OCAA WEST WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 1
Bronze: 1

Last OCAA Medal: 2006-07 (Silver)

Fanshawe Falcons

2011-12 Post-Season: 4th at OCAA Championship

Key Returning Players
Natasha Amo - OCAA Championship All-Star (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Janine De Leon - OCAA All-Rookie Team (2011-12)

Key Departures
Kaitlind Dutrizac - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Larissa McBean
Phyna Lim

Key Recruits
Felicia Mazerolle
Stephanie Antwi

Coach's Quote
"Our goal is to improve daily both individually and as a unit.  Our balance will be our strength.  We look forward to the challenge ahead of another competitive OCAA West Division season."
Matt White, Fanshawe Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 16-2 (1st West)
2010-11: 5-9 (6th West)
2009-10: 9-5 (3rd West)
2008-09: 10-4 (2nd West)
2007-08: 12-2 (2nd West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 11
Silver: 7
Bronze: 4

Last OCAA Medal: 2008-09 (Bronze)

Humber Hawks

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze Quarter-Final (54-38 vs. Algoma)

Key Returning Players
Kayla Suriani
Maria Suriani
Mary Asare

Key Departures
Atissa Cronk - OCAA Rookie of the Year (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Katelyn Paulley

Key Recruits
Natalie Hagopian
Marie Maranan

Coach's Quote
"We lost a couple of key players this past summer, but have brought a number of talented, and more importantly aggressively defensive players onto the team. We will not be outworked this season and that should put us in a position to win games, especially down the stretch."
Ajay Sharma, Humber Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 13-5 (4th West)
2010-11: 11-3 (2nd West)
2009-10: 11-3 (2nd West)
2008-09: 8-6 (4th West)
2007-08: 6-8 (6th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 8
Silver: 5
Bronze: 5

Last OCAA Medal: 2005-06 (Bronze)

Lambton Lions

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (70-37 at George Brown)

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 8-10 (6th West)
2010-11: Did Not Participate
2009-10: Did Not Participate
2008-09: Did Not Participate
2007-08: Did Not Participate

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: 1989-90 (Gold)

Mohawk Mountaineers

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Rachelle Abella - OCAA Defensive Player of the Year (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Megan Campbell
Marina Cinnavei

Key Departures
Keenan Vernon
Joanna Brown
Taylor Shaw

Key Recruits
Careena Browne
Carissa Browne
Katelyn Arbour

Coach's Quote
"We have a good mix of veterans and rookies this year, overall we are much more athletic and physical as a team. The extra depth is going to serve us well since we play in such a competetive conference. A return to the playoffs is our first goal, to accomplish this we need to play consistent team basketball all season!"
Kevin Duffy, Mohawk Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 8-10 (7th West)
2010-11: 2-12 (7th West)
2009-10: 2-12 (7th West)
2008-09: 4-10 (7th West)
2007-08: 3-11 (7th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 6
Silver: 5
Bronze: 9

Last OCAA Medal: 2001-02 (Bronze)

Niagara Knights

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (55-49 at Loyalist)

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 9-9 (5th West)
2010-11: 10-4 (3rd West)
2009-10: 7-7 (5th West)
2008-09: 6-8 (5th West)
2007-08: 8-6 (3rd West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 2
Silver: 3
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: 2002-03 (Silver)

Redeemer Royals

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Morrisa Lychak
Esther Weima

Key Departures
Kelly Kellendonk
Lindsay Balch

Key Recruits
Arica Price
Michelle Best
Larissa Smeltzer
Bridget Bjorndalen
Jesseca Brown

Coach's Quote
"The program's goal this season is to compete hard in every game and look to win a game or two. The five rookies will all see floor time and contribute to the start of a winning tradition immediately."
Rob Hooper, Redeemer Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 0-18 (10th West)
2010-11: 0-14 (8th West)
2009-10: 0-14 (8th West)
2008-09: 0-14 (8th West)
2007-08: 0-14 (8th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

St. Clair Saints

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Kelly Rizea
Daniella Abrams
Bienka Jones

Key Departures
Amanda McCarthy

Key Recruits
Kendyl Rizea
Rachel Duic
Tori Schutz

Coach's Quote
"With the return of some solid players and the addition of a few exciting new ones, the coaching staff feels that the program has taken a definite positive approach to the upcoming season."
Ken Ambrose, St. Clair Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 5-13 (8th West)
2010-11: 8-6 (4th West)
2009-10: 8-6 (4th West)
2008-09: 10-4 (3rd West)
2007-08: 7-7 (4th West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 5
Bronze: 6

Last OCAA Medal: 2009-10 (Silver)

Sault Cougars

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 3-15 (9th West)
2010-11: Did Not Participate
2009-10: Did Not Participate
2008-09: Did Not Participate
2007-08: Did Not Participate

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

Sheridan Bruins

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze Semifinal (60-57 vs. George Brown)

Key Returning Players
Shylanda Saunders
Dainique Campbell

Key Departures
Nakia Arthur - OCAA Scoring Champion (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Michelle Asare - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Michelle Abella

Key Recruits
Haeven Durrant

Coach's Quote
"We're going to approach the season one game at a time. We want to be known well known throughout the conference that we're going to be tough."
Willie Delas, Sheridan Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 13-5 (3rd West)
2010-11: 14-0 (1st West)
2009-10: 14-0 (1st West)
2008-09: 14-0 (1st West)
2007-08: 13-1 (1st West)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 4
Silver: 1
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: 2010-11 (Silver)

Source: OCAA Communications with files from OCAA Member Institutions