OCAA Championships
Final Standings:
1. Humber
2. Nipissing
3. Mohawk

The Humber Hawks had a “perfect” season on their minds and indeed accomplished that with “Perfection” leading the way. The # 1 Humber College women’s team defeated the extremely tough and second seeded Nipissing “Lakers” from North Bay. Humber’s Perfection Powell was as close to perfection as a player can be as she was selected as the tournament most valuable player.

The Hawks picked up their opening match over the Algonquin Thunder (Ottawa) 3-0 with set scores of 14-25, 18-25 and 15-25. Amanda Arlette from Humber was named Player of the Game. In the semi-final match the Hawks picked up a 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-13) victory over the Fanshawe Falcons (London) led by Perfection Powell’s 12-points (12 kills).

In the Championship final the Hawks came out quickly and won the first two sets, but the Lakers responded by dumping the Hawks in the third. The fourth was fiercely fought but the Hawks prevailed by taking control when both teams hit the twenty, point mark. Set scores were 25-15, 25-22, 21-25 and 25-21.

Nipissing was once again led by All Canadian Megan Stacey as she accumulated 17 offensive points by way of 14 kills, 2 stuff blocks and 1 service ace. Also making an incredible impact in this match was the Lakers “Player of the Game” Stephanie Hancock.

Humber’s Perfection Powell put on a dominating effort offensively as she powered her way to 20 kills. She also added 1 stuff block and 2 service aces for a game high 23 points. Robyn Stafford was almost unstoppable in the first two sets and carried that through to a few key kills in the last set as she parlayed her 18 offensive points, including 15 kills, to “Player of the Game” honours.

The Hawks will now represent Ontario at the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association national Championship Tournament which will be held in 2 weeks in Truro, Nova Scotia.

CHAMPIONSHIP ALL-STAR TEAM
Janet Littlejohn, Durham
Leah Waxman, Mohawk
Lynn Danis, Nipissing
Megan Stacey, Nipissing
Amanda Arlette, Humber
Alex Steplock, Humber

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Perfection Powell, Humber

Thursday February 23, 2006 – Court A
Game 1- 2:00 pm - (2) Nipissing Defeats (7) Seneca 3-2
Game 2- 4:00 pm - (3) Durham Defeats (6) Mohawk 3-0
Game 3 - 6:00 pm - (1) Humber Defeats (8) Algonquin 3-0
Game 4 - 8:00 pm - (4) Fanshawe Defeats (5) Georgian 3-1

Friday, February 24, 2006 – Court A
Game 5 - 2:00pm Mohawk Defeats Seneca 3-1
Game 6 - 4:00pm Algonquin Defeats Georgian 3-2
Game 7 - 6:00pm Nipissing Defeats Durham 3-0
Game 8 - 8:00pm Humber Defeats Fanshawe 3-0

Saturday, February 25, 2006
Game 9 - 9:00am - Mohawk Defeats Fanshawe 3-0
Game 10 - 9:00am - Durham Defeats Algonquin 3-1
Bronze Medal Game Mohawk Defeats Durham 3-2
Gold Medal Game - Humber Defeats Nipissing 3-1

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For further information:
Jim Bialek – Sports Information Director
Humber Athletics
bialek@humber .ca
416.675.6622, ext. 4539
www.athletics.humber.ca