TORONTO - The following student-athletes have been recognized by the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) for their accomplishments during the seven-day period ending Sunday, Oct. 13.
David DeCassan
School: George Brown
Program: Graphic Design
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Men's Baseball
Hometown: Nobleton, Ont.
George Brown's DeCassan pitched five innings to pick up his third win of the season in a 10-6 outcome over Lambton on Oct. 11. His five innings pushed the third-year southpaw to 44 in 2019, establishing a new OCAA single season record, surpassing the 41 innings pitched by Durham's Ilija Bozinovski in 2014. DeCassan has been a workhorse for George Brown his entire career, throwing a total of 96 2/3 innings in 24 career appearances. DeCassan pitched five or more innings on seven occasions this season, more than any other OCAA player.
Dennis Dei Baning
School: Humber
Program: Recreation and Leisure Services
Year of Eligibility: 4
Sport: Men's Baseball
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Dei Baning helped Humber clinch its second consecutive regular season pennant. The fourth-year outfielder played in four games, finishing with a slash line of .400/.538/1.200. Looking to clinch the division against George Brown on Oct. 13, the Hawks were trailing by two with five outs remaining. Dei Banning hit his second homer of the week, a two-run home run to tie the game. Humber eventually won 5-3. Dei Baning and his teammates will now look to defend their provincial title at the OCAA Men's Baseball Championship from Oct. 18-19 hosted by Durham.
Cory Lapointe
School: Durham
Program: Environmental Technology
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Women's Soccer
Hometown: Whitby, Ont.
Lapointe played a part in every one of Durham's goals in its 3-1 home finale victory over Fleming on Oct. 11. The win clinched a home playoff match for the Lords. Lapointe assisted on Durham's first goal, sending a perfect pass through Fleming's defence to the foot of first-year standout Makayla Rudder. She went on to put herself in perfect position to pot home a rebound from a Rudder shot in the 38th minute to score the game-winning goal. Lapointe then repeated the result of the first marker with an another pinpoint pass to Rudder in the 75th minute.
Becky Leese
School: Algonquin
Program: Office Administration
Year of Eligibility: 4
Sport: Women's Soccer
Hometown: Ottawa, Ont.
Leese has been a huge part of Algonquin's 2019 push. The fourth-year midfielder scored twice in a 6-0 victory over St. Lawrence on Oct. 11. Leese is currently tied for second in league scoring with 10 goals this season, scoring in seven of eight matches she participated in. With an 8-1 record, Algonquin will finish the year in second place in the East Division, and await its opponent for this Saturday's opening round playoff match, with the winner earning a berth into the OCAA Women's Soccer Championship hosted by Redeemer from Oct. 23-26.
Masoud Mahmoud
School: Cambrian
Program: Physical Fitness Management
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Men's Soccer
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Mahmoud booted a hat trick in Cambrian's 6-2 win over Sault in a Battle of the North on Oct. 12. The third-year midfielder ends his regular season with four goals. The victory ended a prolonged losing streak for Cambrian (although undefeated in two October matches), but more importantly, allowed the Golden Shield to clinch a post-season berth while eliminating Sault. Cambrian will take the pitch this Saturday against the still to be determined West Division champion, with a berth to the OCAA Men's Soccer Championship on the line.
Myranda Pierson
School: Humber
Program: Criminal Justice
Year of Eligibility: 5
Sport: Women's Softball
Hometown: Pickering, Ont.
On Seniors Night, Pierson made the final start of her career at Connorvale Park on Oct. 8. In front of family and friends, the fifth-year starter made history, throwing the first perfect game in program history in a 10-0 victory over Seneca. Pierson, the author of two previous no-hitters, struck out 12 Seneca hitters over five innings. Pierson finishes the season with an impressive 0.00 ERA in 13 2/3 innings of work. Humber will now travel to the OCAA Women's Softball Championship from Oct. 18-19 as the No. 1 seed after completing a 19-5 regular season record.
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