Red Devils Take Season Finale

The Wallaceburg Red Devils walked away victorious from their regular season finale, and will now begin preparations for a Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League playoff run.

Friday in Wallaceburg, the Red Devils more than doubled their opponent, the Owen Sound North Stars 13-6.

“I’m really proud of our entire team effort tonight,” said Red Devils head coach Jamie Knight. “Everybody was running and jumping into rush out our D door.”

The newly acquired trio of Dan Charlton, Kevin Conroy,and Connor Smith continued to power the Red Devils, as Charlton had two goals and four assists, Conroy had a goal and two assists, and Smith had two goals and two assists.

Locals Evan Mathany and Parker Gilhuly also scored two goals each, while Mike Myers, Corey Lucier, Brandon Burr, and Bronson Bea each scored singles.

Emily VanDamme picked up an assist in net, coming on in relief for Noble Jacobs, who played the opening two periods of the game. VanDamme also received the games third star.

Wallaceburg finished their season with a 14-6 record. After being picked to take a step back in the standings this year, Wallaceburg coach Jamie Knight is proud of the season his team put together.

“We kept getting told we weren’t going to be good all winter,” said Knight, “and I think kids not coming back was also inspiring to our young kids to step up. I’m really proud of our effort thus far but we have big plans for this summer and we think we have the team to go on a run.”

The Red Devils will now wait for the opening round playoff opponent.