Fleming College Celebrate Phoenix Athletes With 53rd Varsity Awards Banquet
/Over 130 student-athletes from Fleming College celebrated another athletic season and recognized exceptional players at the 53rd Annual Phoenix Varsity Awards Banquet on April 10.
Nicole Roy (left) and Thomas Kitchen (right) winning Women’s and Men’s Athlete of the year respectively and other high-honour awards at the banquet. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The special highlighted team, following their historic double-gold national championship win this season, were the Men’s and Women’s Loggersports teams. The Loggersports program took home the Male and Female Athlete of the Year, Female All-Around Athlete of the Year, All-Academic and Coach of the Year awards.
The 2025-2026 Fleming Phoenix varsity athlete awards were presented to:
Eric O’Rourke Memorial All-Around Athlete: Presented to a male and female athlete who performed at a high level while demonstrating leadership, commitment, and dedication.
Nicole Roy – Women’s Loggersports
Ryan Clarke – Men's Volleyball and Men’s Soccer
Jack Barley Memorial Athlete of the Year: Presented to a male and female athlete who performed exceptional achievements within their sport while maintaining academic eligibility.
Nicole Roy – Women's Loggersports
Thomas Kitchen – Men's Loggersports
Rachel Spearing Award: Presented to a women’s rugby player who demonstrated heart, spirit, sportsmanship, and dedication on the field.
Sara Petersen – Women's Rugby Sevens
Kris Starr and Adam Evans Awards: Presented to a loggersports athlete who shows heart, spirit, dedication, and love of the sport.
Kris Starr Award: Sayre Hart – Loggersports
Adam Evans Award: Jacob Ricker – Loggersports
All-Academic Award: Presented to the athlete with the highest academic average who achieved a balance in their sport and in academics.
Sarah Porter – Women’s 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.
Al Cavers – Loggersports
OCAA Academic and Athletic Excellence Award: Presented to OCAA athletes who achieve an honours GPA at their college, as well as receiving an OCAA honours award.
Ashley Smith – Women's Rugby Sevens
Most Valuable Player Award: Recognized by their respective team for significant contribution to their team’s success.
Ashley Smith – Women’s Rugby Sevens
Emma Radley – Women’s Soccer
Ryan Clarke – Men’s Soccer
Mattea Miller-Evans - Women’s Loggersports
Thomas Kitchen – Men’s Loggersports
Owen Wisman – Men’s Basketball
Samantha de Koning – Women’s Volleyball
Calvin Dekok – Men’s Volleyball
Rookie of the Year Award: Recognized by their respective team for outstanding skills and positive integration with the team.
Charlotte Murray – Women’s Rugby Sevens
Claire Deschatelets – Women’s Soccer
Aidan Sproule – Men’s Soccer
Morgan Specht – Women’s Loggersports
Lyndon Jarbeau – Men’s Loggersports
Nathan Walters – Sundararajah – Men’s Basketball
Guinevere Hallock – Women’s Volleyball
Jordan Flynn – Men’s Volleyball
