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…

WATERLOO REGION (April 12, 2023) – District 8 announced their all-star rosters from the girls hockey season on Wednesday, with Megan Bell headlining as most valuable player.  Bell, a grade 11 forward, helped St. David secure their fifth consecutive District 8 championship in girls hockey, scoring 18 goals in 13 games, including two in the District 8 championship.  “Megan is a very dependable forward on and off the ice,” said…

WATERLOO REGION (April 11, 2023) – On Tuesday, District 8 announced that Marcus Johnson from St. Mary’s High School was named the senior boys basketball league’s most valuable player.  Johnson helped lead the Eagles to the schools first combined District 8 and CWOSSA senior basketball titles since the 2013-14 season. The grade 12 guard scored a game high 24-points in the District 8 final, and went onto average 25 points…

WATERLOO REGION (March 21, 2023) – District 8 Athletic Association announced Tuesday that after a ten year absence, its annual coach appreciation event will return in the Spring of 2023.  The purpose of the event is to honour and thank current and past teacher-coaches and community volunteer coaches who dedicate their time working in high school athletics at the eight member schools of District 8.  “The folks who coach in…

WATERLOO REGION (February 28, 2023) – The top seeded girls hockey team from St. David’s, and the underdog boys team from Monsignor Doyle were not interested in allowing their best of three hockey series reach a third game. On Monday, both teams ended their District 8 campaigns with gold medals around their necks.  The Celtics girls team entered game two having won the first game of the series 5-1 over…

WATERLOO REGION (February 21, 2023) – Last week the District 8 wrestling championships returned after a three year absence.  Congratulations goes to Monsignor Doyle who captured the boys team championship, and St. David who won the girls team championship.  Qualifiers from District 8 will advance to the CWOSSA Championship at Forest Height Collegiate in Kitchener on February 22nd. 

WATERLOO REGION (February 17, 2023) – On Thursday night the St. Mary’s senior basketball team fired out of the gates in front of a capacity crowd in their home gym to win the District 8 title.  In the first quarter, Eagles’ Marcus Johnson and Isaac Blake heated up quickly, combining for 16 of their team’s 18 first quarter points. By half, St. Mary’s had extended the lead to 20.  Celtic’s…