The eyes of the Monsignor Doyle Mustangs must light up like a Christmas tree when they see me picking them to win a "close game".For the second such time this season, I had the 'Stangs by single-digits on the road (this time at St. David), only to see them pull out a "comfortable" win -- 63-39 over the St. David Celtics.
Ryan Stafford had 14 for the winners, while Jamal Bell and Uzair Khan added 13 each. Resurrection transfer Mack Smith netted 6 points to lead St. David.
In other action:
Resurrection 75, Woodland 24
My Pick: RCSS by 38
No trouble for the Phoenix at home on Monday, with Jacob Gilbert (14) and Nick Snider (10) pacing the scoring for Rez. Trent Fisher scored 11 for WCHS.
St. Benedict 58, Rockway 39
My Pick: SBCSS by 21
The Saints picked up an important win, their second of the season, with Omar Comanto (11) and Khiem Tran (8) leading the way. Connor Huxman had 7 points for the Flames.
D8 Senior Standings
T1. St. Mary's 5-0
T1. Resurrection 5-0
3. Mons. Doyle 4-2
T4. St. David 2-3
T4. St. Benedict 2-3
T6. Woodland 0-5
T6. Rockway 0-5
Junior
St. David 56, Mons. Doyle 41
John McElroy pumped home 20 points as the Celtics solidified their grasp on the 4th (and final) playoff berth through nearly the mid-point of the season. Jordan Deveney-Reid had 17 points for the 'Stangs.
Resurrection 61, Woodland 17
A balanced Rez attack on Monday was paced by Alexis Garcia (8), Shaquille Amos (7), and Graham Swarbrick (6). Teddy Neuman had 5 for the Cavs.
St. Benedict 64, Rockway 13
Solid defensive effort for the Saints on Monday, while offensive contributions were received by Nick Phung (13) and Alex Douglas (12). Matthew Kipper and Jesse Reusser each had 3 for the Flames.
D8 Junior Standings
T1. St. Mary's 5-0
T1. Resurrection 5-0
T3. St. Benedict 3-2
T3. St. David 3-2
5. Rockway 1-4
6. Mons. Doyle 1-5
7. Woodland 0-5
