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Algoma
Thunderbirds
2011-12 Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze Semifinal (44-29
vs. Fanshawe)
Key Returning Players
Corina Bruni - CCAA All-Canadian (2011-12); OCAA All-Star
(2011-12)
Megan Delfre
Key Departures
Kayla Kiessig - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Erika Warren
Key Recruits
Anna Stilin
Karissa Kajorinne
Rhaelyn Gillespie
Coach's Quote
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 15-3 (2nd West)
2010-11: 6-8 (5th West)
2009-10: 5-9 (6th West)
2008-09: 4-10 (6th West)
2007-08: 7-7 (5th West)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 1
Bronze: 1
Last OCAA Medal: 2006-07 (Silver)
Fanshawe
Falcons
2011-12 Post-Season: 4th at OCAA
Championship
Key Returning Players
Natasha Amo - OCAA Championship All-Star (2011-12); OCAA All-Star
(2011-12)
Janine De Leon - OCAA All-Rookie Team (2011-12)
Key Departures
Kaitlind Dutrizac - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Larissa McBean
Phyna Lim
Key Recruits
Felicia Mazerolle
Stephanie Antwi
Coach's Quote
"Our goal is to improve daily both individually and as a
unit. Our balance will be our strength. We look forward
to the challenge ahead of another competitive OCAA West Division
season."
Matt White, Fanshawe Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 16-2 (1st West)
2010-11: 5-9 (6th West)
2009-10: 9-5 (3rd West)
2008-09: 10-4 (2nd West)
2007-08: 12-2 (2nd West)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 11
Silver: 7
Bronze: 4
Last OCAA Medal: 2008-09 (Bronze)
Humber Hawks
2011-12
Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze
Quarter-Final (54-38 vs. Algoma)
Key Returning Players
Kayla Suriani
Maria Suriani
Mary Asare
Key Departures
Atissa Cronk - OCAA Rookie of the Year (2011-12); OCAA All-Star
(2011-12)
Katelyn Paulley
Key Recruits
Natalie Hagopian
Marie Maranan
Coach's Quote
"We lost a couple of key players this past summer, but have
brought a number of talented, and more importantly aggressively
defensive players onto the team. We will not be outworked this
season and that should put us in a position to win games,
especially down the stretch."
Ajay Sharma, Humber Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 13-5 (4th West)
2010-11: 11-3 (2nd West)
2009-10: 11-3 (2nd West)
2008-09: 8-6 (4th West)
2007-08: 6-8 (6th West)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 8
Silver: 5
Bronze: 5
Last OCAA Medal: 2005-06 (Bronze)
Lambton Lions
2011-12
Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier
(70-37 at George Brown)
Key Returning Players
Key Departures
Key Recruits
Coach's Quote
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 8-10 (6th West)
2010-11: Did Not Participate
2009-10: Did Not Participate
2008-09: Did Not Participate
2007-08: Did Not Participate
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: 1989-90 (Gold)
Mohawk Mountaineers
2011-12
Post-Season: Did Not Qualify
Key Returning Players
Rachelle Abella - OCAA Defensive Player of the Year (2011-12);
OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Megan Campbell
Marina Cinnavei
Key Departures
Keenan Vernon
Joanna Brown
Taylor Shaw
Key Recruits
Careena Browne
Carissa Browne
Katelyn Arbour
Coach's Quote
"We have a good mix of veterans and rookies this year, overall we
are much more athletic and physical as a team. The extra depth is
going to serve us well since we play in such a competetive
conference. A return to the playoffs is our first goal, to
accomplish this we need to play consistent team basketball all
season!"
Kevin Duffy, Mohawk Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 8-10 (7th West)
2010-11: 2-12 (7th West)
2009-10: 2-12 (7th West)
2008-09: 4-10 (7th West)
2007-08: 3-11 (7th West)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 6
Silver: 5
Bronze: 9
Last OCAA Medal: 2001-02 (Bronze)
Niagara Knights
2011-12
Post-Season: Lost OCAA Qualifier
(55-49 at Loyalist)
Key Returning Players
Key Departures
Key Recruits
Coach's Quote
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 9-9 (5th West)
2010-11: 10-4 (3rd West)
2009-10: 7-7 (5th West)
2008-09: 6-8 (5th West)
2007-08: 8-6 (3rd West)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 2
Silver: 3
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: 2002-03 (Silver)
Redeemer Royals
2011-12
Post-Season: Did Not Qualify
Key Returning Players
Morrisa Lychak
Esther Weima
Key Departures
Kelly Kellendonk
Lindsay Balch
Key Recruits
Arica Price
Michelle Best
Larissa Smeltzer
Bridget Bjorndalen
Jesseca Brown
Coach's Quote
"The program's goal this season is to compete hard in every game
and look to win a game or two. The five rookies will all see floor
time and contribute to the start of a winning tradition
immediately."
Rob Hooper, Redeemer Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 0-18 (10th West)
2010-11: 0-14 (8th West)
2009-10: 0-14 (8th West)
2008-09: 0-14 (8th West)
2007-08: 0-14 (8th West)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: Never Won
St. Clair Saints
2011-12 Post-Season: Did Not Qualify
Key Returning Players
Kelly Rizea
Daniella Abrams
Bienka Jones
Key Departures
Amanda McCarthy
Key Recruits
Kendyl Rizea
Rachel Duic
Tori Schutz
Coach's Quote
"With the return of some solid players and the addition of a few
exciting new ones, the coaching staff feels that the program has
taken a definite positive approach to the upcoming season."
Ken Ambrose, St. Clair Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 5-13 (8th West)
2010-11: 8-6 (4th West)
2009-10: 8-6 (4th West)
2008-09: 10-4 (3rd West)
2007-08: 7-7 (4th West)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 1
Silver: 5
Bronze: 6
Last OCAA Medal: 2009-10 (Silver)
Sault Cougars
2011-12
Post-Season: Did Not Qualify
Key Returning Players
Key Departures
Key Recruits
Coach's Quote
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 3-15 (9th West)
2010-11: Did Not Participate
2009-10: Did Not Participate
2008-09: Did Not Participate
2007-08: Did Not Participate
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 0
Silver: 0
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: Never Won
Sheridan Bruins
2011-12
Post-Season: Lost OCAA Bronze
Semifinal (60-57 vs. George Brown)
Key Returning Players
Shylanda Saunders
Dainique Campbell
Key Departures
Nakia Arthur - OCAA Scoring Champion (2011-12); OCAA All-Star
(2011-12)
Michelle Asare - OCAA All-Star (2011-12)
Michelle Abella
Key Recruits
Haeven Durrant
Coach's Quote
"We're going to approach the season one game at a time. We want to
be known well known throughout the conference that we're going to
be tough."
Willie Delas, Sheridan Head Coach
Last 5 Seasons (Regular Season Record)
2011-12: 13-5 (3rd West)
2010-11: 14-0 (1st West)
2009-10: 14-0 (1st West)
2008-09: 14-0 (1st West)
2007-08: 13-1 (1st West)
OCAA Medals:
Gold: 4
Silver: 1
Bronze: 0
Last OCAA Medal: 2010-11 (Silver)
Source: OCAA Communications with files from OCAA Member Institutions