WATERLOO REGION (June 26, 2024) – On Wednesday, District 8 announced the all-star teams for the boys’ and girls’ slo-pitch seasons.
Resurrection named three players to the boys’ all-star squad including grade 12 student-athletes Jackson Tjart at catcher and Matthew Van De Wynckel at pitcher, as well as grade 11 outfielder Brock Grein.
The Phoenix capped off an undefeated regular season with a third straight District 8 title in a 24-15 win over St. David.
The Celtics were also represented by three all-star selections after winning their silver medal. Grade 12 short stop Cade Setler and grade 12 first baseman Jack Martin helped captain the infield for St. David, while grade 9 rookie Matteo Orsini led the outfield.
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After accomplishing a championship upset, climbing from fourth to first on the final day of District 8 play, Père-René-de-Galinée was credited with three all-star nominations in the girls’ league. Grade 12 short stop Isabelle McVicar, grade 11 first base Élise Joly, and grade 10 pitcher Michaela Suits were all recognized on the all-star squad.
St. Mary’s fell 8-7 to Père-René-de-Galinée in the District 8 Championship but would not face the same fate in the CWOSSA Championship. Led by District 8 all-star selections Lily Jones in centre field and Zoe Clark at first base, the Eagles flew to a CWOSSA gold, beating Norwell 13-12, and earning a bid to the OFSAA Festival.
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2023-24 District 8 Boys Slo-Pitch All-Stars:
Name | Position | School | Grade |
Brock Grein | Outfield | Resurrection C.S.S. | 11 |
Cade Setler | Short Stop | St. David C.S.S. | 12 |
Eris Vasconcelos | In/Outfield | St. Benedict C.S.S. | 12 |
Jack Martin | 1st Base | St. David C.S.S. | 12 |
Jackson Tjart | Catcher | Resurrection C.S.S. | 12 |
Jason Kim | 3rd Base | St. Mary’s H.S. | 10 |
Jordan Lacson | Pitcher | Monsignor Doyle C.S.S. | 12 |
Mathieu Lavigne | Outfield | E.S.C. Père-René-de-Galinée | 11 |
Matteo Orsini | Outfield | St. David C.S.S. | 9 |
Matthew Van De Wynckel | Pitcher | Resurrection C.S.S. | 12 |
2023-24 District 8 Girls Slo-Pitch All-Stars:
Name | Position | School | Grade |
Adrianna Fitzgerald | 1st Base | Monsignor Doyle C.S.S. | 12 |
Angelica Espiritu | Short Stop | Monsignor Doyle C.S.S. | 12 |
Élise Joly | 1st Base | E.S.C. Père-René-de-Galinée | 11 |
Emma Maric | Short Stop | St. David C.S.S. | 10 |
Erica Talbot | Pitcher | St. David C.S.S. | 11 |
Isabelle McVicar | Short Stop | E.S.C. Père-René-de-Galinée | 12 |
Lily Jones | Centre Field | St. Mary’s H.S. | 12 |
Liv Brasil | Short Stop | Resurrection C.S.S. | 12 |
Michaela Suits | Pitcher | E.S.C. Père-René-de-Galinée | 10 |
Zoe Clark | 1st Base | St. Mary’s H.S. | 12 |