Fleming Phoenix Celebrates Achievements of Student-Athletes During Banquet
Peterborough, ON – (April 7, 2025) – Fleming College celebrated a night of student-athlete excellence and achievement at the Phoenix Varsity Awards banquet held on April 4, 2025.
The 52nd annual Varsity Awards Banquet provided an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Fleming student-athletes who participated in seven varsity sports, including soccer, volleyball, loggersports, curling, men’s basketball, cross country running, and women’s rugby sevens.
In addition to the presentation of awards for athletic success, 32 student-athletes were also recognized for their academic successes after achieving an honours-level grade point average (GPA) while competing.
The following awards were presented:
Erin O’Rourke Memorial All-Around Athlete: Presented to two athletes who performed at a high level while demonstrating leadership, commitment, and dedication. Awarded to Alexander Clark (Men’s Cross Country) and Zofia Boruta (Women’s Volleyball).
Jack Barley Memorial Athlete of the Year: Presented to two athletes who performed exceptional achievements within their sport while maintaining academic eligibility. Awarded to Sarah D’Hondt (Loggersports) and Kyle Sarcol (Men’s Volleyball).
Rachel Spearing Award: Presented to a women’s rugby player who demonstrated heart, spirit, sportsmanship, and dedication on the field. Awarded to Kaitlyn Auchterlonie (Women’s Rugby Sevens).
Kris Starr and Adam Evans Award: Presented to loggersports athletes who show heart, spirit, dedication, and love of the sport. Awarded to Kaden Bulmer (Loggersports: Kris Starr Award) and Holly Smith (Loggersports: Adam Evans Award).
All-Academic Award: Presented to the athlete with the highest academic average who achieved a balance in their sport and in academics. Awarded to Sarah D’Hondt (Loggersports).
Fred Batley Coach of the Year Award: Presented to a coach driven by the passion they have for their sport, who goes above and beyond to create a positive atmosphere and ensure their student-athletes have the best possible experience. Awarded to Josh Williams (Men’s Basketball).
OCAA Honour Awards: Presented to OCAA athletes based on athletic performance, selected, and voted on by other OCAA institutions.
Julia Kata – Women’s Rugby Sevens – 2024 OCAA Women’s Rugby League All-Star and All-Rookie Team
Taya Torrance – Women’s Soccer – 2024 OCAA Women’s Soccer East Division All-Rookie Team
Team Awards: The following athletes were recognized by their individual teams as either the most valuable player (MVP) or rookie of the year.
Women’s Rugby
MVP: Julia Kata
Rookie of the Year: Sara Petersen
Men’s Curling
MVP: Matthew Murray
Rookie of the Year: Isaac Looyenga
Women’s Curling
MVP: Miranda Jensen
Rookie of the Year: Brittany Brasier
Cross Country
MVP: Alexander Clark
Rookie of the Year: Jessica Scott
Men’s Soccer
MVP: Emmanuel Folayan
Rookie of the Year: Ryan Clarke
Women’s Soccer
MVP: Miranda DiSalvo
Rookie of the Year: Mikayla Sproule
Men’s Loggersports
MVP: Thomas Kitchen
Rookie of the Year: Sayre Hart
Women’s Loggersports
MVP: Darian Carpenter
Rookie of the Year: Nicole Roy
Men’s Basketball
MVP: Jordan Morgan
Rookie of the Year: Mani Maynard
Men’s Volleyball
MVP: Kyle Sarcol
Rookie of the Year: Gibson Northrup
Women’s Volleyball
MVP: Zofia Boruta
Rookie of the Year: Micaiah Rojas
About Fleming College
Fleming College respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg lands and territory. Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 85 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 6,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 80,000 alumni.
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