D8: Season Tips Off Tonight

The District 8 Senior & Junior Girls' basketball schedules kick off this evening, with a couple of doubleheaders.

The senior contests see the Resurrection Phoenix host the Monsignor Doyle Mustangs at 5:00pm, while the St. David Celtics begin their D8 title defense with a game against the Rockway Flames --- also a 5:00pm tip time.  Both games are preceded by junior showdowns featuring the same schools.

In another note, I'm kind of surprised to see that the PRDG (Père Rene De Galinée) Chevaliers are not in the D8 circuit this season.  Last year, their junior girls were the CWOSSA "A" champions, so I'm not sure exactly what happened there.

We'll start up our usual "picks" for the senior games:

Monsignor Doyle (0-0) at Resurrection (0-0)

Pick:  RCSS

It was a lean year last year for Resurrection, as they finished outside of the D8 playoff picture.  This year, however, a plethora of talent comes up from the junior ranks and should put them in contention for a home playoff game.  Look for them to win their opener here, especially at home.

Rockway (0-0) at St. David (0-0)

Pick:  SDCSS

The Celtics aren't going to be quite as strong as last year, but they do have some decent size and should again be in the mix come playoff time.  They pick up their first win here.