WATERLOO REGION (June 19, 2014) – St. Mary’s Elizabete Alves earned most valuable player honours as District 8 announced its 2013-14 Girls Rugby All-Star team on Thursday

Alves was a key contributor as the Eagles landed on top of District 8 posting a perfect 8-0 record in league play and winning their second straight girls rugby title.  Alves was also a key component as the Eagles advance to CWOSSA earning a semifinal berth.

Alves was just one of five Eagles named to the all-star team.  She was joined by Sara Canini, Angel O’Connor, Makenna Edissi and Hayley Matius.

Second place Resurrection earned four nods to the all-star squad with Michelle Marko, Marlene Melo, Maria Paz Rodriguez and Kara Howitt claiming a selection.

Monsignor Doyle’s Fabiola Alvarez, Brooklyn Karges and Hannah Aitchison  along with St. David’s Rachel Hunchuk, Laura Runstedler and Cassie Mann rounded out the 15 person team.

The District 8 girls rugby all-star squad is selected annually by the league’s head coaches.

2013-14 District 8 Girls Rugby All-Star Team

Name	School
Hannah Aitchison	Monsignor Doyle CSS
Fabiola Alvarez	Monsignor Doyle CSS
Elizabete Alves	St. Mary’s HS
Sara Canini	St. Mary’s HS
Makenna Edissi	St. Mary’s HS
Kara Howitt	Resurrection CSS
Rachel Hunchuk	St David CSS
Brooklyn Karges	Monsignor Doyle CSS
Cassie Mann	St David CSS
Michelle Marko	Resurrection CSS
Hayley Matius	St. Mary’s HS
Marlene Melo	Resurrection CSS
Angel O’Connor	St. Mary’s HS
Maria Paz-Rodriguez	Resurrection CSS
Laura Runstedler	St David CSS