OCAA EAST WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PREVIEW

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 4
Silver: 6
Bronze: 2

Last OCAA Medal: 2011-12 (Gold)

Cambrian Golden Shield

2011-12 Post-Season: N/A

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: Did Not Participate
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

Centennial Colts

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Kadeja Hughes
Tameca Blackwood
Hannah Belete
Kamoy Francis

Key Departures
Abiola Amsterdam
Rouchelle Francis
Denise Dunn

Key Recruits
LaTisha Tappin
Tammara James-Francis
Nicole Campbell
Amira Joseph-Athanas
Maryem Serradilla-Sonmez

Coach's Quote
"This year's team is by far the most talented group of players we've had over the past three seasons. The team has more depth and athleticism. If players remain healthy and commit to attending practices, the team will be able to compete at a high level and achieve good results for the upcoming season. Kadeja Hughes, one the the team's captain, will play a big role in the success of the team. She has shown a lot maturity thus far. She is a dedicated player who shows strong leadership skills. As Kadeja goes, so does the team. We are looking forward to having a successful season. As long as the players remain healthy we are hopeful to make it into playoffs this year which should earn us a playoff berth. As long as the players remain healthy we are hopeful to make it into the post-season."
Carol Stephenson, Centennial Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 4-12 (8th East)
2010-11: 0-16 (9th East)
2009-10: 2-14 (8th East)
2008-09: Did Not Participate
2007-08: Did Not Participate

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 2
Bronze: 0

Last OCAA Medal: 1986-87 (Silver)

Durham Lords

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (64-48 at Humber)

Key Returning Players
Kaela Stinchcombe-Brown
Kenesha Stinchcombe-Brown
Mackenzie Mcfalane
Kerriann Sullivan - OCAA All-Rookie Team (2011-12)
Alicia Del Fuoco
Kelsey Hare - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)

Key Departures
Erin Emery - OCAA Scoring Champion (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)

Key Recruits
Kayla Marshall
Kaitlyn Sheilds
Laura Hertzel
Christine Droppo
Erica Angelo

Coach's Quote
"Although Erin Emery's departure will be missed, Kayla Marshall will be expected to fill those shoes immediately. Having half the team back including four of five starters returning, we are expecting to complete for a medal this year."
Tim Baulk, Durham Head Coach

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

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 3
Silver: 4
Bronze: 3

Last OCAA Medal: 1998-99 (Bronze)

Fleming Knights

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier (89-53 vs. Sheridan)

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 5-11 (6th East)
2010-11: 6-10 (7th East)
2009-10: 1-15 (9th East)
2008-09: 0-14 (8th East)
2007-08: 0-14 (8th East)

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

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

George Brown Huskies

2011-12 Post-Season: OCAA Bronze Medalist

Key Returning Players

Key Departures

Key Recruits

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 11-5 (3rd East)
2010-11: 9-7 (4th East)
2009-10: 15-1 (1st East)
2008-09: 10-4 (3rd East)
2007-08: 4-10 (7th East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 5
Silver: 2
Bronze: 2

Last OCAA Medal: 2011-12 (Bronze)

Georgian Grizzlies

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Kara Faulkner
Kimberly Solorzano
Mackenzie Merkley

Key Departures
Katie Wiggins
Danielle Horvat - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)

Key Recruits
Mikaela Weir
Lauren LaSalle

Coach's Quote
"We have a young, talented group that I am really excited about. Losing Katie Wiggins and Danielle Horvat unexpectedly is a disappointment because of their skill on the court and their leadership in the locker room. Our veterans will play a key role as they continue to grow and help our younger players develop and learn our systems."
Marnie Buchanan, Georigan Head Coach

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

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 6

Last OCAA Medal: 1988-89 (Bronze)

Loyalist Lancers

2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze Quarter-Final (64-45 vs. Sheridan)

Key Returning Players
Samantha Goff
Jenni Thompson - OCAA East Rookie of the Year (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12); OCAA All-Rookie Team (2011-12)
Haley Sisler
Martine Gauvin
Sierra Cauley

Key Departures
Dianne Bouder
Amber Burton
Tori Buck
Sheawna Lorch

Key Recruits
Melyssa Holder
Nikea Worrell
Alex Aguiar
Shelby Clark

Coach's Quote
"We've had lots of positives in our preseason and I am very pleased with everyone's intensity. I am hoping we can return to the playoffs this year."
Chris Eligh, Loyalist Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 10-6 (4th East)
2010-11: 2-14 (8th East)
2009-10: 3-13 (7th East)
2008-09: 6-8 (5th East)
2007-08: 10-4 (2nd East)

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

Last OCAA Medal: Never Won

Seneca Sting

2011-12 Post-Season: OCAA Silver Medalist

Key Returning Players
Page Smith - OCAA All-Rookie Team (2011-12)
Sharika Smith
Lauren Egglestone

Key Departures
Samantha Evans - OCAA Defensive Player of the Year (2011-12); OCAA Championship All-Star (2011-12); OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Tamara Nembhard - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)

Key Recruits
Daniellia Myers

Coach's Quote

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 15-1 (2nd East)
2010-11: 13-3 (2nd East)
2009-10: 12-4 (3rd East)
2008-09: 14-0 (1st East)
2007-08: 14-0 (1st East)

OCAA Medals:
Gold: 5
Silver: 9
Bronze: 11

Last OCAA Medal: 2011-12 (Silver)

St. Lawrence Vikings

2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify

Key Returning Players
Alyssa Rodrigues
Keshia Conway

Key Departures
Corissa Cluett

Key Recruits
Lacey Knox
Haley Gourdier
Katie Chapman
Jessica Cetoute
Sarah Price

Coach's Quote
"With a strong recruiting class, we are looking to be competitive in the East this year."
Remy Simpson, St. Lawrence Head Coach

Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 0-16 (9th East)
2010-11: 7-9 (6th East)
2009-10: 9-7 (4th East)
2008-09: 10-4 (2nd East)
2007-08: 8-6 (4th East)

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

Last OCAA Medal: 1989-90 (Silver)

Source: OCAA Communications with files from OCAA Member Institutions