Athletic Awards and Recognitions
These students and staff members have achieved incredible athletic accomplishments, either on a provincial or national level.
2023 OFSAA
Damon Boose
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Individual Giant Slalom - Gold Medal
Robbie Dunbar
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
2023 OFSAA Wrestling - Silver Medal
Reese Hennessey
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Giant Slalom and Slalom - Bronze Medal
Maea Knights
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Nordic Ski - Gold Medal
In her first appearance at OFSAA, Maea skied to a gold medal finish!
Read about the athletes that put Our Lady of the Bay on the map, in Simcoe.com.
Lauren Smith
St. Theresa's Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Wrestling & Canadian National Championship - Gold Medal
Lauren achieved her goal of winning the National Wrestling Championships in Vancouver. Her determination and training paid off, securing first place in the women's division. Smith's success highlights her passion for the sport and her aspirations to compete at the college level and eventually in the Olympics. Read the article in MidlandToday.ca.
Jordi Vilchez
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
2023 OFSAA Swimming Freestyle & Individual Medley - Gold Medal
Grade 12 student Jordi Vilchez achieved outstanding results at the provincial swimming championships in Windsor. Vilchez won two gold medals and set new OFSAA records in the 200-meter freestyle and 100-meter individual medley events. Read about his impressive performance in BarrieToday.ca.
Reese Wessinger
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Swimming Individual Medley - Silver Medal
A talented swimmer, Reese secured a silver medal at the OFSAA swimming championships in Windsor. Reese excelled in the 100-meter individual medley, finishing second, and showcased her skills with a 9th place finish in the 50-meter freestyle race. Read the story here, in CollingwoodToday.ca
Damen Boose, Jack Wessinger, Jordan Moran, Patrick Rush, Andrew Dorchak
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Giant Slalom & Slalom Team - Silver Medal
Senior Girls Soccer Team
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Girls Soccer - Gold Medal
Senior Boys Volleyball Team
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Sportsmanship Award Senior Boys Volleyball
The Senior Boys Volleyball Team finished their season winning their first-ever Volleyball GBSSA title in JOA history. This year, they also earned the Sportsmanship Award, presented to one team at every OFSAA championship.
2023 Athletic Awards and Recognitions
Jessica Cairncross
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School
American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup - Team Canada Manager
The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) chose Jessica to be Team Canada Manager. The team will represent Canada at the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in Texas in the summer of 2023. Jessica will lead a team of talented youth equestrians from various provinces in Canada. For more details, read the CQHA story here.
Kendryn Catallo
Monsignor Clair Catholic School
Eastern Canadian Trampoline Championships
Maclaine Gillan and Tate Damas
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
Provincial Special Olympics Floor Hockey - Silver Medal
Maclaine and Tate are enjoying the rewards of their hard work and dedication. Together with their team, the duo secured the silver medal in their division at the Floor Hockey National Qualifier in May 2023.
Samantha Trinka
St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School
Representing Canada - U17 World Cheerleading Competition