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, Oct. 29.
Deandre Gouldbourne
School: Centennial
Program: Hospitality & Tourism
Year of Eligibility: 1
Sport: Men's Basketball
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Gouldbourne was the backbone for the Centennial Colts in two wins in Ottawa over the weekend. The first-year forward was one assist shy of a triple-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a 110-62 win over the Algonquin Wolves on Oct. 27. Gouldbourne's offensive output was matched with impressive defensive stats, with four steals and two blocks. The following day, Gouldbourne scored a game-high 20 points on 9-of-10 shooting in a 80-74 victory over the Coyotes of La Cité. Gouldbourne is averaging 19 points per game through three contests.
Rebekah Lee
School: Seneca
Program: Crime & Intelligence Analysis
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Women's Soccer
Hometown: Burlington, Ont.
Lee was named MVP of the OCAA Women's Soccer Championship, helping lead the Seneca Sting to their first provincial title since 2014. The third-year midfielder was a key cog on a Sting squad that allowed just one goal against in four post-season matches. Seneca defeated the St. Clair Saints 4-0 in the semi-finals on Oct. 27 before winning a gold medal rematch against the host Humber Hawks 3-1 the following day. Lee was previously named a League First-Team All-Star. Seneca will now represent the OCAA at nationals next month.
Paulo Lokoro
School: Sheridan
Program: Social Service
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Cross Country
Hometown: Mississauga, Ont.
Lokoro became just the ninth individual, and the first since 2013, to successfully defend the men's individual gold medal at the OCAA Cross Country Championships at Shade's Mills Conservation Area in Cambridge on Oct. 28. Lokoro won in a time of 25:09.4, nearly 44 seconds ahead of the second place runner. Lokoro is also a member of the OCAA All-Ontario First-Team. Lokoro completed a perfect season, having won all three OCAA invitationals meets leading into provincials. Lokoro's next big race is at nationals on Nov. 11 in Truro, N.S.
Ciara London
School: Durham
Program: Pre-Health Sciences
Year of Eligibility: 1
Sport: Women's Rugby Sevens
Hometown: Oshawa, Ont.
London was named MVP at the OCAA Women's Rugby Sevens Championship in Belleville on Oct. 28. The first-year forward was a key contributor on the pitch as the Durham Lords won their second consecutive gold medal on an undefeated season. London scored the first try of the game for the Lords in the gold medal match after the St. Lawrence Surge scored early. London also scored the final try of the day to secure the gold medal and give the Lords a 29-12 win. London was constantly dominant all day, giving the Lords terrific field position.
Malachi Ramsay
School: Conestoga
Program: Business Fundamentals
Year of Eligibility: 5
Sport: Men's Soccer
Hometown: Cambridge, Ont.
Ramsay was named the MVP of the OCAA Men's Soccer Championship. As team captain, the fifth-year defender led the Conestoga Condors to their first provincial crown since 1979. As the leader of the defence, Ramsay nullified the offensive attack of the opposition while also chipping in a goal. Conestoga knocked off the reigning four-time provincial and two-time national champion Humber Hawks 3-0 in the gold medal match on Oct. 29. The Condors will now join the host St. Clair Saints at nationals in Windsor beginning on Nov. 8.
Katie Rice
School: Fanshawe
Program: Protection, Security & Investigation
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Cross Country
Hometown: Ingersoll, Ont.
Rice became just the sixth person, and the first since 2018, to successfully defend the women's individual gold medal at the OCAA Cross Country Championships at Shade's Mills Conservation Area in Cambridge on Oct. 28. Rice won in a time of 23:28.6, just over 17 seconds ahead of the second place runner. In addition, Rice led the Fanshawe Falcons to a silver medal in the team standings. Rice is also a member of the OCAA All-Ontario First-Team. Rice completed a perfect season, having won all three OCAA invitationals meets leading into provincials.
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