Toronto Eagles 17.13 (115) defeated High Park Demons 2.1 (13)
Date/Location: Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Humber College South

Fast Start, Big Finish

On a scorching day, the Toronto Eagles delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, overpowering the High Park Demons by 102 points. The final score of 17.13 (115) to 2.1 (13) was a true reflection of the Eagles’ dominance across every line.

From the opening bounce, Toronto took control, locking the ball in their forward half and denying the Demons any meaningful possession. The defensive unit set an unbreakable wall, while the midfield constantly drove the ball forward, feeding the forwards with precision and speed.

Coach Aaron Falcioni summed it up: “From the first bounce, we were switched on. Every player understood their role and executed. The energy from the group, especially with Cappa’s 200th game, was infectious.”

Dominant Display & Milestones

The Eagles established their intent early, kicking the opening four goals before the Demons managed a single inside 50. Their tackling pressure was fierce, forcing turnover after turnover and keeping the visitors scoreless until late in the second quarter.

This match carried extra significance as Salv Capoferri celebrated his 200th senior game, a milestone that brought a visible lift to the side. His leadership and composure were pivotal in keeping the team focused and disciplined.

Capoferri summed it up: “Two hundred games is pretty special, but sharing it with a win like that made it even better. We controlled the game from start to finish, that’s what you want on a milestone day.”

Key Performances

  • Mason Wilson (Midfield/Forward): Simply unstoppable. Finished with a ridiculous 11 goals, clunked everything that came his way, and made the Demons’ defence look lost.
  • Yuma Hemphill (Midfield): Led the way through the middle with hard running, clean clearances, and plenty of talk to keep everyone switched on
  • Kevin Minaker (Forward): Quietly snagged 4 goals and kept the pressure high up forward, making sure the Demons never got a clean rebound.

Turning Points

High Park’s strongest spell came early in the second quarter when they began to win more contests and apply scoreboard pressure. However, the Eagles’ backline, led by Jarrod Watson, Sean Kennedy and Carson Machin, absorbed the attack with crucial intercept marks and clean exits from defence. This resilience sparked a rapid transition through the midfield, resulting in a four-goal burst from Mason Wilson that effectively broke the game open.

Mason was quick to share the credit: “The boys up the ground made it easy. I just had to finish it off. We played as a team, and that’s what made the difference.”

Final Thoughts

Round 10 was more than just a win, it was putting them back on track heading into the tail end of the season. The Eagles demonstrated ruthless efficiency, unshakable defence, and unselfish teamwork. With milestones being celebrated and forwards in red-hot form, this squad looks like it’s peaking at the right time. If they can carry this form into the coming rounds, the rest of the league will be on notice.