DURHAM PLAYERS EARN WEEKLY HONOURS IN OCAA WOMEN’S FASTBALL

TORONTO - The following have been named Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) women's fastball student-athletes of the week for the period ending Sunday, Oct. 23.

TOP PITCHER: Shannon Galea, Durham

Shannon Galea of Durham was named the top pitcher at the OCAA Women's Fastball Championship from Oct. 22-23. Galea started two games against Humber, allowing just one run over 14 total innings as Durham won its second straight OCAA title. The Oshawa, Ont., product struck out 22 batters in two complete games, allowing five hits while walking three. Durham defeated Humber 2-0 in the opening game, and 7-1 in the gold medal final.

TOP BATTER: Shannon Ferguson, Durham

Shannon Ferguson of Durham was named the top batter at the OCAA Women's Fastball Championship from Oct. 22-23. The Brockville, Ont., native batted .667 in three games, recording two base hits in each game. She drove in one run, and scored one run. Durham went 3-0 at the tournament to win their 16th OCAA championship, and second in consecutive years. Durham has not lost an OCAA regular season or playoff game since 2009.

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