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January/February Month in Review:

Irish fall to undefeated Phoenix

By Bill Potrecz - February 23, 2022

The Saint Francis Phoenix are putting a huge responsibility on the young shoulders of Andrew Ens.

The 14-year-old, Grade 9 guard has been entrusted to run the offence and the early returns are encouraging.

Ens poured in 19 points while acting as the quarterback on offence to lead the Phoenix past the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 70-55 in Niagara Catholic Athletic Association senior boys basketball play Wednesday at Notre Dame.

“Andrew is really the engine that drives us,” Phoenix head coach Jono Marcheterre said.

Marcheterre said it was evident early on Ens could handle the job.

“He’s a really special kid. When you see him from early practices and workouts, he’s coming in and not backing down to talk to the Grade 12s and tell them where they should be on the floor and stuff. It was clear early that he’s not afraid of anything. He’s got enough confidence — he’s very respectful — but confident and he leads with his work ethic. He works and works.”

Ens, who plays at the club level for Niagara United, doesn’t seem the least bit intimated going up against older and generally bigger opponents.

“Just anything to help our team win,” he said when asked about his role. “It’s been fun. I get to experience a lot and these senior guys have been helping me so much.”

Ens only stands 5-foot-8 or so, but shrugs off his lack of height.

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