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, Jan. 14.
David Kiswa
School: George Brown
Program: General Arts & Science
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Men's Volleyball
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
In Kiswa's OCAA regular season debut on Jan. 14, the second-year outside hitter was unstoppable offensively. Kiswa posted a match-high 19 points off of 13 kills, four service aces and two blocks, leading the George Brown Huskies to a four-set road victory over the Loyalist Lancers to sweep the season series. With the addition of Kiswa in the line-up, at 8-4 the Huskies look to build on their three-match winning streak that began last November as they visit the Durham Lords on Thursday, followed by the Fleming Phoenix on Saturday.
Amanda Larsen
School: Durham
Program: Police Foundations
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Women's Volleyball
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Larsen led the Durham Lords to a big comeback victory on Jan. 13, defeating their rival Canadore Panthers in five sets. With 18 points, the third-year OCAA all-star middle was the team leader posting 11 kills, a pair of service aces and a team-high five solo blocks. The Lords rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat the Panthers for the second time this season. Larsen is averaging 2.8 per set through a dozen matches. At 10-2, the Lords look to keep the winning going when they host the George Brown Huskies on Thursday night.
Destiny Osadebamwen
School: Niagara
Program: General Arts & Sciences
Year of Eligibility: 1
Sport: Women's Basketball
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Osadebamwen stepped onto an OCAA court for the first time in sanctioned competition, debuting with the Niagara Knights on Jan. 12 in a 75-56 victory against the Conestoga Condors. Falling just one rebound shy of a double double, Osadebamwen came off the bench and scored 11 points, shooting 5-of-9 from the field while making four assists and one steal. With the win, Niagara improved to 7-3 on the regular season. Osadebamwen and the Knights visit the Redeemer Royals on Wednesday before hosting the Humber Hawks in a key match-up on Saturday.
Emanuel Otong
School: Georgian
Program: Business
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Men's Basketball
Hometown: Cambridge, Ont.
Otong had a spectacular debut with the Georgian Grizzlies helping the team to two big victories to open 2024. In an 99-91 overtime victory at the George Brown Huskies on Jan. 10, Otong scored a game-high 43 points on 19-of-28 shooting (67.9 per cent), grabbing 15 rebounds. Two days later, Otong scored another 14 points and added five rebounds in Georgian's 105-100 home victory over the Centennial Colts. The Grizzlies improved to 8-4 with the two victories as they looked to climb up the East Division standings.
Chelsea Taylor
School: Loyalist
Program: Child & Youth Care
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Women's Basketball
Hometown: Ottawa, Ont.
Taylor turned in a career-high performance in a 79-71 win over the Centennial Colts on Jan. 10, avenging an earlier loss to the Colts last November. With 25 points, 11 rebounds, three steals and two assists, the second-year forward led the Loyalist Lancers at both ends of the court with passion, aggression and unbeatable hustle. On top of these incredible stats, Taylor's contributions on defence were astounding. Taylor's passion is contagious and was a major factor in Loyalist's victory. The Lancers visit undefeated Algonquin on Friday.
Aidan Whalen
School: Fanshawe
Program: Fire Inspection & Fire Safety Education
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Men's Basketball
Hometown: Cambridge, Ont.
On Jan. 10, Whalen recorded a double-double leading the Fanshawe Falcons to a 89-82 victory over the Lambton Lions. Whalen had a brilliant stat line of 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while shooting 58.8 per cent (10-of-17) from the field and 40 per cent (2-of-5) from three-point range. Whalen has been a dominant force for the Falcons all season leading the team in points, averaging 18.3 points per game, good for seventh among all OCAA student-athletes. Fanshawe visits the St. Clair Saints on Tuesday evening.
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