Huge battle in the D8 league today (3:30pm) between two of my top ten CWOSSA teams. The Resurrection Phoenix (7-1 D8, #5 CWOSSA) travel across Kitchener to battle the St. Mary's Eagles (7-1 D8, #6 CWOSSA).
The last time these teams met, the Phoenix rallied from 10 points down to defeat the Eagles at home, 56-51. Starting Rez guard Tyler Schneider did not play in that contest due to injury.
Let's have a look at the teams:
Resurrection Phoenix
Head Coach: Matt Kras
Probable Starters: Tyler Schneider (G), Andrew Mwangi (G), Mike Tyler (F), Matt Stocco (F), Ryan Herron (C)
Key Bench Contributors: Brandon Lee (G), Mike Pereira (F)
St. Mary's Eagles
Head Coach: Jason Hergott
Probable Starters: Isaac Lance (G), Ben Bankazo (G), Alex Thompson (G), James Gibson (F), Mike Kasunic (F)
Key Bench Contributors: Demar Thompson (G), Zak Hannah (G/F)
Preview:
This should again be a very close matchup.
For Resurrection to win, the Phoenix must use their size and length advantage to win this game. I think they must slow the pace slightly and make this a halfcourt game.
St. Mary's has seen some great play from their rookies (most notably Isaac Lance & Alex Thompson). If that continues, they'll be able to take this game. In addition, they'll have to have some better decision making and rebounding (i.e. boxing out the taller Phoenix) than they did in the first encounter.
Pick:
I think the Eagles are primed for some revenge. I'll take them by 3.
Junior Picks
SDCSS @ RMC. Pick: RMC
SDCSS @ RMC. Pick: RMC
RCSS @ SMHS. Pick: RCSS (though the Phoenix have already essentially clinched first place, so we'll see how they play this one....)
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