The Orangeville Tigers McGrey team captured the U11 Community League Championship on March 24 at the “Day of Champions” event in Brampton!
The team beat Mississauga Black 1-0 in a shootout in the semi-final, following a scoreless game and thrilling three-on-three overtime period.
The girls then defeated the Orangeville McOrange team 1-0 in the championship, scoring with just 30 seconds remaining in the game to clinch the gold medal. The McGrey Tigers finished with an overall record of 24-6-4 this season, playing in a competitive division that included teams from Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon East, as well as Orangeville.
Head coach Scott McLean said the team’s coaches are very proud of every player for their hard work and dedication, particularly on the final day of the season. He added the team also wants to thank and congratulate the two other U11 Community League teams from Orangeville for representing the Tigers organization with class and pride.
Front: Jessica. Second row, from left: Colbie, Isabelle, Madeline and Adalyn. Third row: Caitlyn, Maisie, Rachel, Libby , Avery, Norah, Charlotte and Ella.
Back row: assistant coach James MacDonald, head coach Scott McLean and assistant coach Chris Daponte. Photo by Shannaghn McMahon
