WATERLOO REGION (June 27, 2023) – On Tuesday, District 8 announced the all-star teams for the boys’ and girls’ slo-pitch seasons which each featured six teams since the leagues began in the Spring of 2016. The squad from St. Benedict was able to capture their first girls’ title in school history, led by all-stars Emma Riso, Katie Leudy and Robyn Squires.  That was only the beginning for the Saints who…

WATERLOO REGION (June 26, 2023) – District 8 announced their all-star roster from the varsity girls’ soccer season on Monday with Resurrection’s Alicia McMurren named as the league’s most valuable player.   The grade 12 midfielder helped the Phoenix to their first soccer title since the 2015-16 season. McMurren scored four goals in District 8 play, as well as one at the triple-A CWOSSA Championship, where Resurrection claimed their second gold…

WATERLOO REGION (June 26, 2023) – On Monday, District 8 announced their senior boys soccer all-stars, and topping the list as most valuable player was Camilo Vasconcelos from St. Benedict.   Vasconcelos, a grade 12 midfielder, scored eight goals in the District 8 season, helping the Saints capture their second senior boys soccer title in school history, and first since 1998. St. Benedict fell just shy of qualifying for OFSAA, but…

WATERLOO REGION (June 23, 2023) – On Monday night, at the beautiful Hubertushaus site in Manheim, the dedicated educators who extend their duties into athletics were honoured for their efforts during the return of the District 8 Coaches Appreciation Evening. Annually, each district within the Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association (CWOSSA) presents one person with the McNally Award. This award is in memory of Gordan McNally, former executive director…

WATERLOO REGION (April 17, 2023) – Last week, District 8 Badminton was held at the University of Waterloo, where Woodland Christian High School swept the junior, senior and overall championship titles.  It was an all Woodland senior girls singles final where Grace Guo won gold over teammate Carly Byma who took home the silver. Resurrection’s Megan Squire.  Woodland also won gold medals in boys doubles with the team of Josh…

WATERLOO REGION (April 14, 2023) – On Friday, District 8 announced that Evan Palubeski from St. Mary’s High School was named the most valuable player in boys hockey.  Palubeski, a grade 12 forward, helped lead the Eagles to the top seed in the regular season with nine wins and one loss that came in a shootout. Through thirteen District 8 games in the 2022-23 season, Palubeski scored 15 goals and…

WATERLOO REGION (April 13, 2023) – On Wednesday District 8 announced its girls volleyball first and second team all-stars, which was headlined by Lauren Bannister who was named the league’s most valuable player.  Bannister led St. Mary’s to the District 8 championship final where they took the top seeded Resurrection Phoenix late into the fifth set before being edged out for gold. The grade 11 left side attacker was nearly…