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Sr Girls Basketball

​​Holy Cross 2023

Season Sum​mary 

The team got their season off to an amazing start by being undefeated, winning 8 of the first 8 regular season games. In the quarterfinals they won against Loyalist CVI. Then they played against Kingston​ SS in the semi finals​, with home court advantage. ​The season ended in a hard lost to Frontenac SS in the Finals at the St. Lawrence College gym.

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Roster 

Jessica Asuncion 

Abbey Besselink

Charlotte Cantarutti

Emma Richardson

Emma Dixon

Hailey Bauder

Lauren Hooganraad

Audrey Smart

Ella Douglas

Emma - Grace Pritchett

Gracie Coffin

Kailee Matthey​​


Holy Cross 2022

Season Sum​mary


 

Roster 

Abby Sinclair 

Shelby Robertson ​

Jessica Asuncion 

Abbey Besselink

Charlotte Cantarutti

Emma Richardson

Emma Dixon

Hailey Bauder

Lauren Hooganraad

Chiara Mcarthur

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Holy Cross 2021 

Season Sum​mary 

They got off to a hot start winning 5 of their first 7 regular season games. In the quarter finals they beat Sydenham. They went on to win the a nail bitter semi final game against KSS 37-36 in overtime. They season didn't in the way they would have liked as they lost in the finals to Frontenac. Overall the girls had a season to remember and that semi final game is one that will not soon be forgotten. 

 
 

Roster 

Coach: Ms. Dixon, Mr. Brown 

Hayden Gaudet 

Erin Murphy 

Makayla Penney 

Pareza Tahamtan 

Jessica Asuncion 

Cassie Dixon 

Chelsey Thompson 

Ella Best-Taylor 

Abby Sinclair 

Shelby Robertson ​

Game DateHomeHome ScoreVisitorVisitor ScoreNote
9/30/2021
HC53LSS27
9/30/2021
KSS47NDSS26
10/5/2021
HC37FSS43
10/5/2021
NDSS20RND31
10/5/2021
LSS49SHS30
10/7/2021
RND48LSS51
10/7/2021
BSS26NDSS49
10/7/2021
FSS49KSS35
10/14/2021
NDSS15HC50
10/14/2021
BSS0FSS2
10/18/2021
KSS54BSS16
10/19/2021
LSS28KSS52
10/19/2021
SHS21HC58
10/21/2021
SHS17FSS48
10/21/2021
RND50BSS30
10/21/2021
NDSS26LSS45
10/26/2021
SHS47NDSS29
10/26/2021
RND15KSS49
10/26/2021
BSS16HC46
10/28/2021
BSS20SHS47
10/28/2021
FSS47LSS34
11/2/2021
FSS48RND21
11/2/2021
HC31KSS49
11/3/2021
HC58RND40
11/3/2021
KSS51SHS41
11/4/2021
NDSS11FSS47
11/4/2021
LSS48BSS15
11/4/2021
SHS45RND47
11/9/2021
FSS48BSS18Quarterfinals
11/9/2021
KSS59NDSS21Quarterfinals
11/9/2021
HC58SHS27Quarterfinals
11/9/2021
LSS54RND26Quarterfinals
11/16/2021
FSS58LSS28Semifinal #1
11/16/2021
KSS36HC37Semifinal #2
11/18/2021
FSS49HC32Championship Game at FSS
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​​​​​​​​​Holy Cross 2020

Season Summary ​(COVID Year)

Unfortunately do to Covid we did not have a season and we did not even have tryout so there is no team roster and no information about a season because we didn't have a season so the pictures are from past years. The Holy Cross basketball teams have been so successful so we can't wait to watch them play again hopefully soon.

 


Holy Cross 2019 

Season Summary 
The senior girls' basketball team went undefeated in the KASSAA league. Coached by Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Roantree and Kelsi Ball, the girls won the 13th KASSAA gold medal against Frontenac. KASSAA finals was close at half but then Holy Cross rose above in the third quarter making a statement and won 63-47. Maggie Besselink set a record for the most points in a women's basketball KASSAA finals with 33 points.  Practicing everyday after school the girls were determined to win! Against our rival school Regi in the annual PH Classic, HC won 63-30 and had everyone on the score sheet. Coach Dixon says "the main focus of the year was to use our quickness to our advantage, along with connections. We worked on talking and energy on and off the bench". ​The team was short in numbers but that didn't stop them from competing at AAA OFSAA. Congratulations to our senior girls and we wish all the best to our graduating athletes.​                  
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Girls basketball winners  

Roster 

Maggie Besselink 
Laura Mallen  
Hailey Robertson  
Taylor Robertson  
Cassie Dixon  
Alex Cantarutti 
Emma Saganowich
Ali Quinton 
Hunter Caverly  
Alicia Oggier 

Managers- Leah Cross Dru Pierso ​


Holy Cross 2018

Season Summary
The senior girls’ basketball team had successful season this year. The girls put in countless hours at practice and an immense amount of determination which showed consistently throughout their season. Some highlights include, winning the PH classic against our rivals Regi as well as going to AAA OFSAA and winning in the consolation finals against the 4th ranked Glebe. Great job girls for all your hard work and achievements this fall.

Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2018





Holy Cross 2017 

Season Summary
Our Senior Girls Basketball team led by Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Roantree ended their amazing season on a hign note. In the KASSAA division, the team won 8 of their 9 regular season games in order to advance to semi-finals. In their semi-final game against La Salle Secondary School, the girls made a statement with a 55-36 win which sent them to the Finals. In the final game against Frontenac Secondary School, the team fought hard with a tough loss 36-33. 

At OFSAA in Hamilton, the Senior Girls Basket ball Team, seeded 4th overall, made Holy Cross proud as they won 3 games with top scorers, Laura Mallen and Maggie Besselink. This outstanding performance led them to the quarter finals against the 5th seeded team with a win 48-43, with top scorer Sydney Gauthier. In the semi-finals game, Holy Cross lost 61-26 against the top seeded team. In the Bronze Medal game, our girls rallied to win 43-40 and came home as OFSAA 2017 Bronze Medalists!

Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2017


Roster​
Briar Vandenberg
Taylor Robertson
Allie Robertson
Hailey Robertson
Sydney Gauthier
Hunter Caverly
Maggie Besselink
Laura Mallen
Brigette Matthais
Leah Cross
Danielle Benton ​




Holy Cross 2016

Season Summary

The team had an incredible undefeated season their record was 10-0. The girls played with so much talent and a big thing they had against other teams is that they were all very in unison and they were all close friends. They beat the Lasalle Knights 38-30 which gave the team the KASSAA title.


Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2016


Roster
Mackenzie Melim
Kiley Rodrigues
Allie Robertson
Clara Sonnemann
Sydney Gauthier
Brigette Matthias
Jamie Knights
Briar Vandenberg
Sam Nichol
Mary Besselink
Danielle Benton
Jennika LaPierre
Sandera Silverson​


Holy Cross 2015

Season Summary

The girls had a very exciting season, they started very strong right from the start of the season. The defeated Regi which allowed them to capture their ninth KASSAA and EOSSAA championships. The team made OFSSAA and sadly lost in the consolation finals but played very well as a team and had a phenomenal season.


Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2015


Roster 

Jenneka LaPierre 

Jenna Whalen 

Jaime Knights 

Sam Nichol

Sydney Gauthier 

Mary Besselink

Sadera Silverson 

Mackenzie Melim

Molly McKeown 

Danielle Benton 

Mackenzie Curran 

Kelsey Murphy 

Lexie Purin 



Holy Cross ​2014 

Season Summary
The 2016 Holy Cross Senior Basketball team had a very eventful season. Winning 8 games in KASSAA and carving there path to the championship finals. They went head to head with Regi and unfortunately fell short 56-28 but the team loved the experience and the improvements they made over the 2016 season. "The team was always giving it their all" says team Coach Mrs. Dixon. The team was proud of their outcome and had fun throughout the season, Good Job Girls.​

Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2014

Roster​​
Mackenzie Melim
Jenna Whalen
Jennika LaPierre
Mary Besselink
Emily Dennie
Kelsey Murphy
Lexi Perin
Mackenzie Curran
Cassandra Cantarutti
Samantha Nichol
Sydney Gauthier
Stephany Taylor


Holy Cross 2013 

Season Summary

The girls had a very successful season. Although their season ended in the quarter finals, they improved a lot and had lots of team spirit. The team identified the year as a growing year where they focused on team dynamics and had lots of fun together. They realized the closer they were the better they became because they started to know where others were going to be on the court.


 Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2013


Roster 

Kelsie Norman

Mary Besselink 

Brianna Faulkner

Devan Anderson 

Sydney Gaitier 

Hannah King

Kelsey Murphy 

Mackenzie Melim 

Cassandra Cantarutti 

Jenna Whalen 

Jessica East 

Alexandra Murphy 


Holy Cross 2012 

Season Summary

The girls had a very fun and enjoyable season they worked incredibly hard over the course of the season and with their hard work they won silver at the AAA OFSAA championships in Windsor. They had lots of team spirit and became a very tightly knit group and built life long friendships.


Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2012


Roster​
Devan Anderson
Brianna Faulkner
Julia Vidotto
Hannah King
Sarah Besselink
Jessica East
Keiralyn LaPierre
Hannah Pho
Shelbey Kralik
Samantha Gourdier​


Holy Cross 2011

Season Summary

The team showed effort, dedication and drive throughout an amazing 11 win and 1 loss season. They made playoffs and were doing very well until their very hard fought loss to the Regi Panthers in the KASSAA finals. The team played an amazing season and worked really hard in practices which is shown through their record.


Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2011


Roster
Olivia Ryers
Shelbey Kralik
Sammy Gourdier
Katie Chapman
Haley Gourdier
Madison Norman
Julia Vidotto
Hannah Pho
Keira LaPierre
Sarah Besselink
Jordyn Perrin
Michaela Chambers​


Holy Cross 2010 

Season Summary

This year the team an incredible season and collected several championship titles. The girls won their first four tournaments and had an undefeated regular season. They beat Regi in the KASSAA finals and then they also won EOSSAA. Then for the first time in Holy Cross history, the crusaders hosted the OFSAA championships, where they suffered a devastating quarter final loss.


Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2010


Roster​
Stephanie Benton
Brittany Fitzgerald
Shelbey Kralik
Raegan Perin
Katie Chapman
Haley Gourdier
Kelsey Kirbyson
Madison Norman
Sarah Besselink
Jordyn Perrin
Jamey Hawley​


Holy Cross 2009 

Season Summary

The team proved themselves to be a very strong and talented team. The team worked tremendously hard during practices to refine their skills for the games. The team defeated  the Regi Panthers in the EOSSAA  finals. The girls ended up losing in the OFSSA quarter final game. The girls put in the work in the early parts of the season so they could reach their goal of going to OFSSA.


Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2009


Roster 
Stephanie Benton
Brittany Fitzgerald
Sarah Besselink
Riley Shkimba
Katie Chapman
Haley Gourdier
Kelsey Kirbyson
Karen Spinozzi
Brooklin Murphy
Jordyn Perri
Jaymey Hawley
Lauren Grant​​


Holy Cross 2008 

Season  Summary

The season was filled with teamwork, commitment, and integrity. They won 8 regular season games with their developing skills they improved throughout the season. They made it to the quarter finals and lost in a competitive game so they did not qualify for the KASSAA finals.

Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2008

Roster​
Christina Stewart
Emily Mahoney
Kate Running
Riley Shkimba
Katie Chapman
Laura Fox
Jessica Bannon
Rachel Corcoran\
Laura Brown
Allison King
Brooklyn Murphy
Jordyn Perrin​
Bobbi-Jo Cronk​


Holy Cross 2007 

Season  Summary

They worked very hard this season and had lot of strategies put in place by Coach Shelly. This team built many life long friendships because of the support that is given all the time and the positivity on and off the court. The girls were very talented individually but by the end of the season the​y were one big family and team. ​

Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2007

Roster
Dana Darlington
Kristina Daoust
Bobbi-Jo Cronk
Riley Shkimba
Meghan Ball
Jennifer Brule
Kate Running
Emily Mahoney
Ashley Murphy
Allison King


Holy Cross 2006 

Season Summary

The senior girls team won both the KASSAA and the EOSSAA championships and place 7th seed across the province. In the annual Paul Halligan Classic tournament the girls were able to over power the Regi panthers and played with passion for the amazing cause. Every time the girls put on their uniforms they came together as a team and as a family with their common goal of success.

Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2006

Ros​ter
Emily Mahoney
Kaitlyn Running
Cassidy Shkimba
Kelsi Ball
Muddy Hutzler
Nicole Shillington
Janelle Taylor,
Erica Gibbs​​

Holy Cross 2005 

Season Summary

This year they had a remarkable season. They did not lose one single regular season game all year and worked toward excellence. They sadly lost to St. Thomas Moore, which was the number one ranked team in Ontario and the team only lost by one point. This shows how good the team was and in the end they captured the KASSAA and EOSSAA  titles and qualified for OFSAA. Sadly they lost in the quarter finals. ​

Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2005 


Roster
Jen Brule
Emily Mahoney
Kate Running
Meg Ball
Kristina Daoust
Ashley Murphy
Allison King
Riley Shkimba
Bobbi-Jo Cronk
Dana Darlington​


Holy Cross ​2004

Season Summary

With last years OFSAA win last year they were still feeling the excitement at the beginning of the season. They were all feeling very confident and excited for what was lying ahead.  With KASSA and the EOSSAA championships behind them they thought the possibility of going to OFSAA again was good. They had a great season with a record of 37-4. 


Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2004


Roster
Melanie Hardy
Alana Korczynski
Laura Desveaux
Amanda Piribauer
Erin West-Sadler
Kelly Cobey
Tina Melo
Megan Hill
Jocelyn Manion
Nicole Shillington
Cassidy Shkimba
Jordan Chambers​​​


Holy Cross 2003 

Season Summary

Holy Cross history mas made when the Senior girls basketball team won the  OFSAA title in Ottawa, Ontario. They impressed numerous people with their incredible amount of determination and focus. Not only did they win the OFSAA title they also won it in a nail biting game where they hit the winning shot with 1.3 seconds left on the clock.

Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2003​​


Roster
Kelsie Watson
Jocelyn Manion
Melanie Hardy
Alana Korczynski
Jillian Holmes
Shannon Muldoon
Laura Desveaux
Laura Cooney
Erin West-Sadler
Amanda Piribauer
Brooke Gallagher
Kathleen Murphy​



Holy Cross 2002

Season Summary

There is not much info on this year but the girls were the ultimate winners taking home the OFSSA championship


Roster

Sr. Girls Basketball Team 2002