2012-13 OCAA ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

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March 26, 2013

OVERALL MALE: David Velastegui, Sheridan, Men's Indoor Soccer

David Velastegui (Oakville) was named most valuable player of the OCAA men's indoor soccer championship. Sheridan won its first men's indoor soccer title in three seasons, as Velastegui scored the only goal the Bruins needed in a 3-0 win over Humber in the final.

OVERALL FEMALE: Jordan Ariss, Fanshawe, Women's Curling

Jordan Ariss (London) skipped the Fanshawe Falcons to a second straight national title in Edmonton. Coming off a bronze medal at provincials, Ariss and the Falcons lost only once at nationals, while defeating OCAA champion Niagara and silver medalist Confederation handily.

OVERALL FEMALE: Ashley Osorio, Humber, Women's Indoor Soccer

Humber's Ashley Osorio (Toronto) was named most valuable player of the OCAA women's indoor soccer championship. The Humber Hawks won their third consecutive OCAA gold medal, defeating cross-town rival Seneca 2-0 in the gold medal match.

March 19, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Trevor Williams, Sheridan, Men's Basketball

Third-year guard Trevor Williams (Toronto) was named a first-team all-star at nationals. In four games, Williams scored 103 points, averaging just over 25 points per game. Sheridan split its four games, losing the bronze medal game in overtime to Langara.

OVERALL FEMALE: Sandre Bascoe, Algonquin, Women's Basketball

Algonquin fourth-year forward Sandre Bascoe (Ottawa) was named a second-team all-star at nationals. In three games, Bascoe contributed 53 points, 35 rebounds, 11 steals, four assists and two blocks. The Thunder lost two of three to finish in fifth/sixth place.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Trevor Williams, Sheridan

FEMALE: Sandre Bascoe, Algonquin

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Shayne Petrusma, Niagara

Niagara fifth-year outside hitter Shayne Petrusma (Bowmanville) was named player of the game in Team West's 3-1 win over Team East at the annual OCAA men's volleyball all-star game. The all-Canadian led all players with 10 kills totaling 10 points.

FEMALE: Nina Carino, Humber

Humber fifth-year setter Nina Carino (Scarborough) was named player of the game in Team West's 3-1 win over Team East at the annual OCAA women's volleyball all-star game. She led all players with four serving aces while helping set up 44 total kills for her team.

March 12, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Frankie Edgecombe, Nipissing, Men's Volleyball

All-Canadian Frankie Edgecombe (Elmvale) added to his awards collection by being named tournament MVP and a first-team all-star after leading Nipissing to its first national title. Edgecombe totaled 27 kills, six blocks and six aces for 39 points in three matches.

OVERALL FEMALE: Deborah Mitchell, Humber, Women's Volleyball

Humber second-year left side Deborah Mitchell (Scarborough) was named a second-team all-star at nationals. In three matches, Mitchell totaled 39 kills. She also contributed three blocks and one ace. The Humber Hawks lost two of three matches to finish in fifth/sixth place.

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Frankie Edgecombe, Nipissing

FEMALE: Deborah Mitchell, Humber

March 5, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Trevor Williams, Sheridan, Men's Basketball

Trevor Williams (Toronto) was named MVP of the OCAA championship as his Sheridan Bruins won the provincial title for the first time since 2008. Williams was sensational in the gold medal game, scoring 35 points while contributing seven rebounds and seven assists.

OVERALL FEMALE: Sandre Bascoe, Algonquin, Women's Basketball

For the second straight year, Sandre Bascoe (Ottawa) was named the MVP of the OCAA championship, guiding her Algonquin Thunder to a third straight provincial title. Bascoe earned two double-doubles in three games, scoring 53 points while grabbing 29 total rebounds.

OVERALL FEMALE: Tracy Wong & Renee Yip, Humber, Badminton

OCAA and national women's player of the year Tracy Wong (Richmond Hill) along with Humber teammate Renee Yip (Markham) won national gold in women's doubles after a three-set victory over their competitors from Douglas College. It is a first national women's doubles title for an OCAA school since 2000, and first gold in any discipline since 2010.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Trevor Williams, Sheridan

FEMALE: Sandre Bascoe, Algonquin

February 26, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Frankie Edgecombe, Nipissing, Men's Volleyball

Fourth-year middle Frankie Edgecombe (Elmvale) led his Lakers to new heights as Nipissing won its first-ever OCAA men's volleyball championship. Edgecombe was named tournament MVP to go along with all-Canadian and OCAA first-team all-star honours.

OVERALL FEMALE: Kelly Nyhof, Humber, Women's Volleyball

You can't blame Humber fourth-year middle Kelly Nyhof (Georgetown) for feeling a sense of déjà vu. The back-to-back OCAA player of the year was named championship MVP for the second straight season as Humber won its sixth straight OCAA title. Nyhof is also a repeat all-Canadian.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Ryan Ejim, Humber

Second-year centre Ryan Ejim (Etobicoke) earned a double-double in Humber's 88-76 win over Loyalist to earn a berth to the OCAA championship. The 6-foot-6 Ejim scored 15 points while grabbing a season-high 12 rebounds. He also added a pair of blocks.

FEMALE: Nikea Worrell, Loyalist

In a one-and-done game at St. Clair, first-year Loyalist forward Nikea Worrell (Cambridge) earned a double-double in leading the Lancers to a 69-65 win and a berth to the OCAA championship. Worrell scored a game-high 20 points while grabbing 10 defensive rebounds.

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Frankie Edgecombe, Nipissing

FEMALE: Kelly Nyhof, Humber

February 19, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Tim Chiu, Humber, Badminton

OCAA men's player of the year Tim Chiu won his third OCAA men's singles gold medal in four seasons. Chiu had an unbeaten record in both the regionals and the championship, defeating Georgian's Sean Irvin 21-11, 21-12 in the final. Chiu advances to nationals hosted by Georgian.

OVERALL MALE: Peter Mulders, Fanshawe, Mixed Curling

Peter Mulders (St. Thomas) skipped Fanshawe to its first OCAA mixed curling championship since 1987. Fanshawe had an unblemished record in the round robin with a 6-0 record, and held off Sault in extra ends to win the gold medal match 6-5. Mulders was named a tournament first-team all-star.

OVERALL MALE: D.J. Ronaldson, Fanshawe, Men's Curling

D.J. Ronaldson (Nipigon) skipped Fanshawe to its second OCAA men's curling championship in three seasons. After a 5-3 record in the round robin, Fanshawe won four straight elimination matches to claim the title. Ronaldson was named a tournament second-team all-star.

OVERALL FEMALE: Melissa Borowski, Niagara, Women's Curling

Tournament first-team all-star Melissa Borowski (Welland) was part of a Niagara team that won its first-ever OCAA women's curling title. The Knights needed extra ends in both the semi-final against Fanshawe and final against Confederation to secure the championship.

OVERALL FEMALE: Tracy Wong, Humber, Badminton

Humber's Tracy Wong is a three-time OCAA women's player of the year for good reason. Wong won her third straight OCAA gold medal, going undefeated with partner Renee Yip in women's doubles. Wong won her previous OCAA medals in singles play. Wong and Yip now advance to nationals.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Alex Campbell, Niagara

Niagara second-year guard Alex Campbell (Brampton) scored a season-high 28 points in an 88-79 overtime victory over the Redeemer. In his previous game, Campbell scored a game-high 17 points in a 95-69 win over Fanshawe. Niagara has won seven of its past eight games.

FEMALE: Felicia Mazerolle, Fanshawe

Fanshawe pulled off a rare feat, winning four games in a span of seven days to clinch the OCAA West title. Third-year point guard Felicia Mazerolle (Elliot Lake) scored 70 points during the week, despite limited opportunity in a 53-27 win over Sault. Overall, Fanshawe has won 12 straight.

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Derek Quinn, Humber

In his final game at Humber, fifth-year setter Derek Quinn (Mississauga) allocated the ball evenly in a 3-1 victory over Georgian. Humber earned a berth into the OCAA championship with the win. Four Hawks had nine or more kills, a credit to Quinn's distribution of the ball.

FEMALE: Ashley Hosfeld, Fanshawe

Fanshawe second-year left side Ashley Hosfield (Chatham) and her Falcons teammates advanced to the OCAA championship with a 3-1 win over Loyalist. Along with five aces, Hosfield totaled a game-high 18 kills and 23 points in the victory, all season highs.

February 12, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Jahmal McQueen, Sheridan, Men's Basketball

Sheridan fourth-year guard Jahmal McQueen (Oakville) was key in a pair of victories. McQueen scored a team-high 17 points while grabbing six rebounds in a 71-68 overtime win over Humber. He then earned a double-double with 20 points and 12 boards in a win at Niagara.

OVERALL FEMALE: Jesa Rada, Algonquin, Women's Basketball

Second-year guard Jesa Rada (Ottawa) and the undefeated Algonquin Thunder clinched the OCAA East crown with a pair of road wins over playoff bound teams. Rada contributed a combined 27 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists and eight steals against Loyalist and St. Lawrence.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Jahmal McQueen, Sheridan

FEMALE: Jesa Rada, Algonquin

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Mo Sulaiman, Mohawk

Fifth-year right side Mo Sulaiman (Hamilton) and his Mohawk teammates handed crosstown rival Redeemer just its fourth loss of the season in a five-set win. Sulaiman earned game-highs with 19 kills, four blocks and 23 points. Mohawk has won both meetings with Redeemer in 2012-13.

FEMALE: Curtiss Straatsma, Redeemer

Second-year right side Curtiss Straatsma (Brampton) totaled 53 points in a pair of games. In a near upset of undefeated Humber, Straatsma earned 23 kills, six blocks and one ace in a five-set defeat. She then contributed 18 kills and five blocks in a straight sets win over Mohawk.

February 5, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Edwin Sheon, George Brown, Men's Volleyball

George Brown second-year player Edwin Sheon (Toronto) totaled 35 kills and five service aces for 40 points in a pair of key five-set victories over Seneca and Georgian. Sheon's Huskies are headed to the playoffs, but are still in the running for a direct bye into the OCAA championship.

OVERALL FEMALE: Kelly Nyhof, Humber, Women's Volleyball

Fourth-year middle Kelly Nyhof (Georgetown) showed why she is the reigning OCAA player of the year, contributing 25 kills and five blocks for 30 total points in Humber's 3-1 win over Nipissing. These teams have met in the OCAA gold medal match six of the past seven seasons.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Patrick Kalala, Loyalist

Loyalist fourth-year guard Patrick Kalala (Ajax) was instrumental in a pair of road victories, scoring a game-high 23 points in a 76-63 win over Fleming, then contributing a game-high 25 points in a 92-72 victory over George Brown. Kalala is averaging 19.3 points per game.

FEMALE: Kaitlyn McPherson, Niagara

Second-year centre Kaitlyn McPherson (Welland) recorded 19 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double in Niagara's key 75-63 overtime victory over Mohawk. She is averaging 11.8 points and 9.1 rebounds this season. Niagara is in the thick of a playoff race in the OCAA West.

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Edwin Sheon, George Brown

FEMALE: Kelly Nyhof, Humber

January 29, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Jovain Wilson, Algoma, Men's Basketball

Reigning national player of the year Jovain Wilson (Pickering) scored 32 points in Algoma's 81-78 overtime win over No. 1 nationally-ranked Sheridan. The fifth-year guard also contributed six rebounds and three steals. It was a much needed win as Algoma had lost three straight.

OVERALL FEMALE: Rebecca van Staalduinen, Trent, Women's Volleyball

Trent fourth-year left side Rebecca van Staalduinen (Peterborough) earned a match-high 10 kills and 15 points in a straight sets win over Loyalist. She is averaging 3.2 points per set. Trent is tied for second place with Cambrian in the OCAA East, with these teams meeting Feb. 2.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Jovain Wilson, Algoma

FEMALE: Jenni Thompson, Loyalist

Second-year guard Jenni Thompson (Belleville) drained a game-high 23 points in Loyalist's 64-47 win over Centennial. She also contributed four rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals in the victory. Loyalist has won three straight to being the month of January.

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Philippe Yeldon, Algonquin

Fourth-year left side Philippe Yeldon (Ottawa) earned a season-high 31 points in Algonquin's straight-sets win over Fleming. Yeldon contributed 21 kills, seven aces and three blocks. Yeldon is currently second among OCAA players averaging 4.9 points per set.

FEMALE: Rebecca van Staalduinen, Trent

January 22, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Alex Reis, Mohawk, Men's Basketball

Mohawk fourth-year forward Alex Reis (Hamilton) scored a game-high 23 points in a key 74-59 win at Fanshawe. Reis shot 7-of-11 from the field. He also contributed seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in the victory. At 10-2, Mohawk is one game back of the division lead.

OVERALL FEMALE: Brittany MacComish, Nipissing, Women's Volleyball

Nipissing first-year middle Brittany MacComish (Perth Road) flirted with a single-game OCAA record, recording 10 aces in a straight sets win over Sheridan. The OCAA record is 13. She added three kills for a game-high 13 points. The Lakers have won four straight matches.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Alex Reis, Mohawk

FEMALE: Bienka Jones, St. Clair

Second-year guard Bienka Jones (Tecumseh) drained a game-high 27 points in St. Clair's 80-70 win at Lambton. Jones shot 9-of-17 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free throw line. She also contributed six steals, four assists and four rebounds. The Saints have won five of six.

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Josh Butler, Sheridan

Second-year right side Josh Butler (London) and his teammates came up with a rare sweep in North Bay, defeating Canadore and Nipissing in straight sets. Butler contributed a total of 27 offensive points in six sets, including 23 kills, three blocks and one ace.

FEMALE: Brittany MacComish, Nipissing

January 15, 2013

OVERALL MALE: Aaron L'ecuyer, Fanshawe, Men's Basketball

Aaron L'ecuyer (Chatham) struck for 20 kills, well above his 2.85 kills per set average, in a four-set victory over defending national champion Humber. The second-year player added 13 digs and two stuff blocks in the upset win that could propel Fanshawe back in the OCAA playoff hunt.

OVERALL FEMALE: Tamara James-Francis, Centennial, Women's Basketball

Tamara James-Francis (Toronto) earned a double-double in a key 62-60 win over George Brown. The first-year guard was 8-of-13 from the field scoring 26 points while grabbing 10 rebounds. Centennial and George Brown are tied for the sixth and final playoff spot with 5-5 records.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Mike Lucier, Lambton

A double-double by second-year forward Mike Lucier (Forest) helped put an end to Lambton's eight game losing streak. Lucier scored 23 points while grabbing 20 rebounds (15 in the defensive zone) in an 83-78 win over Niagara. Lucier also contributed two steals and one assist.

FEMALE: Tamara James-Francis, Centennial

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Aaron L'ecuyer, Fanshawe

FEMALE: Natasha Jakovljevic, Durham

Fourth-year middle Natasha Jakovljevic (Oshawa) belted five service aces in Durham's straight sets victory over Fleming. Jakovljevic added five kills and one stuff block for an 11-point effort. First-place Durham increased its win streak to nine games, and its overall record to 10-1.

December 11, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Shayne Petrusma, Niagara, Men's Volleyball

Fifth-year outside hitter Shayne Petrusma (Bowmanville) contributed a game-high 14 kills and 17 points in Niagara's straight sets victory over Mohawk. Petrusma also added three blocks and five digs to his totals. It marked Niagara's sixth win of the season, surpassing its overall total of five last season.

OVERALL FEMALE: Shawna Metcalf, Cambrian, Women's Volleyball

With 12 kills in a straight sets victory over Boreal, Cambrian fifth-year left side Shawna Metcalf (Azilda) became the all-time OCAA career leader in kills with 825. Metcalf will likely become the OCAA all-time points leader by season's end, needing just 46 points to surpass the current record of 1,120.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Felix Adjei, Seneca

Third-year player Felix Adjei (Toronto) scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double as Seneca defeated Georgian 77-68. Adjei is third OCAA scoring contributing 23.8 points per game. With nine wins, Seneca has surpassed its overall win total of eight in 2011-12.

FEMALE: Jacklyn Rodgerson, St. Lawrence-Kingston

Jacklyn Rodgerson (Odessa) scored 20 points in a 60-51 win over Loyalist, improving St. Lawrence-Kingston's win streak to six games. The second-year guard has been strong beyond the arc, totaling 25 three-pointers. The Vikings have righted the ship after going winless in 2011-12.

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Shayne Petrusma, Niagara

Shayne Petrusma (Bowmanville) contributed a game-high 14 kills and 17 points in Niagara's straight sets victory over Mohawk. The fifth-year player also added three blocks and five digs. It marked Niagara's sixth win of the season, surpassing its overall total of five last season.

FEMALE: Shawna Metcalf, Cambrian

With 12 kills in a straight sets victory over Boreal, Cambrian's Shawna Metcalf (Azilda) became the all-time OCAA career leader in kills with 825. The fifth-year left side will likely become the OCAA all-time points leader by season's end, needing 46 to surpass the current record of 1,120.

December 4, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Jameel Williamson, Centennial, Men's Basketball

Third-year forward Jameel Williamson (Ajax) led the Colts to a pair of wins, improving Centennial's record to 8-1 in a tight East region. In victories over Algonquin and La Cite, Williamson totaled 44 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and six steals. Williamson is averaging 17.1 points per game.

OVERALL FEMALE: Kelly Killoran, Fleming, Women's Basketball

Fifth-year guard Kelly Killoran (Sarnia) tied a single-game OCAA record in a 78-41 victory over Durham. Killoran was successful on nine three-pointers, tying the record set by Durham's Janna Hagan two seasons ago. Killoran owns the single-season record of 56 three-pointers set last season.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Jameel Williamson, Centennial

FEMALE: Kelly Killoran, Fleming

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Dan Trudel, Canadore

Third-year left side Dan Trudel (North Bay) led Canadore to its first win of the season, defeating Conestoga on the road 3-1. Trudel earned a game-high 21 kills and added a block for 22 points. On defence, Trudel contributed seven digs. Trudel is averaging 4.0 points per set.

FEMALE: Shelby Charlton, Fanshawe

Second-year middle Shelby Charlton (Strathroy) helped lead Fanshawe to an 8-1 record at the December break. In two wins over Canadore and Nipissing, Charlton accumulated 24 kills, five aces and three blocks, totaling 32 points. Fanshawe sits in second place in the West region.

November 27, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Romaine Lawrence, Algonquin, Men's Basketball

OCAA all-star Romaine Lawrence (Ottawa) scored 31 points against crosstown rival La Cite in Algonquin's 84-69 victory. The third-year player was 11-of-15 from the field, including 5-of-8 from three-point range. Lawrence followed this with a 16-point effort in a 79-58 win over Loyalist.

OVERALL FEMALE: Shan Wilson, George Brown, Women's Basketball

George Brown second-year guard Shan Wilson (Toronto) totaled 27 points in a pair of road wins. Wilson earned a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds in a 75-61 win over Durham. She also added four steals and two assists. She netted 10 points in a 54-44 win over Cambrian.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Romaine Lawrence, Algonquin, Men's Basketball

FEMALE: Shan Wilson, George Brown, Women's Basketball

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Lyndon Sonego, Georgian

First-year left side Lyndon Sonego (Barrie) had back-to-back 20 point efforts in leading Georgian to a pair of home victories over Fleming and Trent. Sonego averaged 17.5 kills, 4.5 service aces, six digs and 22.5 points in both matches. Georgian improved to 5-2 with the victories.

FEMALE: Adama Soumah, La Cite

Second-year middle Adama Soumah (Conakry, Guinea) was a key player in a pair of victories for La Cite. She produced 13 points on 10 kills and three service aces in a five-set win over crosstown rival Algonquin. Soumah then had a 19-point effort in a 3-1 win over George Brown.

November 20, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Phil Boone, Humber, Men's Rugby

OCAA men's rugby player of the year Phil Boone (Brampton) was also Humber's man of the match in the gold medal finale against Trent. Boone scored a pair of tries and contributed two converts for a match-high 14 points in Humber's 39-22 victory.

OVERALL FEMALE: Allison Marshall, Georgian, Women's Volleyball

First-year middle Allison Marshall (Orillia) struck for 19 kills in Georgian's 3-1 win over Seneca. Marshall also contributed three blocks and one ace for a 23-point effort. The Grizzlies have lost just four sets in five matches for a 4-1 record, good for a share of third place in the OCAA East.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Chavaun Miller-Bennett, Fanshawe

First-year forward Chavaun Miller-Bennett (London) scored 20 points against defending national champion Mohawk in Fanshawe's 95-88 road victory. Miller-Bennett also contributed four rebounds, two steals and one assist, shooting 67 percent (8-of-12). Fanshawe is a perfect 5-0.

FEMALE: Sharika Smith, Seneca

Second-year guard Sharika Smith (Mississauga) knocked down a three-point buzzer beater to erase a two-point deficit and give Seneca a 54-53 win and Loyalist its first loss. Smith contributed a total of eight points, three assists, two steals and two rebounds.

RUGBY

MALE: Phil Boone, Humber

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Eric Heidbuurt, Redeemer

Eric Heidbuurt (Waterdown) led Redeemer to its biggest win of the season, a 3-1 road victory over OCAA silver medalist and No. 1 nationally-ranked Nipissing. Heidbuurt contributed a team-high 17 points on 12 kills, three service aces and two blocks.

FEMALE: Allison Marshall, Georgian

November 13, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Andrew deGroot, St. Clair, Cross Country

OCAA silver medalist Andrew deGroot (Barrie) became St. Clair's first cross country national champion, running 8 km in 24:54, forty-seven seconds faster than his closest rival. He became the first OCAA runner to win at nationals since OCAA Hall of Famer Deng Kuol Marial in 2003.

OVERALL MALE: Eugenio Garro, Humber, Men's Soccer

Humber goalkeeper Eugenio Garro (Woodbridge) was named tournament MVP as he led his Hawks to their third national championship in men's soccer. Garro earned two shutouts, and came up with a key save in penalty kicks during the championship finale against Vancouver Island.

OVERALL FEMALE: Kirsten Talsma, Loyalist, Women's Volleyball

Loyalist's Kirsten Talsma (Kirby) is now the all-time OCAA leader with 198 service aces in five seasons. Talsma almost tied the single-game record with 12 aces in a four-set victory over former team Fleming. Talsma is two aces away from becoming the first to reach 200.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Calvin Turnbull, Redeemer

After starting the season with four straight losses, Redeemer got off the schneid with a pair of home wins against Lambton and St. Clair. Third-year forward Calvin Turnbull (Burlington) averaged 13.5 points, six rebounds, three assists and 2.5 steals in both victories.

FEMALE: Trish Taylor, Cambrian

Second-year player Trish Taylor (Sudbury) was one board shy of consecutive double-doubles, totaling 36 points and 19 rebounds in Cambrian's first two wins since rejoining the OCAA women's basketball circuit after a 31-year absence. Taylor is averaging 15.7 points in three games.

RUGBY

MALE: Graham Abbott, Trent

Fourth-year student-athlete Graham Abbott (Peterborough) scored 12 points to lift Trent to a 22-12 win over Algonquin in an OCAA semifinal. Abbott scored two tries, and added a convert. Trent will make its first-ever appearance in a OCAA final when it hosts Humber on Nov. 18.

FEMALE: Lindsey Bradbury, Humber

Fifth-year player Lindsey Bradbury (Utopia) contributed 20 points in Humber's 50-0 semfinal victory over St. Lawrence-Kingston. Bradbury scored two tries, while adding five converts. Humber will look to defend its OCAA title at Algonquin on Nov. 17 in a battle of the unbeatens.

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Jordan Boucher, Nipissing

Second-year setter Jordan Boucher (Cobourg) was a key cog in Nipissing's 3-1 win over Humber in a rematch of last year's OCAA final. Boucher distributed the ball evenly throughout the line-up, as five different Lakers hit double digits in scoring. He also added two aces and one block.

FEMALE: Kirsten Talsma, Loyalist

November 6, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Chass Maracle, Algonquin, Men's Rugby

First-year player Chass Maracle (Belleville) scored a pair of tries, including the game-winner in overtime, as Algonquin outlasted Conestoga 36-32 in a sudden-death OCAA crossover. Maracle's two tries matches his regular season total.

OVERALL FEMALE: Jennifer Wedlock, Seneca, Women's Rugby

First-year back Jennifer Wedlock (Richmond Hill) single-handedly stole victory from the hands of defeat in Seneca's 12-10 crossover win against Loyalist. Wedlock scored a game-tying try in the match's dying moments, then kicked the game-winning convert as time expired.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Wais Mohamed, La Cite

After going just 4-16 last season, La Cite finds itself tied on top of the East region with a 2-0 record. Coyotes first-year player Wais Mohamed (Ottawa) was La Cite's top scorer in both victories, and is among the top scorers in OCAA averaging 20.5 points.

FEMALE: Corina Bruni, Algoma

Fourth-year guard and reigning all-Canadian and OCAA all-star Corina Bruni (Sault Ste. Marie) had an all around effort with 36 points, 19 assists, 13 steals and 11 rebounds in two road victories. Algoma is the first team to reach the three-win plateau.

RUGBY

MALE: Chass Maracle, Algonquin

FEMALE: Jennifer Wedlock, Seneca

VOLLEYBALL

MALE: Riley McAllister, Durham

Fourth-year setter Riley McAllister (Oshawa) made his Durham debut a memorable one, distributing the ball throughout the Lords line-up in a 3-0 win over George Brown in their season opener. Seven players totaled 44 points in the victory.

FEMALE: Kristin VanHartingsveldt, Mohawk

After winning just three matches last season, Mohawk began its 2012-13 campaign on a positive note. Third-year middle Kristin VanHartingsveldt (Newcastle) earned nine kills, two aces and one block in Mohawk's 3-1 come-from-behind victory at crosstown rival Redeemer.

October 30, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Matthew Rios, Humber, Men's Soccer

Humber third-year midfielder Matthew Rios (Toronto) was named most valuable player at the OCAA Men's Soccer Championship. Rios scored the winning goal in a 2-0 win over Seneca in the gold medal match. He was also a key contributor in Humber's 1-0 semifinal victory over Sheridan.

OVERALL FEMALE: Keyla Moreno, Humber, Women's Soccer

Humber fifth-year forward Keyla Moreno (Toronto) was named OCAA championship MVP for the second straight year. Moreno scored the only goal in the OCAA gold medal match, a 1-0 victory over Fanshawe. She also scored in a 3-0 win over Centennial in the OCAA semifinals.

BASKETBALL

MALE: Kojo Afari, Sault

Second-year forward Kojo Afari (Hamilton) scored a combined 33 points to lead Sault to a 2-0 start to the young basketball season. Afari earned a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a 67-59 win over Canadore. He scored 14 points in a 54-53 victory over Redeemer.

FEMALE: Jesseca Brown, Redeemer

First-year guard Jesseca Brown (Grand Manan, N.B.) scored a game-high 29 points and added 11 rebounds in Redeemer's 75-45 win over Sault, ending an 88-game regular season losing streak. Brown also scored 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a one-point loss at Algoma.

RUGBY

MALE: Chad Bain, Seneca

Veteran player Chad Bain (Belleville) scored four tries in Seneca's 54-0 win over Fleming. With the win, Seneca (4-2-0) secured a home match in the first round of the OCAA playoffs, finishing in second place in the East region. Bain scored in all six regular season matches, totaling 10.

FEMALE: Carley Uden, Humber

Second-year player Carley Uden (Newmarket) scored a pair of tries in Humber's 45-3 victory over Sheridan, capping off a perfect 6-0-0 regular season for the Hawks, as well as a West regional championship. Uden averaged a try per match in her four games played.

SOCCER

MALE: Matthew Rios, Humber

FEMALE: Keyla Moreno, Humber

October 23, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Colton Kalkanis, Georgian, Men's Golf

Georgian golfer Colton Kalkanis (Hillsdale) became the first-ever OCAA men's individual champion to win the national title in the same year. Kalkanis shot a one-under 71 in the final round to card a three-day total of 217 for a one-stroke victory. He had an average score of 72 in each of his six rounds at provincials and nationals.

OVERALL MALE: Clint Smith, Fanshawe, Men's Cross Country

There was no silver lining this time in Clint Smith's (Bridgen) 8 km race at the OCAA Cross Country Championships. Smith easily won his first OCAA men's individual title in a time of 24:53.2. Smith finished runner-up in each of the last two OCAA championships.

OVERALL FEMALE: Kelsey Bardy, Humber

Humber outfielder Kelsey Bardy (Caledon) was named Tournament MVP at the OCAA Women's Fastball Championship. Bardy went 3-for-4 in the finale, scoring two runs while driving in a pair as Humber won its first fastball title, defeating two-time defending champion Durham 8-3.

OVERALL FEMALE: Richelle Moore, St. Lawrence-Kingston

A bridesmaid at the last two OCAA Cross Country Championships, Richelle Moore (Napanee) became the bride as she won her first OCAA individual title with a 5 km time of 18:22.0, nearly seven seconds better than her closest pursuer. Moore is now a three-time medalist.

WOMEN'S FASTBALL

Kelsey Bardy, Humber

RUGBY

MALE: Cale Meesters, Algonquin

Cale Meesters' foot was the difference in Algonquin's 27-20 victory over St. Lawrence-Kingston. Meesters (Barrie) converted twice and landed a penalty kick for a seven-point effort. With the win, Algonquin locked up a post-season berth with one regular season match remaining.

FEMALE: Kellee Young, Loyalist

Second-year back Kellee Young (Shannonville) scored a match-high two tries to lift Loyalist to a key 15-10 victory over Fleming. With the win, Loyalist moved into second place in the OCAA East standings with one match remaining. The top three teams advance to the post-season.

SOCCER

MALE: Donald Love, Sheridan

Third-year player Donald Love (Mississauga, Ont.) scored the only goal in Sheridan's 1-0 quarter-final win at Algonquin. Love sent the Bruins into the OCAA semifinals for the third straight season, as Sheridan is now one victory away from locking up one of Ontario's two berths at nationals.

FEMALE: Miriam El-Masri, Centennial

Centennial second-year forward Miriam El-Masri (Scarborough) has scored game-winning playoff goals in consecutive weeks, this time in a 1-0 upset over West region champion Sheridan. The Colts are in the OCAA semifinals for the first time since 2001, two wins away from their first championship.

October 16, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Brett Smith, Durham, Men's Soccer

Durham needed every save second-year goalkeeper Brett Smith (Courtice) could muster in a 1-0 playoff victory over Cambrian. After a scoreless regulation and overtime spanning 120 minutes, the outcome was decided on penalty kicks, with Durham prevailing 3-2.

OVERALL FEMALE: Katie Parker, Fanshawe, Women's Soccer

First-year midfielder Katie Parker (Strathroy) ended one of the more impressive streaks in OCAA history, striking the game-winning goal in the 89th minute as Fanshawe clipped the Hawks 2-1, ending Humber's 65-game unbeaten streak. The win lifted the Falcons directly into the OCAA quarter-finals.

WOMEN'S FASTBALL

Lauren McLaughlin, Seneca

First-year pitcher Lauren McLaughlin (Oakville) was a key cog in Seneca's all-important 3-2 win over Conestoga. McLaughlin earned a complete-game victory, striking out seven while contributing three base hits. The win ultimately put the Sting into the OCAA championship tournament.

RUGBY

MALE: Josh Dawes, Conestoga

Second-year player Josh Dawes' foot was the different in Conestoga's 31-22 victory over Sheridan. Dawes (Toronto) booted a convert along with three penalty kicks for a match-high 11 points. The win gives the Condors a firm grip on a playoff position in the OCAA West region.

FEMALE: Megan Barr, Fleming

First-year centre Megan Barr (Warsaw) scored a pair of tries to lift Fleming to its first win of the season, 24-10 over St. Lawrence-Kingston. It was sweet revenge of sorts, with Fleming having lost its previous meeting 32-5. The Knights are now tied for the final playoff spot in the East region.

SOCCER

MALE: Brett Smith, Durham

FEMALE: Katie Parker, Fanshawe

October 9, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Colton Kalkanis, Georgian, Men's Golf

Georgian's Colton Kalkanis (Hillsdale) shot a three-over 213 at the 54-hole 2012 OCAA Golf Championships, winning the men's individual title by two strokes. Kalkanis was the clubhouse leader from beginning to end with rounds of 70-71-72. Kalkanis becomes the first Georgian men's golfer to win an OCAA gold medal since 1999.

OVERALL FEMALE: Tiffany Albath, Durham, Women's Golf

Durham's Tiffany Albath (Bad Marienberg, Germany) shot a tournament-best 74 in the final round of the 2012 OCAA Golf Championships, winning her second straight women's individual title by 12 strokes. Albath becomes just the third OCAA women's golfer to repeat, and the fifth to win three individual medals.

WOMEN'S FASTBALL

Sydney Kozuska, Durham

First-year catcher Sydney Kozuska (St. Albert, Alta.) was a key player in Durham's doubleheader sweep of Conestoga, going a combined 5-for-6 with three runs scored while driving in three. Durham won both games by a combined score of 22-3, winning the season series against Conestoga 3-0.

RUGBY

MALE: James Shanly, Sheridan

The Sheridan Bruins made history with their first-ever OCAA men's rugby victory, 19-15 over Mohawk. James Shanly (Mississauga) powered his way through a pair of would-be tacklers late in the match to score the winning try as the Bruins battled back from a 10-point deficit.

FEMALE: Courtney Ross, Sheridan

The Sheridan Bruins made history with their first-ever OCAA women's rugby victory, a 22-10 decision over Mohawk. Courtney Ross (Whitby) contributed a pair of tries in the win. Ross now has three tries on the season. The win ended a three-game losing streak.

SOCCER

MALE: Brett Fair, Fleming

With Fleming facing a must-win situation to keep its post-season hopes alive, Brett Fair (Whitby) scored a pair of goals in a 3-1 victory over St. Lawrence-Kingston, vaulting the Knights into the sixth and final playoff spot in the OCAA East. Fleming will clinch the final playoff berth if La Cite cannot defeat crosstown rival Algonquin.

FEMALE: Brittany Szcerbakow, Humber

In a match featuring a pair of teams with identical 6-0-0 records, fifth-year forward Brittany Szcerbakow (Mississauga) scored the lone goal in Humber's 1-0 win over Sheridan. Humber is now undefeated in 65 consecutive regular season matches. Szcerbakow has scored in three straight games.

October 2, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Noel Ellerton, George Brown, Men's Soccer

Fifth-year forward Noel Ellerton (Toronto) scored three of George Brown's five goals in a pair of draws against unbeaten Algonquin and La Cite. The tie games were George Brown's first points of the season. Their 3-3 draw against La Cite kept the Huskies in playoff contention with three matches to play.

OVERALL FEMALE: Jessica O'Quinn, Humber

Second year player Jessica O'Quinn (Etobicoke) was instrumental in three Humber victories. O'Quinn went 6-for-8 at the plate, driving in eight runs while scoring six times. Her six RBI in a 17-9 win over Durham tied an OCAA single-game record. O'Quinn also pitched 10 innings, earning two wins.

WOMEN'S FASTBALL

Jessica O'Quinn, Humber

RUGBY

MALE: Daniel Santos, Trent

Daniel Santos (Peterborough) had a golden boot in Trent's 35-12 win over Loyalist. Santos earned a match-high 12 points on three converts and two penalty kicks. Trent is a perfect 3-0-0 at the halfway mark of the regular season as it looks to improve on its OCAA bronze medal in 2011.

FEMALE: Maya Williams, Algonquin

First-year player Maya Williams (Hamilton) scored three tries in Algonquin's 70-0 win over Loyalist. Her hat trick gives her six tries halfway through her first OCAA regular season. The 2011 OCAA bronze medalists are undefeated at 3-0-0 having outscored the competition 192-0.

SOCCER

MALE: Noel Ellerton, George Brown

FEMALE: Kaysia Williams, Sheridan

First-year midfielder Kaysia Williams (Brampton) scored the first two goals of her OCAA career in back-to-back victories over Conestoga and Redeemer. Her Sheridan Bruins are tied with two-time reigning OCAA champion Humber with a record of 6-0-0 heading into their Tuesday showdown.

September 25, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Jordan Lidia, St. Clair, Men's Soccer

Second-year forward Jordan Lidia (Leamington) was a key figure in St. Clair's one-goal road upsets over Sheridan and Humber. Lidia scored in each match for his first two goals of the 2012 regular season. Sheridan and Humber have competed in the OCAA gold medal match in each of the last two years.

OVERALL FEMALE: Ashley Hagen, Mohawk, Women's Soccer

Reigning OCAA all-star Ashley Hagen (Ancaster) came through in the clutch in Mohawk's rivalry match against Redeemer. The third-year forward scored the game's lone goal in injury time as the Mountaineers pulled out a 1-0 win, improving to 2-2-0 at the halfway mark of the regular season.

WOMEN'S FASTBALL

Alexa Georgiou, St. Clair

First-year player Alexa Georgiou (Windsor) shined at the plate and on the rubber in St. Clair's doubleheader sweep of Seneca. With a bat, Georgiou connected for five hits, scoring five times while driving in three. With a ball, Georgiou struck out seven in five innings of work while earning a win.

RUGBY

MALE: Paul Marshall, Georgian

Paul Marshall (Midhurst) contributed 22 points in a pair of matches. The first-year flanker scored two tries while adding two converts and a penalty kick in a 32-3 win over Sheridan. Four days later, Marshall booted a key convert and penalty kick in a 10-10 tie against Conestoga.

FEMALE: Stephanie Doornekamp, St. Lawrence (Kingston)

Second-year player Stephanie Doornekamp (Sydenham) earned a hat trick of sorts as the St. Lawrence Vikings bounced back from an opening loss to defeat Loyalist 15-0. Doornekamp earned a try, convert and penalty kick for a 10-point effort. It marked her first career OCAA points.

SOCCER

MALE: Jordan Lidia, St. Clair

September 18, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Evan Vance, Loyalist, Men's Rugby

First-year player Evan Vance (Corbyville) scored in every possible way in Loyalist's 41-7 win over Fleming. Vance earned a try, booted four converts and added a penalty kick for good measure, totaling 16 points. It marked the first victory by a former Division II team over a D-I program as the OCAA adopts a single structure for 2012.

OVERALL FEMALE: Yetunde Kolusade, Seneca, Women's Rugby

First-year player Yetunde Kolusade (Brampton) had an OCAA debut to remember, scoring three tries to lead her Seneca Sting to a 19-11 win over Sheridan. Her 15 points led all players, and puts her in a tie for the league scoring lead through the opening week of the regular season.

WOMEN'S FASTBALL

Tori Taylor, Conestoga

First-year shortstop Tori Taylor (Kitchener) is tearing the cover off the ball with three straight two-hit games to open her OCAA career. She also scored four times, and drove in a pair as Conestoga won two of its first three games. Taylor boasts a .667 batting average to match her team's winning percentage.

RUGBY

MALE: Evan Vance, Loyalist

MALE: E.J. Powell, Centennial

Reigning OCAA all-star E.J. Powell (Scarborough) scored both goals in Centennial's 2-0 victory over Seneca. Powell is now on a two-game goal streak, also scoring in Centennial's opening win of the season. With its 2-0-0 record, the Colts are a win away from matching last year's win total (3-3-1).

FEMALE: Sara Kox, St. Clair

Fifth-year defender Sara Kox (Denfield) excelled on both ends of the pitch as the St. Clair Saints earned consecutive shutout victories over Redeemer and Niagara. Kox scored in each match, and leads a defensive unit that hasn't allowed a goal in three regular season games.

September 11, 2012

OVERALL MALE: Josh Gross, Conestoga, Men's Soccer

First-year forward Josh Gross (Waterloo) scored a pair of goals, his first two in the OCAA, in Conestoga's 5-2 victory over St. Clair, a rematch of the 2011 OCAA bronze medal match. The Condors have now won five straight regular season matches dating back to last season.

OVERALL FEMALE: Victoria Smith, La Cité, Women's Soccer

Fourth-year player Victoria Smith (Ottawa) scored the game-winning goal in La Cité's 2-1 road win at Cambrian. With the game knotted at 1-1, Smith broke the deadlock in the 76th minute, ultimately giving the Coyotes the victory. La Cité had just one road victory in 2011 at it looks to improve on last season's 2-2-3 record.

SOCCER

MALE: Josh Gross, Conestoga

First-year forward Josh Gross (Waterloo) scored a pair of goals, his first two in the OCAA, in Conestoga's 5-2 victory over St. Clair, a rematch of the 2011 OCAA bronze medal match. The Condors have now won five straight regular season matches dating back to last season.

FEMALE: Victoria Smith, La Cité

Fourth-year player Victoria Smith (Ottawa) scored the game-winning goal in La Cité's 2-1 road win at Cambrian. With the game knotted at 1-1, Smith broke the deadlock in the 76th minute, ultimately giving the Coyotes the victory. La Cité had just one road victory in 2011 at it looks to improve on last season's 2-2-3 record.