Franziska, Laura and Leonie (all from Germany) won the Spot Shooting Showdown last night at the OFSAA Skills Competition.   ‘Wir lieben dich’ – “we love you” in German could be heard in the stands as the girls swished shot after shot- 19 points in all, 2nd place went to E.S. du Sacré-C’oeur (NOSSA) with 8 points.

The skills competition was the opening event of the Girls’ OFSAA ‘A’ Basketball Championship being hosted at Ridley College over the next three days.  Check out the video:

Ainsley was chosen as Ridley’s representative for the three-point competition.  She faired well, but did not make it to the final round. The Final Round consisted of the top-4 shooters out of 16 participants.  The results are as follows:

1st:  É.S. Jean Vanier (SOSSA) – 9 baskets
2nd:  É.S. Lajeunesse (SWOSSAA) – 8 baskets
3rd:  Rideau District High School (EOSSAA) – 6 baskets
4th:  Penetanguishene Secondary School (GBSSA) – 4 baskets

The Opening Ceremonies for the championship were held this morning and the first games will be played starting at 2 pm in the Fieldhouse and Griffith Gym.  Ridley’s first game is tonight at 6pm.