Locals shine at OCAA All-Star festivities

Several locals stole the spotlight this past weekend at the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association's Basketball All-Star Saturday at Durham College in Oshawa.

For the Algoma University College Thunderbirds, Jessica King was selected at the West's Player of the Game for her performance in a 74-58 win over the East in the women's all-star game. King recorded six points, three rebounds and two assists.

Jason Trinier also represented Algoma in the men's all-star game, Melissa Stumpo and Cory Glaister took part in the 2-ball competition while Jen Muio competed in the three point shootout.

Glaister, the defending men's three point shootout champion, couldn't retain his title as Nate Whalen, from the Sault College Cougars, captured the crown.

Also for the Cougars, Jean Louis Ouattara dropped 16 points for the West in a 111-108 loss to the East in the men's all-star game.

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Durham Lords Media Release

January 21, 2006

THE OCAA BASKETBALL STARS WERE FULLY SHINING AT THE CAC

Oshawa – The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) 19th edition of Basketball All-Star Saturday took place at Durham College in beautiful uptown Oshawa on Saturday, January 21st at the Campus Athletic Centre.

"We were very proud to host this major event for the 9th time in the 19 year history of the OCAA All-Star Game", stated Athletic Director Ken Babcock. Behind the voice of former OCAA announcer and present "Voice of the NBA Toronto Raptors", Mr. Herbie Kuhn, Lord Durham and the over 1100 in attendance, the CAC was fully shining.

The night opened with the Women's West All-Stars (Team Earl Begg) behind Player of the Game Jessica King's (Algoma Thunderbirds – Sault Ste. Marie) 6 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists defeating the East All-Stars (Team Bonnie Bacvar) 74-58.

Leading the offensive charge for the West All-Stars was Jenn Ranter (Redeemer Royals - Ancaster) dropping 19 points, Erin Chamberlain (Humber Hawks – Etobicoke) scoring 14 points and teammate Sarah Moxley (Humber Hawks – Etobicoke) adding 12 points.

For the East All-Stars, Durham's own Player of the Game Samantha McConnell had 11 points and 2 rebounds. Also adding to the score sheet was Melissa Meacham (St. Lawrence Vikings – Kingston) scoring 13 points and Jennifer Allen (Algonquin Thunder – Ottawa) adding 8 points.

The men's game was one for the ages, as the East All-Stars pulled off a huge 111-108 action packed, back and forth victory.

East Player of the Game B.J. Charles (Algonquin Thunder – Ottawa) had a game high 27 points including 6 three-pointers and 19 points in the second half. Durham's own Anthony Batchelor had 17 points and Owen White (Loyalist Lancers – Belleville) contributed 11 points in the victory.

In the exhibition defeat, the West's Player of the Game Pat Sewell (Fanshawe Falcons – London) was "soaring through the air" for 16 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assist. Other offensive leaders included Rohan Burrell (St. Clair Saints – Windsor) scoring 17 points and both, Michael Muir (Niagara Knights – Welland) and Jean Louis Ouattara (Sault Cougars – Sault Ste. Marie) dropped 16 points.

Of note, Panyin Kyei (Mohawk Mountaineers – Hamilton) grabbed 14 total rebounds including 12 on the defensive end.

Other All-Star Saturday festivities included, the Co-Ed 2-Ball Team Competition captured by the Algonquin Thunder (Ottawa) duo of Jenna Ritchie and Emmanuel Beaucicaut.

The Spalding/T. Litzen Sports 3-Point Shootout Champions for 2006 were Lindsay Nield of the St. Clair Saints (Windsor) and Nathan Whalen of the Sault Cougars (Sault Ste. Marie). Runner-ups were Kim Darch (Georgian Grizzlies – Barrie) and Andrew Motta (Sheridan Bruins – Toronto).

"Sammy Sting" (Seneca College) outwitted, outplayed and outlasted Lord Durham (Durham College), Mo (Mohawk College) and Freddy the Falcon (Fanshawe College) to be crowned the 2006 OCAA Best Mascot, voted on by the fans.

The 1100 in attendance were also treated to performances by the R.H. Cornish Public School Hand Drumming Band, The Humber Hype Dance Pack and national anthems song by DC/UOIT Campus Idol Winner, Sarah Giguere.

All in all, it was an OCAA Basketball All-Star Saturday that everyone sat back and enjoyed all the action at the CAC!

2006 OCAA Basketball All-Star Saturday hosted by Durham College

Summary of Events

Men's Game: East 111 vs. West 108

East Player of the Game: B.J. Charles, Algonquin Thunder West Player of the Game: Pat Sewell, Fanshawe Falcons

Women"s Game: West 74 vs. East 58

West Player of the Game: Jessica King, Algoma Thunderbirds East Player of the Game: Samantha McConnell, Durham Lords

Spalding/T. Litzen Sports 3-Point Shootout:

Men's Champion: Nathan Whalen, Sault Cougars Women's Champion: Lindsay Nield, St. Clair Saints

Co-Ed 2-Ball Champions: Jenna Ritchie and Emmanuel Beaucicaut, Algonquin Thunder

Best Mascot: Sammy Sting, Seneca College

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