The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) is proud to announce the 2008 Women’s Fastball League award winners and all-stars. The winners were announced at the Fastball Championship banquet at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts in Windsor.

Erin Dewey of the Durham College Lords collected the most hardware earning Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year and League Batting Champion title honours. Erin led her team both offensively and defensively and was referred to as a true competitive athlete who leads by example with her play, and is always there to pick up her teammates.

Mohawk College was also represented on stage, as Jenny Koschanow was voted the leagues top pitcher. This was the first time she had won the award after four seasons in the league. She was also joined by her coach, Brian Weller, who was named the OCAA Coach of the Year.

For a complete list of award winners, please see below:

OCAA Women’s Fastball Player of the Year
Erin Dewey – Durham

OCAA Women’s Fastball Rookie of the Year
Erin Dewey – Durham

OCAA Women’s Fastball League Batting Champion
Erin Dewey – Durham, .543 Avg.

OCAA Women’s Fastball League Top Pitcher
Jenny Koschanow – Mohawk

OCAA Women’s Fastball Coach of the Year
Brian Weller – Mohawk

OCAA Women’s Fastball League All-stars
Pam Paterson – Conestoga
Sam McFadden – Conestoga
Erin Dewey – Durham
Carolyn Moore – Durham
Samantha Tubman - Mohawk
Jenny Koschanow – Mohawk
Heather Scrivens – Seneca
Erin Belanger – Seneca
Kandice Bagley – St. Clair
Keri Bagley – St. Clair

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE:
All games @ Mic Mac Park

Thursday, October 17, 2008
OCAA Championship Awards Banquet – St. Clair Centre for the Arts, Windsor – 7:00pm

Friday, October 18, 2008
Game 1: Mohawk vs. St. Clair – 11:00am
Game 2: Seneca vs. Durham – 1:00pm
Game 3: Losers of Games 1 and 2 – 3:00pm
Game 4: Winners of Games 1 and 2 – 5:00pm

Saturday, October 19, 2008
Bronze Medal Game: Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4 - 10:00am
*Loser awarded Bronze, winner advances to Gold Medal Round
Gold Medal Game #1: Winner of Game 4 vs. Winner of Bronze Medal Game – 1:00pm
Gold Medal Game #2: If Necessary – 3:00pm