WINDSOR, Ont. - The Humber Hawks faced the Durham Lords in an exciting battle for the gold medal in the final game of the OCAA Woman's Volleyball Championship presented by belairdirect in the SportsPlex at St. Clair College on Sunday.

Humber came out hungry in the first set, playing a hard offensive game. Durham stayed close behind but couldn't find the win in the first, with Humber taking it 25-20 after a late push by the Lords. An energetic Humber team continued to roll through the second set dominating 25-12. The third set saw a different Durham team, taking an early lead over the Hawks but Humber quickly tied it up. After some back and forth action Humber pulled away and took home the gold medals with a 25-18 final score.

Devan O'Connor was named Player of the Game for Humber. She led the Hawks with 14 kills and two service aces. Breanna Golding was second on the team with 12 kills, one service ace and three stuff blocks. Libero Kyla Wilkens played some amazing defence with 20 digs.

Durham's Allison Marshall lead the team with 12 kills and one stuff block followed by Shannon Dean with nine kills, two service aces and two stuff blocks. Megan Romain had 24 assists, one ace and 14 digs earning Player of the Game for the Lords.
 
The Humber Hawks have now won 10 consecutive OCAA women's volleyball championship. The Hawks will now be competing in the CCAA national championship being hosted by Camosun College in Victoria from March 8-12.

After the event the Championship All-Stars and MVP were announced.

Championship All-Stars
Jordan Koslowski - Outside Hitter - Niagara College
Allison Marshall - Outside Hitter - Durham College
Shannon Dean - Middle - Durham College
Kyla Wilkins - Libero - Humber College
Devan O'Connor - Outside Hitter - Humber College

Championship MVP
Gabie Miletic - Setter - Humber College

Source: St. Clair College