Week Three is here! Who is going to make the cut in Thomson Div 1?
This week is the most important week for our Thomson Division One teams, as tonight’s results will cement who is in our Top 8 or Bottom 8.
Here is how this week is shaping up.
Thomson Division One
Christ’s College vs Lincoln: It’s a top vs bottom clash tonight as our number one seed takes on our number 15 seed.
Pick: Christ’s College
Hillmorton vs Rolleston: It’s picked to be game of the night as these two battle for their spot in the top 8. This game promises to be close, with it all on the line.
Pick: Hillmorton
CBHS vs Shirley: While CBHS are looking strong compared to previous years, everyone is seeming to struggle against the Spartans.
Pick: Shirley
Middleton vs St Andrew’s: StAC are looking for a strong finish after their thrashing from Shirley last week. This week should help with the confidence as they look to lock in their spot in top 8.
Pick: St Andrew’s
Rangiora vs Kaiapoi: Its a battle of the north this week as the strong Rangiora team take on Kaiapoi.
Pick: Rangiora
Riccarton vs Cashmere: A narrow loss last week will mean Cashmere are also looking to show strength against the 16 seed Riccarton.
Pick: Cashmere
St Bede’s vs St Thomas: A battle of the all-boys schools with Bede’s hosting St Thomas. Both teams sporting a junior Ram, this game could be close.
Pick: St Bede’s
Burnside vs Ashburton: A battle on the lower end of the table, Ashburton will look to be stronger, after finishing low last year.
Pick: Burnside
Last week’s picks: 8/8
Thomson Div Two
Hornby vs Cathedral College. Pick: Cathedral College
Oxford vs Papanui. Pick: Papanui
RNLS vs Darfield. Pick: RNLS
Last week’s picks: 2/3
Whelan Division One
Cashmere vs Rangiora: This game is looking closer than previous years. Could this be Cashmere’s time?
Pick: Rangiora
CGHS vs St Andrew’s: Mr Burns will have to remember which uniform he has on tonight as his CGHS girls take on StAC. It’s also a battle of the coaches in lead up to nationals as StAC is lead by U18 Canterbury A coach Adam Morgan, while Phil coaches the U18 B girls.
Pick: St Andrew’s
St Margaret’s vs Kaiapoi: This game is looking to be tough for St Margaret’s as Kaiapoi are seeking out another final.
Pick: Kaiapoi
Last week’s picks: 2/2 (one game still to be played)
Whelan Division Two
Burnside vs Hillmorton. Pick: Hillmorton.
Middleton vs Rangi Ruru. Pick: Rangi Ruru
Avonside vs Villa. Pick: Avonside
Last week’s picks: 3/3
Grocott Trophy
Cashmere vs Papanui. Pick: Cashmere
Christ’s College vs Shirley. Pick: Shirley
Hillmorton vs St Bede’s. Pick: Hillmorton
Rangiora vs St Thomas. Pick: Rangiora
CBHS vs Kaiapoi: Pick CBHS
Last week’s picks: 5/5
As we go into this week, we want to remind all players, coaches, spectators and officials, we will not tolerate ANY form of abuse towards those on court (officials included).
Schools have full authority to remove people from games if they are abusive in any nature towards a person involved in a basketball game of any capacity.
