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Markham-Stouffville 15U Stingers

This season, the Markham-Stouffville Stingers 15U Boys team has experienced quite the run. The team has managed to compile a record of 14 wins, 1 loss, and 2 ties in 15U competition so far. Starting off the year ranked dead last in our age group, we came away with gold medals at both the Provincial Cup in December and the McGregor Cup in January. We also picked up a bronze medal two weekends ago at the 16U McGregor Cup in Stouffville.

By winning gold at the last 15U tournament, we qualified to compete in the premier division for the first time this past weekend. Ranked tenth out of 11 teams, we picked up wins over 6th ranked Ottawa Fusion, 4th ranked MAC, and second ranked Durham Attack Black en route to the finals.
Although we came up short against Pakmen in the gold medal match, we proved to ourselves and our competition that we are among the top 15U teams in the province.

As head coach of this team I have to say that I am constantly impressed with how well these boys work together on the court. There exists among them a certain unspoken trust and confidence that is rarely seen in any teams, let alone a group of 14-year-old boys. They are consistent, determined, and calm under fire.

Moving forward into the last few events of the season, I am excited to see the continual growth and development of this team. With Provincials coming up in April and Nationals in May, who knows what can happen?

Team members: Jordan Saddler (MB-captain), Calvin Ho (S-captain), Wilson Chan (MB/RS), Ian Macdonald (RS), Jordan Crompton (LS), Alex Midgette (LS), Jacob King (MB), Curtis Fordyce (LS), Jeffrey Ng (RS), and Marco Ayoub (MB).

Submitted by Mike Rockman
Head Coach, Markham 15U Boys

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