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. 2.

All OCAA Stars of the Week will receive an acrylic bag tag courtesy of Nothers, the Preferred Awards Supplier of the OCAA.

Hayley Breen (Shiell)
School: Conestoga
Program: Early Learning Program Development
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Women's Softball
Hometown: Stratford, Ont.
Breen was dominant in the pitcher's circle pitching in all three of Conestoga's victories this past week. Breen threw 17.1 innings while allowing only three earned runs in the three games, striking out 15 batters in games against Seneca, Lambton and Fanshawe. The second-year right hander allowed 18 hits walking just one while amassing a 1.21 ERA in the three victories. Thanks to Breen's performance on the mound, the Conestoga Condors are now 8-7 on the season, moving that much closer to securing a championship berth later this month.

Haley Gordon
School: St. Lawrence
Program: Music Theatre Performance
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Women's Soccer
Hometown: St. Thomas, Ont.
Gordon scored a hat-trick against the George Brown Huskies on Oct. 1, including the game-winner, en route to a 4-3 road victory for the St. Lawrence Surge. It ended a scoreless drought for the second-year striker, matching Gordon's total of three goals in 2021. It also marked Gordon's first-ever multi-goal match in the OCAA. The victory was significant as St. Lawrence had lost four straight entering the match. At 2-5 and in sixth place in the East Division, the Surge are now poised to return to the playoffs with three regular season matches remaining.

Blake Jolicoeur
School: Durham
Program: Electrical Engineering Technician
Year of Eligibility: 1
Sport: Men's Baseball
Hometown: Whitby, Ont.
Jolicoeur hit a trio of home runs in Durham's doubleheader sweep at Sault on Oct. 2. The first-year utility player went 4-for-9 on the day with five runs scored while driving in seven RBI. Jolicoeur also stole four bases. The offensive outburst put Jolicoeur atop the OCAA home run leaderboard with four on the season, one more than teammate Nick King. Jolicoeur also leads the league with 10 stolen bases, and is second in runs scored with 18. The Sault sweep put Durham back above the .500 mark at 7-5 with a firm grasp of a post-season spot.

Catarina Medeiros
School: Humber
Program: Sport Management
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Women's Soccer
Hometown: Brampton, Ont.
The Humber Hawks swept their weekend home stand, picking up six points while inching closer to the West Division title. Humber recorded eight goals over the weekend, and Medeiros scored or assisted on five of them. The third-year midfielder scored both goals in a 2-0 win over St. Clair on Oct. 1, then added another goal and two assists the next day against Lambton in a 6-0 outcome. With 12 points on the season, the 2019 Second-Team League All-Star now sits in 10th place in the conference. Humber remains undefeated at 6-0-1.

Jeffrey Paredes
School: Conestoga
Program: Applied Energy Management
Year of Eligibility: 1
Sport: Cross Country
Hometown: Chile
Paredes took part in the Fanshawe Invitational on Oct. 1 aiming to show that the Conestoga Condors had what it takes to place as a team. Instead of thinking of individual or team results, however, Paredes chose to assist a fellow student-athlete who had fallen and needed medical attention. Paredes sacrificed over one minute of race time to ensure the medical team were aware and helped them get to the athlete as soon as possible. Paredes went on to finish the race and proceeded to return to the athlete to make sure they were all right. Character speaks volumes.

Michael Sneddon
School: Fanshawe
Program: Business Human Resources
Year of Eligibility: 5
Sport: Men's Soccer
Hometown: Mount Brydges, Ont.
Sneddon scored five goals in two matches this past week to help the Fanshawe Falcons get back on track on the men's soccer circuit. The fifth-year striker scored two goals in a 3-0 decision over Redeemer on Sept. 27, then netted a hat trick in a 4-0 win at Niagara on Oct. 1, also adding an assist. The 2021 All-Canadian now has seven goals on the season, tied for third in the OCAA scoring race. More importantly for the Falcons, the two victories were Fanshawe's first of the season, improving its record to 2-2-2 in a competitive West Division.

- OCAA -

ABOUT ONTARIO COLLEGES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

For over 50 years, the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association has been a dedicated leader in amateur athletics through the provision of quality varsity and recreational athletic opportunities at the collegiate level.

For additional information please contact:
Josh Bell-Webster
Marketing and Communications
Ontario Colleges Athletic Association
Tel: 416-426-7041
E-mail: bell-webster@ocaa.com