The two teams that have established themselves as clear favourites in the D8 junior league, the Resurrection Phoenix and St. Benedict Saints, continued their winning ways on Monday in league play.The Saints got a game-high 18 points from Afifa Salaad in a 37-21 win over St. David, knocking the Celts from the ranks of the unbeaten. Julia Mascarenhas had 5 more before leaving with a hand injury, while Megan Goar (9) and Megan Dalley (6) were the top Celtic scorers.
The Resurrection Phoenix had no issues with tiny PRDG as they romped to a 54-5 win over the Chevaliers. Krissia Vasquez had 8 and Jana Bin-Edward 7 for Rez in that one.
The other game on Monday saw the St. Mary's Eagles escape Rockway with a 20-14 win. Brittany Emary had 4 for the Eagles while Katarina Klassen had a game-high 7 for the Flames.
D8 Junior Standings
T1. Resurrection 3-0
T1. St. Benedict 3-0
T3. St. David 2-1
T3. St. Mary's 2-1
5. Mons. Doyle 1-1
6. Woodland 0-2
T7. Rockway 0-3
T7. PRDG 0-3
Senior
In the most competitive game of the day, the St. David Celtics remained unbeaten by taking out the winless St. Benedict Saints (and in spite of my Saints pick), 41-34.
Of course, I probably wasn't expecting junior star Megan Goar to play up with the seniors and score 12 points (in addition to the 9 in the junior game). Bobbi-Sue Hentges led SDCSS with 16; Dana Milani and Kayla Leusink had 9 each for the Saints.
St. Mary's and Resurrection also remained unbeaten by posting easy wins on Monday.
The Eagles cruised past Rockway 52-13, backed by Maggie Srouji (9) and Beth Zebib (8). Lindsay Mustard had a game-high 10 for RMC.
Rez was a 41-23 winner over Woodland Christian, thanks to 19 from Sarah Schulz and 17 from Celia McGlynn. Rachel Gueter had 10 for the Cavs.
D8 Senior Standings
T1. St. Mary's 3-0
T1. Resurrection 3-0
T1. St. David 3-0
T4. St. Benedict 0-3
T4. Rockway 0-3
T4. Woodland 0-3
