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, Sept. 10.

Lilly Brown
School: Redeemer
Program: Education
Year of Eligibility: 5
Sport: Women's Soccer
Hometown: Stoney Creek, Ont.
Brown, a former OCAA League All-Star and West Division Rookie of the Year, led the Redeemer Royals to a 1-1 draw against the reigning OCAA champion Humber Hawks on Sept. 9. The fifth-year goalkeeper registered six saves, including two from in close to keep the match deadlocked. The lone goal scored against Brown was on a penalty kick. It is a positive start to the season for the Royals who went 5-3-2 last season but lost to the Hawks 3-0. Brown and the Royals are back on the pitch again on Thursday against the Sheridan Bruins.

Michael Iliopoulos
School: Algonquin
Program: Business Commerce
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Men's Soccer
Hometown: Ottawa, Ont.
Iliopoulos had a solid debut weekend for the Algonquin Wolves, scoring three times, including an insurance tally in the 89th minute of a 2-0 home victory over the Cambrian Golden Shield on Sept. 10. The left wing also scored twice in an 11-0 win over the Sault Cougars one day earlier. Iliopoulos' veteran presence helped lead the Wolves to a 2-0 start in the East Division as they look to improve on their 5-5 record a year ago. After returning to classes this week, the Wolves will return the favour traveling to visit the Cougars this Saturday.

Ashlee LaForme
School: Mohawk
Program: Practical Nursing
Year of Eligibility: 1
Sport: Women's Softball
Hometown: New Credit, Ont.
LaForme debuted with the Mohawk Mountaineers this past weekend. Facing the Sheridan Bruins on Sept. 9, LaForme pitched a seven-inning complete game shutout, allowing only three hits and striking out five in a 2-0 victory. LaForme went on to take the rubber in two games the following day, pitching 5-1/3 innings against the Fanshawe Falcons and Lambton Lions, striking out two and allowing two earned runs. Offensively, LaForme went 6-for-13 (.462), driving in one run and scoring six times. The Mountaineers ended the weekend 2-2.

Liam Oates
School: Centennial
Program: Automotive - Motive Power Technician
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Men's Baseball
Hometown: Brampton, Ont.
Oates had a perfect start to the 2023 OCAA men's baseball campaign, taking the mound against the Sault Cougars on Sept. 10. The second-year right-hander proceeded to retire 15 consecutive Cougars in order, striking out seven, and officially earned a perfect game when the Centennial Colts scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth to win by mercy rule 10-0. Oates is no stranger to pitching gems, having previously thrown the first no-hitter in Colts history. The Colts start their season 3-0 with some big match-ups on the horizon.

Colin Robinson
School: St. Clair
Program: Child & Youth Care
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Men's Baseball
Hometown: Windsor, Ont.
In three games on opening weekend, Robinson batted .400 (4-for-10) for the reigning OCAA champion St. Clair Saints, leading the team to a 3-0 start. In particular, the third-year first baseman put on a show offensively in a doubleheader against the Seneca Sting on Sept. 10 with a pair of home runs in consecutive innings in the fifth and sixth that resulted in three RBIs. The Saints won the game 11-3. In Game 2, Robinson added another round tripper for a three-home run day at the plate as part of a six-run third inning in a 7-2 victory.

Jocelyne Way
School: Cambrian
Program: Paramedic
Year of Eligibility: 4
Sport: Women's Soccer
Hometown: Schomberg, Ont.
Way not only made numerous big saves to help the Cambrian Golden Shield win a game on Sept. 9, the fourth-year goalkeeper stopped a late penalty kick against the St. Lawrence Surge in a 2-1 outcome. Way also assisted on the game-winning goal. The following day, Way started in goal against the Algonquin Thunder but ended up playing the second half at centre back due to injuries. Down three, Way helped settle the defence down and spurred the team into a big second half comeback, as the Golden Shield won 4-3.

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