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. 19.
Noah Bouchard
School: Mohawk
Program: Police Foundations
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Men's Volleyball
Hometown: Oakville, Ont.
Bouchard set a career high with 30 assists in a single match as the Mohawk Mountaineers defeated the No. 1 nationally-ranked Fanshawe Falcons in five sets on Nov. 14. The second-year setter added 11 digs, three kills and two service aces for good measure. Bouchard contributed another 22 assists along with a single kill, ace and block in another five-set victory over the Redeemer Royals on Nov. 18. Mohawk has won three of its last four matches, all in five sets. For the season, Bouchard is averaging 5.35 assists per set in seven matches.
Tianna Head
School: Canadore
Program: Criminal Justice
Year of Eligibility: 5
Sport: Women's Volleyball
Hometown: North Bay, Ont.
Head was instrumental for the Canadore Panthers in a five-set victory over the Centennial Colts on Nov. 18, extending their win streak to four matches. The fifth-year middle recorded a team-high 17 points on a season-best dozen kills, four service aces and a stuff block. Head also added three digs and had a .333 hitting percentage. Since returning to the court in late October, the Panthers are 5-1 and are once again looking like a force in the East Division. Canadore's next three matches are against teams below the Panthers in the standings.
Jonah Heidbuurt
School: Redeemer
Program: Business
Year of Eligibility: 1
Sport: Men's Volleyball
Hometown: Hamilton, Ont.
Heidbuurt had an outstanding match against the crosstown rival Mohawk Mountaineers on Nov. 18, registering a career-high 32 points, one shy of a school record in a five-set defeat. The Redeemer Royals rookie standout tallied 28 kills, three service aces and one block while adding four digs. Heidbuurt had an impressive .346 hitting percentage for the match. The outside hitter is currently the Redeemer team leader in offence averaging 2.46 kills and 3.4 points per set through eight matches. Redeemer hosts the Niagara Knights on Wednesday.
Kory Hook
School: Georgian
Program: Electrical Engineering Technology
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Women's Basketball
Hometown: Barrie, Ont.
Hook returned from a two-game absence with an impressive weekend on the road for the Georgian Grizzlies. The second-year guard scored 13 points, dished out three assists and stole the ball six times helping the Grizzlies defeat the St. Lawrence Surge 78-55 on Nov. 17. Hook didn't stop there scoring 27 points the following day, shooting 8-of-15 (53 per cent) from beyond the arc, including a crucial three in the last five minutes in a 73-71 win over the Loyalist Lancers, keeping Georgian's six-game winning streak and perfect season intact.
Jayden Jack
School: Loyalist
Program: Business Sales & Marketing
Year of Eligibility: 2
Sport: Men's Basketball
Hometown: Toronto, Ont.
Jack scored an impressive 32 points for the Loyalist Lancers in an 80-63 upset victory over the Seneca Sting on Nov. 17. The second-year point guard shot 5-of-7 (71 per cent) from three-point range and 11-of-18 (61 per cent) overall from the field. Jack also contributed seven rebounds (all off the defensive glass), six assists and three steals. Jack also had a stellar defensive showing holding Seneca's leading scorer to under 10 points in the game. Jack has scored in double figures in eight regular season contests thus far, averaging 22.5 points per game.
Aislinn Pedersen
School: Durham
Program: Photography
Year of Eligibility: 3
Sport: Women's Volleyball
Hometown: Hamilton, Ont.
Pedersen was a major factor for the Durham Lords in picking up two home victories in as many days over Ottawa teams this past weekend. The third-year outside hitter recorded a match-high dozen kills along with 11 digs in a straight sets win over the Algonquin Wolves on Nov. 17. The following day, Pedersen had a team-high 15 points on 13 kills, one service ace and one stuff block in a five-set victory over the Coyotes de La Cité. Pedersen also added 13 digs. Durham improved to 7-1, sharing first place in the East Division with the Loyalist Lancers.
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