MOHAWK COLLEGE 2012-13 ATHLETIC AWARDS

Megan Campbell epitomizes the college ideal of a true student-athlete. Campbell, of Caledonia, helped the Mohawk women's basketball team to the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association playoffs and averaged 91 per cent in the Recreation and Leisure Services course. Her efforts earned her the highest honour in Mohawk Athletics, the Dr. Sam Mitminger Award, which goes to the graduating player who has achieved consistent academic and athletic excellence. The award was presented at Mohawk's 46th annual Athletic Banquet at Michelangelo Banquet Hall, April 6.

In the 2012-13 season, Campbell averaged 3.8 points per game, recorded 28 offensive and 74 defensive rebounds, had 11 assists, 16 blocked shots and 12 steals, for the Mountaineers, who were 10-8 in the regular season.

The Wes Hicks Outstanding Male Athlete honour went to All-Canadian guard Manny Campbell, who led the Mountaineer men to a silver medal at the OCAA Men's Basketball Championship. The Burlington native averaged 13.7 points per game, had 13 offensive and 63 defensive rebounds, 57 steals, 69 assists and three blocked shots as Mohawk went 16-4 in the regular campaign. Campbell was an OCAA West Division First-Team All-Star to go with his national award.

Nicole Leitch of the women's fastball team was selected the Outstanding Female Athlete. The women's fastball team had a tough season on the diamond, but one-third of their losses were by only one run and Leitch, from Erin, was a model of consistency at the plate and on the field. She played all 15 games, had 17 hits and scored 13 times. She also drove in 10 runs. Leitch led the Mountaineers with a solid batting average of .368, putting her in a very respectable 16th place in the OCAA, en route to being named a League All-Star.

Other Major Mohawk Varsity Awards:

Lacey Wolters, of Kingsville, who averaged 9.1 points per game and hauled down a total of 139 rebounds for the women's basketball squad was named the top Female Freshman Athlete. Wolters made the OCAA West Division All-Rookie Team.

The Male Freshman Athlete honour was won by volleyball star Eric Danecke of Kitchener, who had 110 kills, 32 stuff blocks and 12 service aces. He also had 36 defensive digs and helped Mohawk win the OCAA silver medal.

The All-Round Male Athlete Award, for excellence in more than one varsity sport, went to Luc Seguin of Mississauga, who was 29th in the OCAA Cross Country Championships and 65th in the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association event. Seguin was also a member of the men's curling rink at the OCAA Championships.

Mohawk Coaches Awards
Mohawk also presented varsity coaches awards, which are presented to the player or players who have demonstrated dedication, leadership and have an all round positive attitude towards their sport. The recipients are chosen by their coaches.

Badminton (Coaches Tony Leite, Jay Barrientos, Jose Morales, Krystal Lumaoang)
Rookie of the Year: Eikcaj Navarro
Most Improved Player: Tallia Bezemer
Most Valuable Player: Bert Miciano

Men's Basketball (Coaches Brian Jonker, Mike Woodburn, Mac Akrong and Colin Baylay)
Coaches Award: Alex Reis
Defensive Player of the Year: Taylor Dowhaniuk
Most Valuable Player: Manny Campbell

Women's Basketball (Coaches Kevin Duffy, Kelly Dunham, Megan Reid, Alison Drury, Kevin Karl)
Rookie of the Year: Lacey Wolters
Most Improved Player: Carissa Browne
Most Valuable Player: Natalie Fisher

Cross Country (Coaches Andre Simon and Kim Volterman)
Rookie of the Year: Bradley Wilcox
Most Improved Player: Luc Seguin
Most Valuable Player: Jessie Wilcox
Most Valuable Player: Kassandra O'Reilly

Curling (Coaches Betty Wackley, Matthew Kimber)
Coaches Award: Luc Seguin
Most Improved Player: James Moser
Most Valuable Player: Erin Walker

Women's Fastball (Coaches Brian Weller, Marc Ceci, John Paul, Katie Westoby)
Coaches Award: Jessica Denstedt
Rookie of the Year: Lindsey Rivet
Most Valuable Player: Nicole Leitch

Golf (Coach Deborah Eldridge)
Coaches Award: Connor Wilks
Most Improved Player: Jessica Fell
Most Valuable Player: Mike Rizzetto

Men's Rugby (Coaches Bill Stuart, John Vanderzan)
Coaches Award: Hector Garcia
Rookie of the Year: Thomas Piche
Most Valuable Player: Eric Moyer

Women's Rugby (Coaches John Guilfoyle, Ahink Hussein, Kaitlyn Putz)
Coaches Award: Samantha Benoit
Rookie of the Year: Brandy Trudel
Most Valuable Player: Stephanie Draper

Men's Soccer (Coaches Richard Bennett, Anthony Giaitzis)
The Tom Bell Coaches Award: Momo Veljko and Andrew Gravett
Most Valuable Player: Dejan Dejanovic

Women's Soccer (Coaches Renzo, Michael Castellani, Lana Martin, Leah Maurzio)
Coaches Award: Jody Hagen
Most Improved Player: Kaitlynn Staniuk
Most Valuable Player: Shelby Dawdy

Men's Volleyball (Coaches Matthew Schnarr, Jonathan Hillis, Jay MacCulloch, Ryan DelaRosa)
Coaches Award: Kyle Hussey
Rookie of the Year: Eric Danecke
Most Valuable Player: Mohamed Sulaiman

Women's Volleyball (Coaches Andy Nicholson, Jennifer Marson)
Coaches Award: Julie Gagnon
Rookie of the Year: Lynsay Collette
Most Valuable Player: Kristin VanHartingsveldt

Mohawk's Department of Athletics and Recreation Award was taken by Stephanie Accomando. The award recognizes outstanding participation in both the varsity and campus recreation programs. Accomando was involved in co-ed frisbee, co-ed volleyball and was a member of the extramural hockey team. Her varsity participation was with the women's fastball team, where the Recreation and Leisure Services student played in 15 games, had five hits and scored nine runs and was named an OCAA All-Star.

The Hap Holman Business Award, which recognizes outstanding participation in varsity athletics and academic excellence in a business program, went to cross country runner John Miles. He was a team member for two years and was 32nd at the OCAA championship in a field of 102 runners and 78th at the CCAA championships where 137 runners took to the course. He shaved off nearly three minutes from his best result in 2011-12. Over three semesters at Mohawk College, he has maintained an average of 83 percent.

The Barb Moore Spirit of Athletics Award goes to a student involved in athletics as a non-participant and who demonstrates dedication in support of athletics. Patrick Tang attended almost every home basketball and volleyball game with his horn, sign and even body painted himself on occasion. He also attended a number of rugby games and our tailgate function and in support of the Mountaineers he travelled to the OCAA volleyball championships at Sheridan College. During Mohawk's last home volleyball game against Fanshawe, Tang stood up during a time out and started a dance off with a Fanshawe fan. The campus recreation participant played coed volleyball, extramural volleyball, football, and basketball.

CCAA Academic All-Canadian

Women's soccer player Jody Hagen received a Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Academic All-Canadian Award, which goes to athletes who must attain academic honours in addition to athletic success.

OCAA All-Academic Awards
Cross Country
Sarah Bush
Hassan Ishaq
Kassandra O'Reilly
John Miles
Luc Seguin
Jessica Walton

Women's Fastball
Jennifer Butson
Marley Butt
Amber Silversmith
Ashley Verrall

Golf
Rob Vachon

Men's Rugby
Brandon Bennett
Brady Kemp
Matt Henderson
Giani Marcini
Byron Martinez
Thomas Piche
Erick Valladares

Women's Rugby
Danika Faucon
Rebecca Halliwell
Samantha Lampkin
Shawna Scott
Erin Ward

Men's Soccer
Simon Garcia
Awer Wel

Women's Soccer
Jody Hagen
Hillary Keyes
Shari Leavitt
Nicole Roberts

Men's Basketball
Braedon Lenters

Women's Basketball
Megan Campbell
Cynthia Mosca
Lacey Wolters

Curling
James Moser

Men's Volleyball
Jeremy Bochenek
Bart Jedrzejewski
Cory Hansen
Kyle Hussey

Women's Volleyball
Chantal Baker
Melanie Patenaude
Kristin VanHartingsveldt

Source: Mohawk College