MONTREAL, QC
It was almost the perfect scenario, the only two undefeated teams in the RSEQ Juvenile Excellence league meeting on Valentine’s Day. Henri-Bourassa crushed their date’s hearts instead.
Jean Clairemond César scored 28 points, and Judy Georges added 22 points to help Henri-Bourassa (11-0) beat Jeanne-Mance (11-1) 99-78 Saturday.
The two teams however know that they will likely meet again in the post season. Both teams are combined for 21-0 against the rest of the league and have won on average by 40 points.
Henri-Bourassa led 25-14 after 1 quarter before taking a 48-39 at the half. After the break, the Montreal-Nord team came out with aggression, extending its lead to 79-55 before entering the final period.
Five players scored in double figure for HB. Glodi Kavadioko went for 35 points for Jeanne-Mance.
Henri-Bourassa turned heads early this season after winning the prestigious Express Tournament. Jose Bosquet’s squad almost shocked the Quebec basketball scene at the Sun Youth Holiday Classic when they took CEGEP leading John Abbott to the wire. Their performance earned them national recognition by NorthPole Hoops.