NORTH SYDNEY — Memorial Marauders jumped out to a 4-0 first period lead and cruised to a 7-2 victory over Sydney Academy in Cape Breton High School Hockey League play on Thursday.

Lucas Gracie scored twice for the Marauders and singles were added by Kody Hatcher, Brayden MacDonald, Sam Gracie, Jesse Ross and Daniel Young. James Jobes had three assists for the winning side in the game played at Emera Centre Northside.

Academy goals came from Harrison Huett and Ty Axworthy. James Eddy set up both goals.

Jack MacPhee tended goal for Memorial and Dylan Lesnick for Sydney Academy.