The senior Resurrection Phoenix got a lesson in "taking your foot off the pedal" on Wednesday afternoon.After leading 29-13 at half, a strong third quarter by the Monsignor Doyle Mustangs (mostly against the Phoenix bench) got them right back in the ball game.
With 5:00 to go in the game, the Phoenix had basically given up their entire lead (43-41). The game was actually tied (47-47) with about :30 to go, before Rez's Patric McGlynn was fouled on a drive attempt. After converting both free-throws (49-47), McGlynn added 2 more from the line following a Monsignor Doyle miss on the other end.
Needless to say, the 'Stangs gave Rez something to think about in what could potentially (or likely) be a semifinal D8 matchup.
In other senior action on Wednesday:
St. Mary's 86, St. Benedict 26
My Pick: SMHS by 38
The Eagles showed no ill-effects of the holiday lay-off, as they handled the Saints with ease on Wednesday. Tesloth Simon (17) led St. Mary's while Khiem Tran had 8 for St. Benedict.
St. David 78, Rockway 36
My Pick: SDCSS by 27
Alec Scheffler had 18, while Mack Smith added 16 and Cole Brenner was also in double-figures for the Celtics with 10. Matthew Steinman had 6 for the Flames.
D8 Standings - A Division
1. St. Mary's 7-0
2. Resurrection 6-1
3. Mons. Doyle 4-3
4. St. Benedict 3-4
D8 Standings - B Division
1. St. David 3-4
2. Rockway 1-6
3. Woodland 0-6
