U11

This past weekend, the U11 girls traveled to North York for a 4-game OBL weekend, showing impressive growth and teamwork as they stepped up to every challenge.

Game 1 vs. DC Chameleons: The girls came out on fire, dominating 44-11. Tight defense kept DC from penetrating, while Heidi Di Genova Warner led with 19 points, followed by Josefina Tie Ten Quee (9), Iyla Lawrence (6), Paige Richardson (4), and Annabel Georgekutty, Madelyn Harvey, and Irelyn Callaghan (2 each).

Players of the Game: Heidi and Paige for their scoring, smart assists, and fierce defense.

Game 2 vs. Tecumseh Saints: Fatigue set in as the girls fell 35-26 in a hard-fought battle. Missed opportunities proved costly, but the team regrouped with determination for Sunday. #nevergiveup

Game 3 vs. Collingwood Trailblazers: The girls bounced back strong, opening with a 10-0 run and cruising to a 33-18 win. Iyla Lawrence shone with a career-high 12 points, followed by Heidi (8), Annabel (7), and Irelyn, Josefina, and Emily Howden (2 each).

Player of the Game: Iyla, who found her sweet spot and couldn’t miss!

Game 4 vs. Cali Girls Prep School: Despite falling 35-19, the girls rose to the challenge against bigger, stronger opponents. Strong defense and gritty play kept them in the game, with Heidi leading with 8 points, followed by Josefina (7), and Paige and Emily (2 each).

Player of the Game: Lauren Gemmell-Cooke for her relentless defense.

Amazing sportsmanship and team spirit gave the girls every reason to hold their heads high!

A huge thank you to our sponsors: Bidford Mini Storage, Italy-Canadian Quinte Club, O’Flynn Weese LLP, Tackle Depot, French Brothers Roofing, Joe Kilsdonk, and Norma Howden.

-Coach Alex & Coach Mack

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This past weekend, the U11 girls competed in their first set of OBL matches in Oshawa, ON, and they continue to dominate with a perfect season record of 6-0!

Game 1 vs. Markham Elite

After trailing in the first half, the girls rallied for a 28-22 victory. Heidi Di Genova-Warner led the scoring with 14 points, Annabel Georgekutty added 10, and Josefina Tie Ten Quee and Madelyn Harvey each contributed 2 points.

In the second half, the team’s defense was unstoppable, completely shutting down Markham’s offense.

Players of the Game:

•Heidi Di Genova-Warner: An unstoppable force at both ends of the court.

•Josie Tie Ten Quee: Relentless with her intense, in-your-face defense throughout the game.

Game 2 vs. Mississauga Monarchs

The girls came out on fire, maintaining their momentum until the final buzzer to secure a decisive 40-18 victory. Heidi Di Genova-Warner led the scoring again with 16 points, followed by Iyla Lawrence with 8, Irelyn Callaghan and Annabel Georgekutty each with 6, and Josefina Tie Ten Quee with 4 points.

Players of the Game:

•Irelyn Callaghan: Showed excellent court vision, finding open teammates and setting the pace with quick buckets in the first quarter.

•Annabel Georgekutty: Dominated the boards, pulling down key rebounds on both ends of the floor.

The team has worked incredibly hard in practice, and their resilience shows when they face challenges on the court. They play unselfishly, trusting each other to finish the job, and they’d rather assist than score themselves.

A special thank you to my assistant coach, Mackenzie Callaghan. You are a phenomenal mentor for these girls—their respect and admiration for you speak volumes. You’re a model of strength and grace, and I’m grateful for your trust, support, and friendship.

Injured and deeply missed by her team: Paige Richardson

Finally, a huge thank you to our sponsors: Bidford Mini Storage, Italy-Canadian Quinte Club, O’Flynn Weese LLP, Tackle Depot, French Brothers Roofing, Joe Kilsdonk, and Norma Howden.

This past Sunday, the U11 Warner team took on the U11 Brockville Blazers, U11 Ottawa Shooting Stars, and U12 Brockville Blazers. Here’s how each game went down:

Game 1 vs. U11 Blazers

The girls came out strong, dominating with a 47-7 win over the Blazers. Heidi Di Genova Warner led the team in scoring, with Irelyn Callaghan following closely. Special shoutout to Irelyn for stepping up as point guard, delivering pinpoint assists, and demonstrating excellent court vision—she did everything needed to keep the team rolling! On defense, every player was on point, forcing turnover after turnover.

Player of the Game: Clara Wells (stellar defense)

Game 2 vs. Ottawa Shooting Stars

In a nail-biter, the girls pulled off a hard-fought 28-26 victory. Big boards and solid defense from Heidi Di Genova Warner, Annabel Georgekutty, and Lauren Gemmell-Cooke helped secure the win. Heidi led the scoring again, with contributions from Irelyn Callaghan, Annabel Georgekutty, and a clutch performance by Josie Tie Ten Quee.

Player of the Game: Josie Tie Ten Quee

Game 3 vs. U12 Blazers

In the final game, the team took on the older U12 Blazers. The first half stayed close, but the girls showed some fatigue after an intense day. Still, they fought hard, keeping the score within 4 points and finishing 30-26. Heidi Di Genova Warner led in scoring again, playing tight defense to shut down scoring opportunities, with support from Josie Tie Ten Quee and Irelyn Callaghan.

Player of the Game: Heidi Di Genova Warner

Incredible effort, determination, and teamwork from these girls all day! They left it all on the court.

#nevergiveup

Basketball tryouts for girls in grades 3-5 will begin on Monday 🏀 All skill levels are welcome!

To register or learn more about our rep program, visit the tryout page here