The Saints enjoyed a nearly insurmountable 12-point lead with 2:00 to go, only to see Resurrection press and go on a flurry of a run (12-0) that forced overtime with the score tied at 36-36.
Through eight minutes of extra time, the nerves certainly showed. In fact, only one point was scored during the two 4 minute extra sesssions --- a St. Benedict free-throw in the second overtime that proved to be the deciding point in the championship.
The game marked the third outstanding game between these two fine clubs on the season. Though St. Benedict won all three meetings, they were all decided by three points or less.
Mohammed Hajjo led St. Benedict in the final with 9 points, while Sahil Hotwani had 13 and Alex Garcia 8 for Resurrection. Garcia was named MVP of the D8 playoffs, which all took place yesterday (semifinals were played in the morning).
Resurrection and St. Benedict had little trouble in the semifinals; the Saints trounced St. David 45-10 while Resurrection beat St. Mary's 40-18.
St. Mary's claimed third place with a 40-13 win over St. David in the third-place game.
Hopefully, we'll some of these players suiting up for their respective junior teams next season!
