The OSBA Game of the Week (GOTW) schedule features three top matchups in both the Men's and Women's divisions this week. It all starts on Tuesday with St. Jude’s Academy taking on King’s Christian Collegiate in the women's West Division. Simultaneously, Royal Crown faces Hodan Prep in a men's cross-division matchup. The GOTW action concludes with a thrilling showdown in the men's East Division as the No. 2 and No. 3-seeded teams, William Academy and Crestwood Prep, face off on Saturday afternoon in North York.

 

ST. JUDE’S ACADEMY VS KING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGIATE

 

•  Tip-Off: Tuesday, February 11th at 6: 00 p.m EST
•  Location: King’s Christian Collegiate in Oakville
•  Division: OSBA Women’s West Division

 

ST. JUDE’S ACADEMY

 

St. Jude’s enters the game at 7-2 and is ranked No. 2 in the West. The team is coming off a huge win against Orangeville Prep last Thursday, winning 73-61. That marked back-to-back wins for St. Jude’s, which has bounced back since losing to Crestwood Prep at the end of January. St. Jude’s is led by Chante Murray, who is currently No. 1 on the OSBA women's MVP watch list. Murray has been performing at a high level on both ends of the court, averaging 21.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. Against a top opponent like King’s Christian, the star guard can certainly bolster her MVP résumé with a strong performance.

ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO WATCH:

 

• Marley Hayle: Averaging 4.3 steals per game, ranked fifth in the league per the latest rankings.
• Silvana Maldonado: Dropped 14 points in the win against Orangeville Prep.

 

KING’S CHRISTIAN COLLEGIATE

 

King’s Christian holds a 5-4 record and is ranked No. 3 in the West, just behind St. Jude’s. The team is coming off a tough loss against Crestwood, 83-64, and has a chance to bounce back in a key division matchup against St. Jude’s. King’s Christian has no shortage of offensive talent. The team is led by Carletta Bennett, No. 5 on the OSBA women's MVP watch list, who is averaging 17.4 points per game. However, King’s also spreads the ball efficiently, with Gabby Morash, Alex Newson, and Bennett all recording 15 points in their last game against Crestwood. This balanced attack is difficult to defend throughout an entire game.

 

ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO WATCH:

 

• Mikaela James: Averaging 5.3 assists per game, ranked second in the league per the latest rankings.
• Emma Dongelmans: Averaging 2.2 blocks per game, ranked fifth in the league.

 

Tuesday’s West Division matchup showcases two of the Division’s top teams battling for crucial points with the playoffs on the horizon.

 

ROYAL CROWN VS HODAN PREP

 

• Tip-Off: Tuesday, February 11th at 6: 00 p.m EST
• Location: Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School in Vaughan 
• Division: OSBA Men’s East and West Division

 

ROYAL CROWN

 

The Lions enter Tuesday’s matchup at 8-1, ranked No. 1 in the East. Royal Crown beat William Academy in a thriller in its most recent OSBA game, winning 66-65 in Cobourg. Crown kept that momentum going during Grind Session Canada play, defeating Fort Erie 79-69 on home court. Crown guard Justus Haseley earned Player of the Game honours against Fort Erie for his 24- point, six-assist, five-rebound performance in the win. Haseley, ranked No. 8 on the MVP watch list, has been outstanding for the Lions as of late, as he was also Crown’s leading scorer in the win against William Academy with 12 points. With a win against Hodan Prep, Royal Crown can continue to build a commanding lead in the division as the playoffs approach.

 

ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO WATCH:

 

• Yann-Ariel Kouakou-Aphely: Leading the league in blocks with 4.5 per game, dropped 11 points vs. William Academy.
• Xavier Istomin-Monroe: Averaging 8.3 rebounds per game (9th), ranked seventh in blocks (1.5).

 

HODAN PREP

 

Hodan holds a 4-2 record and is ranked No. 2 in the West Division. The team is coming off a huge win against No. 1 Ridley College last Tuesday, winning 96-93 in a thriller. Tonight’s game offers an opportunity to knock off another top-seeded opponent, this time in the East Division. Hodan demonstrated just how dynamic its offense is against Ridley College, with three players scoring 17 or more points. Josiah Roberts and Zachary Downer led the way, scoring 22 and 20 points, respectively. Against a team like Royal Crown, Hodan will have to replicate this type of efficiency on offense to stay competitive and secure a win.

 

ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO WATCH:

 

• Saad Chaudhry: Averaging 2.7 blocks per game, ranked second in the league.
• Dante Censori-Hercules: Averaging 6.7 assists per game (2nd), ranked third in steals per game (2.7).

 

This matchup has no shortage of storylines. Will Royal Crown continue to stack up wins, or will Hodan Prep take down a second No. 1 seed in as many games?

 

WILLIAM ACADEMY VS CRESTWOOD PREPARATORY COLLEGE

 

• Tip-Off: Saturday, February 15th at 12: 00 p.m EST
• Location: Crestwood Preparatory College in North York 
• Division: OSBA Men’s East Division

 

WILLIAM ACADEMY

 

William Academy enters Saturday’s matchup with a 5-4 record, ranked No. 2 in the East. The team has played a pair of extremely close games recently—losing by one point to Royal Crown and beating J. Addison by one point. The win against J. Addison moved the team above .500, but they face another tough challenge against a Crestwood team on a hot streak. Leading the charge on offence is recent Butler University commit Efeosa Oliogu. Ranked No. 4 on the MVP watch list, Oliogu has been on a tear recently, scoring 26 points as William Academy’s leading scorer in its win over J. Addison. The guard will have to be similarly effective for William Academy to generate offence effectively against a tough defensive matchup in Crestwood.

 

ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO WATCH:

 

• Deng Makeer: Dropped 17 points in William’s most recent win vs. J. Addison School.
• Tristan Darko: Averaging 4.4 assists per game (5th), ranked No. 9 on the MVP watch list.

 

CRESTWOOD PREPARATORY COLLEGE

 

Crestwood Prep holds a 4-4 record and is ranked No. 3 in the East, just behind William Academy. Crestwood is coming off a dominant performance against Bill Crothers S.S., winning 103-65. A win in this matchup would be crucial for Crestwood’s chances of closing the gap in the standings, as they would move ahead of William Academy with a victory. Myles Dehaney has provided a spark for Crestwood on offence recently, with the point guard leading all scorers with 28 points in the team’s most recent win over Bill Crothers. This support has created a dynamic attack for Crestwood, as guard Christophe Tshibola is also averaging 22.8 points per game this season.

 

ADDITIONAL PLAYERS TO WATCH:

 

• Mangok Lok Gach: Averaging 1.8 blocks per game (5th), ranked seventh in steals (2.3).
• Colton Crowdis: Averaging 6.0 assists per game, ranked third in the league.

 

Saturday’s game is a crucial matchup for both teams as they vie for positioning in the Men’s East Division. Can William Academy continue to hold second place, or will Crestwood Prep move ahead in the standings?

These GOTW matchups feature top teams across both the Men’s and Women’s divisions battling for playoff contention. Fans and supporters are encouraged to tune in to OSBA TV on YouTube to catch all the action live.