COBOURG COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
FEMALE Athlete of the Year: Charlie Evans
Charlie Evans has been a top athlete in her grade during her four years at CCI. Charlie has excelled in volleyball, badminton, soccer, hockey (as a goalie) and Ultimate. This year Charlie was the MVP in volleyball and received a Coaches Award in Ultimate. Charlie was a key member of the Ultimate team that just missed out on winning COSSA this year, earning a silver medal. Charlie is a strong and powerful athlete who manages to control her emotions during intense game play, allowing herself to be consistent and coachable in all types of situations. Charlie is a comfortable leader who helps younger athletes on her team through positive encouragement. Charlie also sets an example for others to follow by always giving 100% in the sports she competes in.
CDSHF Chair Liz presents Recognition Certificate to Charlie Evans
COBOURG COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
MALE Athlete of the Year: Owen Harnden
Owen Harnden is an exceptional multi-sport athlete at CCI, winning MVP’s in baseball and golf, and receiving Coaches Awards in Ultimate, Basketball and Volleyball this year. As a key member of the basketball team Owen helped CCI secure a trip to OFSAA in Kingston this past winter. Owen was also the top CCI pitcher on the baseball team that won COSSA and went to OFSAA last year. The baseball and Ultimate teams won silver at COSSA this year, nearly putting Owen in a place to attend 3 OFSAA this year. Owen threw a no-hitter this year in league play, highlighting the calibre of his abilities. Owen has a strong work ethic and dedicates himself fully to the sport team he is competing on. Owen has incredible coordination and an effortless ability to move in games, allowing him to compete at a high level. Owen has earned a scholarship to play baseball at Chesapeake College in Maryland where he hopes to continue to advance his baseball career.
CDSHF Chair Liz presents Recognition Certificate to Owen Harnden
ST. MARY CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
FEMALE Athlete of the Year: Anna Crowley
Anna is a multi-sport athlete, competing for St Mary Thunder athletics during all three seasons (Fall, Winter, and Spring) for the last 3 years. When she began at St Mary in Grade 9, she focused on Golf, Hockey and Badminton. The last 2 years, she DOUBLED her sports commitments to SIX sports each year – Golf, Basketball, Hockey, Badminton, Tennis and Track & Field – all while maintaining a very high academic average. Anna was an award winner in Grade 10 for golf and Badminton, while also winning the Junior Female Athlete of the Year. Anna also qualified as an individual for OFSAA in Golf and Tennis, while also qualifying as a member of the Girls Hockey team this winter. With 1 year left to go in high school, Anna is certain to add to this impressive resume!
CDSHF Chair Liz presents Recognition Certificate to Anna Crowley
ST. MARY CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
MALE Athlete of the Year: Drayden MacDonald
Drayden 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). Drayden was an award winner on the Alpine Ski team, leading them to OFSAA appearances the last 2 seasons. Drayden also contributed positively on the Boys Sevens and Senior Boys Rugby teams. He was recognized as the Sevens Award winner this year at St. Mary’s. Congratulations to Drayden for his determined effort and his many contributions to school athletics.
CDSHF Chair Liz presents Recognition Certificate to Drayden MacDonald
Drayden MacDonald, Anna Crowley, Charlie Evans, Owen Harnden
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.
