On Monday, March 24, 2016, Cambrian College held its 49th Annual Athletic Banquet, an event that highlights the hard work that student athletes put into their sports and their studies. The event also honours staff and coaches, who support varsity teams and help athletes achieve their best on the trails, the field, and the court.
The 36 awards presented during the banquet celebrated team and individual achievements. Cross-country runner, Emily Marcolini, was the recipient of the Female Athlete of the Year award. The Chemical Engineering student had a great season, capturing gold at the Fanshawe Invitational, the Sault Invitational, and the St. Lawrence Brockville Invitational. She went on to win gold at Provincials and bronze at Nationals. Evan Phillips, the recipient of Male Athlete of the Year award, is a student in the Paramedic program and a key player on Cambrian’s varsity soccer team. He was named Top Goal Keeper at the OCAA East Division Championships.
Other awards were presented over the course of the evening, including:
Men’s Soccer:
Richard John - Rookie of the Year
Sheldon West - Coach’s Award
Evan Phillips - Male Athlete of the Year; MVP
Women’s Soccer:
Clarissa McArthur - Rookie of the Year
Kaitlin Houben - Coach’s Award
Tiffany Johnson - MVP
Badminton:
Jaqueline Robichaud - Rookie of the Year
Curtis Gallinger - Coach’s Award
Michael Kaufman - MVP
Alanna LaHay - Vern Dow Memorial Bursary
Cross Country Running:
Rebekka Aarsand - Rookie of the Year; Sudbury Masters Running Club Bursary
Joshua Murphy - Most Improved; Sudbury Masters Running Club Bursary
Emily Marcolini – Female Athlete of the year; MVP; Sudbury Masters Running Club Bursary; CCAA All-Canadian
Megan Lloyd Wismer - Sudbury Masters Running Club Bursary
Men’s Basketball:
Tristan Ritchie - Rookie of the Year
Jonathan Coppes - Most Improved
Eric Lavergne Giroux - MVP
Women’s Basketball:
Kelsie Trowbridge - Rookie of the Year
Makaila Alloway - Most Improved
Karli Marcotte - MVP; John Tymchuk Women’s Basketball Award
Emily Jocius - Mr. Nero Painting Bursary
Men’s Volleyball:
Ryan Marcotte - Rookie of the Year
Vincent Martel - Coach’s Award
Kyle Breault - O’Brien – MVP
Harry Singh - Peter Guy Memorial Bursary
Women’s Volleyball:
Toni Teale - Most Improved
Jessica Strapp - Coach’s Award
Hayley Chisholm - MVP
Sara Charlton - Coach’s Award; SIRCCCAA Academic All-Canadian
In addition, 52 student athletes were recognized with Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) all-academic awards for academic excellence.
Cambrian is very proud of its student athletes and the many coaches, members of the Cambrian Athletic Association, as well as staff, faculty, fans, and volunteers who supported them over the 2015-2016 season.
