TORONTO - The following have been named Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) volleyball student-athletes of the week for the period ending Sunday, Feb. 19.

MALE: Dave McMann, Durham

Durham fifth-year middle David McMann (Elmvale, Ont.) broke another OCAA record this past week, this time for career stuff blocks. McMann now has 206 for his career, one more than previous record holder Corey Cole of St. Clair. McMann recorded 83 blocks during the regular season, which is also an OCAA record. Just for good measure, McMann earned six blocks as part of 19 total points in a 3-1 (23-25, 27-25, 25-12, 25-23) playoff win over Fanshawe on Feb. 18.

FEMALE: Sara Rettie, Trent

Trent fourth-year middle Sara Rettie (Newmarket, Ont.) earned a match-high 18 points as the Excalibur outlasted Sheridan 3-2 (17-25, 25-19, 23-25, 25-22, 16-14) in a crossover playoff game on Feb. 18. Rettie contributed 11 kills, five blocks and two aces in the victory. Rettie averaged 2.2 points per set during the regular season. Trent has earned a spot at the upcoming OCAA Women's Volleyball Championship, taking place at Georgian College in Barrie, Ont. starting this Thursday.

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