.

The team will be holding a bottle drive Saturday morning (Feb. 6) to raise money for the bus to the all-Ontario (OFSAA) championships.

The boys leave Sunday and will return Wednesday of next week.

OFSAA takes place in Windsor; to follow the boys on their adventure, check out http://www.ofsaa.on.ca/site/index.cfm for live streaming and coverage of the games.

EMC Lifestyle - On February 25 and 26, SFDCI's senior boys basketball team travelled to Kingston to play against Brockville at Loyalist Collegiate and Vocational Institute. Throughout the whole game they were neck and neck. Even though the boys were losing the first half, they came through in the lead 27-26 during half time and continued 38-30 for the third quarter. In the end the boys came up on top winning 48-37.

Vincent Dufort scored a total of five points with three baskets, Steven Summers scored 10 points with four baskets, Brendan Judd scored 15 points with 10 baskets, Curtis Onion scored 12 points with five baskets.

At the beginning Tegan Patmore was hoping that the guys would get their act together and as soon as they did she was cheering them on louder and louder. The pressure was on since there were only five SFDCI students there but even five students were enough to cheer them to victory.

Craig Mearns said, "The guys did a really good job and came out strong."

Great job guys!!

Senior Hawks on top at own Tournament

The Senior boys were victorious at their own Red Hawk's Invitational tournament on the weekend (Jan.15/16).


The Red Hawks defeated La Salle Friday night and TISS Saturday morning to qualify for the Championship in the 8-team bracket style tournament.


In the final KCVI would go down by 20 points as the Red Hawks caught on fire early. The highly entertaining affair saw most hawks hit the score sheet. The Hawks took an impressive 15-0 lead at the end of the first quarter and would never look back.


Tuesday, the Hawks will host Notre Dame in the final game before the exam break. 100 vistors from CHimo are expected in a celebration and fundraiser for their new playground.

Rosters

Senior Boys
Curtis Onion 2

Dish Thompson 3

Paul Hicks 15

Sean McEwen 20

Cal Henderson 21

Mack Curran 22

Vince Dufort 23

Mitch Clemmens 25

Steve Summers 33

Brendan Judd 34

Brandon Wilkinson 35

Junior Boys

Nick McGonegal 23
Turner Onion 14
Ian McCloy 33
Breton Richardson 3
Dylan Kinch 5
Jeremy Judd 22
Justin Morell 13
Sam Dickson 12
Sam Murphy 00
Kyle Laurence 11
Garrett Closs 20

Elite 8 for Senior Red Hawks at 52-team Jaguar Classic

The Senior Boys participated in the St.Joseph's Jaguar Classic Tournament and came out with an amazing result. The Jaguars Classic consisted of 13 pools of 4 teams competing over 4 days of competition at four Ottawa high schools.

In the tournament opener on Wednesday night (Jan.7) , the Hawks would take on St.Paul's on their turf. The Red Hawks and Panthers would trade baskets all game long in an offensive and entertaining affair. The Hawks earned a tough 67-65 win. Some timely 3-point shooting from Curtis Onion (15 points) helped SF earn the victory.

On Friday, the Red Hawks would earn separate 10-point victories over Aurora (Toronto) and Glebe (Ottawa). Both games were impressive team wins with the whole squad contributing . Brendan Judd and Vince Dufort were awarded with game MVP's.

After securing 1st place in their pool, the Hawks earned a play-off game Friday night against St.Joseph's (Cornwall). The Hawks were seeded 12th in the playoff round based on their point differential scores from pool play. St.Joe's was seeded 4th. St.Joe's was a top contender at last year's OFSAA Championship.

After playing 4 tough games already in less that 3 days, the weary Hawks would prove they were up to the challenge. The Hawks would take an early lead and frustrate their confident opponents with their smothering defence. Vince Dufort would continue his solid tournament play scoring it seemed from everywhere on the court. Brendan Judd was a difference maker with some big hoops on the fast break and drives to the basket. Sean McEwen did a great job of neutralizing their star post player in the key.

The Hawks maintained a 4 point lead through most of the second half until some silly mistakes would allow St.Joe's to gain the lead for the first time in the game. After trading baskets for the final minutes, a final possession in the dying seconds would see Dufort challenge the basket and get fouled. After an incredible performance from Dufort, an opportunity to seal the game would make the perfect ending to a great and emotional game. It was not to be as Vince would miss both free throws.

It would take 2 overtime periods to put an end to this legendary game. With 2 minutes to go in the 2nd overtime period, Vince would foul out of the game. Dischaine Thompson would come in and lead his team to victory with some stellar play. Down 2 points and looking bleek for the Hawks, Dish would get the ball to Brandon Wilkinson who would calmly drill a 3-pointer to put the Hawks ahead. BW would seal the game with 2 free throws.

By winning this game, the Hawks would qualify for the Elite 8 to be played on Saturday. With 52 teams starting the tournament and down to a final 8 - the Red Hawks proud of their great accomplishment were worn out physically and emotionally.

The Red Hawks would take on the number 2 seed Chippewa (North Bay) - a strong OFSAA contender on Saturday morning. With little in the tank, the Hawks would go down in deafeat. The Hawks got cold from the outside. Chippewa would go on to win the tournament.