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Durham Lords Media Release
Sunday, September 20, 2009

Durham College wins back-to-back CAN-AM Classic titles

CAN-AM Classic Championship Final: Durham defeated Monroe 4-2

OSHAWA, Ont. – The Durham College women’s fastball team claimed their second consecutive CAN-AM Classic title on Sunday afternoon as they defeated the Monroe Tribunes 4-2 in the championship final.

After losing their round robin match against the three-time National Junior College champion Tribunes on Saturday, the Lords knew that they would be in tough heading into the championship game after defeating Mohawk 6-0 in the morning semi-finals.

In typical DC women’s fastball fashion, the team dug down deep and left it all out on the field as the Lords pulled out a thrilling two-run victory, claiming their second straight tournament title. Prior to last year, Monroe had won back-to-back CAN-AM Classic titles.

Head coach Jim Nemish has the Lords looking sharp to open up 2009 as they are 2-0 in conference play and have an overall record of 7-2, including four victories over the very tough Tribune squad. Durham is now the only team in the OCAA without a loss in conference play as St. Clair fell to Seneca on Saturday afternoon.

The CAN-AM champions will be back in action on Tuesday, September 22 with a doubleheader against the Seneca Sting. Game time in North York will be at 6 p.m.

The Lords next home action will not be until Friday, October 2 as the Lords host the Conestoga Condors.

CAN-AM CLASSIC RESULTS
Saturday, September 19
Game One: Durham defeated Mohawk 8-1
Game Two: Monroe defeated Mohawk 14-1
Game Three: Monroe defeated Durham 10-5

Sunday, September 20
Semi-Final: Durham defeated Mohawk 6-0
Championship: Durham defeated Monroe 4-2

DURHAM COLLEGE CAN-AM CHAMPIONSHIP ROSTER
2 - Kayla MacLean (P/1B)
3 - Danielle Smith (P)
5 - Shannon Ferguson (C)
6 - Erin Dewey (3B/SS)
7 - Erica Dewey (CF)
8 - Samantha Roelofsen (2B)
9 - Jodi Lang (RF)
10 - Bailey Corneal (3B/OF)
12 - Jennilee Brohman (P)
15 - Janna Hagan (P/LF)
16 - Tiana Cosentino (3B)
19 - Laura Sterritt (OF)
21 - Rachelle Nasello (1B/C)
28 - Carolyn Moore (SS/2B)
29 - Deidre Morton (C)

Head Coach: Jim Nemish
Assistant Coaches: Mal Swift and Rosemary Theriault

A QUICK LOOK AT THE DURHAM LORDS
Overall Record: 7-2
Conference Record: 2-0

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Scott Dennis
Sports Information and Marketing Coordinator
Durham College and UOIT Athletics
905.721.2000 Ext. 2784 (P)
905.721.3117 (F)