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OCAA STARS OF THE WEEK

OCAA STARS OF THE WEEK

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, Nov. 5.

Zack Admans
School: Fanshawe
Program: Early Childhood Leadership
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Men's Volleyball
Hometown: St. Thomas, Ont.
Admans led the Fanshawe Falcons to their fourth consecutive victory in a straight-sets win over the Sheridan Bruins on Nov. 4. The third-year outside hitter proved to be efficient recording 16 kills on a .500 hit percentage. Admans also recorded four service aces, three digs, a solo block and racked up a match-high 21 points. The former Windsor Lancer is currently ranked third in the OCAA in kills per set (4.21) and points per set (5.2). The Falcons play host to the St. Clair Saints on Wednesday in a battle of top teams in the West Division.

Peyton Connolly
School: Mohawk
Program: Digital Health
Year of Eligibility: 1
Sport: Women's Basketball
Hometown: Hamilton, Ont.
Connolly recorded a first-ever OCAA career double-double for the Mohawk Mountaineers in an 11-point victory over the crosstown rival Redeemer Royals on Nov. 4. The 16-point and 10-rebound performance is also the first-time Connolly reached double digits in both statistical categories in a single game this season. Connolly also added four assists, a steal and a block for good measure, while shooting six-for-10 from the field. The Mountaineers and Royals won't have to wait long for a rematch, taking place this Saturday at Redeemer.

Amanda Lago
School: Conestoga
Program: Nursing
Year of Eligibility: 1
Sport: Women's Volleyball
Hometown: Guelph, Ont.
Lago was instrumental for the Conestoga Condors in a straight-sets win against a previously-undefeated Niagara Knights squad on Nov. 4. Lago was the only setter on the Conestoga depth chart and fought off an injury to lead the Condors to a big early season victory. Lago provided stability with 17 assists and showed much resilience in the victory. Lago is currently fourth among OCAA student-athletes averaging 8.0 assists per set. The Condors play host to the Sudbury duo of the Boréal Vipères and Cambrian Golden Shield this weekend.

Breanna Pretty
School: Lambton
Program: Business Administration
Year of Eligibility: 4
Sport: Women's Basketball
Hometown: Sarnia, Ont.
Pretty had quite the Nov. 3 on the road against the Niagara Knights. The fourth-year player continued a strong start to the season with a fourth consecutive game with double-digit points. Pretty recorded a game-high 21 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the field, to go along with six rebounds and five assists in a 66-63 win for the Lambton Lions. More importantly for the Lions, Pretty took a pass from teammate Legacie Blackbird, spun, and then drilled a three-pointer from half court at the buzzer to send the Lions home victorious.

Rafael Tamayo
School: Humber
Program: Pre-Service Firefighting
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Men's Rugby
Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.
The Humber Hawks upset the defending champion and previously unbeaten Durham Lords on the road in the OCAA semi-final on Nov. 5, earning a spot at the gold medal match. Tamayo played a large role in Humber's 23-20 overtime victory, finishing the match with 10 points. Tamayo nailed two converts and two penalty kicks - including the game-winner early in extra time. The third-year fullback was the Humber co-leader in points with 20 during the regular season. Humber visits the Georgian Grizzlies for the provincial crown this Sunday.

Kale Wilkinson
School: St. Clair
Program: Protection, Security & Investigation
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Men's Volleyball
Hometown: Windsor, Ont.
Wilkinson was a big factor in a pair of wins for the St. Clair Saints. The second-year outside hitter led the Saints to their first victory over the Humber Hawks since the 2017-18 season with a match-high 24 kills while contributing four digs in a five-set victory on Nov. 4. Wilkinson continued to dominate the next day leading the Saints to a four-set win over the Sheridan Bruins, smashing 19 kills while adding four service aces, four assists and three digs. St. Clair can move into first place with a win over undefeated Fanshawe on Wednesday.

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