COBOURG COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
MALE Athlete of the Year: Jonathon Aitken
Jonathon has been an award winner at CCI in Soccer and Basketball, and a stand-out athlete on the Ultimate Frisbee team. Jonathon has represented CCI at the OFSAA level in Soccer (2023 in Windsor) and Ultimate (2024 in Lakefield). As an athlete, Jonathon leads both by example, with incredible energy and passion, and through his strong communication skills and motivational qualities. Jonathon has earned the respect of his peers and coaches while competing on teams during every season of his 4 years at Cobourg Collegiate Institute.
CDSHF Chair Liz presents Recognition Certificate to Jonathon Aitken
FEMALE Athlete of the Year: Maria Linton
Maria is a very motivated young lady. Some of Maria's athletic accomplishments in 2023-24 included 1st at COSSA Track and Field 1500 metre and 3000 metre events. She was also the Senior Girls Cross Country Champion, Senior Girls course record holder in COSSA and 9th in Cross country OFSSA. Maria Linton just won the 3000m at OFSAA this past weekend! Maria runs and trains with the Durham Dragons. Outside of school she has been very involved with the Northumberland Aquatic Club. Beyond athletics, Maria is a swim coach and also works as a lifeguard.
CDSHF Chair Liz presents Recognition Certificate to Maria Linton
ST. MARY CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
FEMALE Athlete of the Year: Aurora Brydson
Aurora is a multi-sport athlete, competing for St Mary Thunder athletics during all three seasons (Fall, Winter, and Spring) for the last 2 years, after focusing only on Track & Field in Grade 9. Aurora was an award winner in Grade 10 for Junior Girls Basketball and Junior Girls Volleyball, while also winning the Junior Female Athlete of the Year. Aurora has qualified for OFSAA Track & Field every year of high school so far, while also qualifying as a member of the Senior Girls Volleyball team this winter. With 1 year left to go in high school, Aurora is certain to add to this impressive resume!
CDSHF Chair Liz presents Recognition Certificate to Aurora Brydson
MALE Athlete of the Year: Nolan Rice
Nolan has been a multi-sport athlete every year in high school, competing for St Mary Thunder athletics during all three seasons (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Nolan was an award winner on the Boys Baseball team, leading them to a Kawartha Championship this season. Nolan also contributed positively on the Boys Volleyball and Basketball teams, while adding Badminton and Boys Rugby to his resume in Grade 12. Congratulations to Nolan for his determined effort and his many contributions to school athletics.
CDSHF Chair Liz presents Recognition Certificate to Nolan Rice
The Cobourg Galloping Ghosts are the most famous team in Cobourg sports history. Managed by Fred Dufton, the Ghosts won eight Ontario championships, five after World War II. They were Canadian Dominion champions in 1946, 1948 and 1950. They were the first team in Canada to wear aluminum cleats and the second to wear white uniforms.
