The women’s volleyball team are on a roll after nabbing two wins on a southern Ontario road trip.
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The Gee-Gees women’s hockey team had to step up their defensive game if they wanted to win their two road games against Concordia University and the University of Montreal on Nov. 15–16.
The University of Ottawa equestrian Gee-Gees have made great leaps and bounds this year.
The Gee-Gees basketball teams played their first home games Nov. 7 and 8. Though the lady Gees only came out with one win, both teams are off to a great start.
“We changed around a lot of things in the second half, I think it started to switch the momentum in our favour, and it was an exciting finish.” – Steven Johnson
You could describe the Gee-Gees’ 2014 football season in many ways, but you couldn’t say it was disappointing.
“It is a very elite competition as it is intended for those who have aspirations to one day compete for Canada,” she said. And based on the results of her national showing, and from the upcoming NRCS, Fogarty may be able to do just that.
“It truly was a team effort,” he said. “We are more of a team this year than perhaps other years. Other years we may have had more individual talent, but collectively this team has really performed well all season.”
The Gee-Gees football team made the long trek to Windsor on Nov. 1 to not only win their first playoff game, but also get reparations for a match they needed to win weeks ago
Having ended their first appearance at nationals just shy of a medal is a victory in itself for the steadily improving Gees team, and surely next year’s season will be one to watch.
The fifth-ranked Gee-Gees won their way to the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) finals Oct. 23, where they faced the eighth-ranked Concordia University Stingers.
Gonthier-Dubue and Plunkett were both named all-stars and Caleb Agada was crowned the tournament MVP.
After a trying week, the Gee-Gees football team closed the regular season with a secure finish against the third-ranked, undefeated McMaster Marauders Oct. 22.
“We were well organized in the box and have players who will challenge in difficult situations. I was pleased with what we were able to do against a team that is very good on set pieces.” -Steve Johnson
“Last weekend was kind of a reality check, we realized we were going to have to work hard to maintain the level we’re at,”Durivage added, referring to the team’s two losses against York and Nipissing.
“I want to win. Not just for myself and the other graduating players, but for the future of the program and for the girls returning.” -Kelsie English
I’m 22 and have undergone five knee surgeries. My body endured a lot during my basketball career, and it may not have ended the way I imagined, but I gained a greater appreciation for my body.
“We’re right into it now. These guys are good, they’re all good. But you know, there is not a team in the league that I don’t feel we can’t beat.” – Jamie Barresi
“It’s a really promising for the program. It makes us feel pretty good that we can foster a successful rugby culture for men at the university without being varsity.” -Stuart Locke
“Top six at the provincial level gets us a spot at the nationals, so for both teams, that’s definitely the goal” – Scott Hitchcox
The Gees now have a 3-2 record going into the final three games of the regular season.
“Our defence is getting better and our forwards are clicking, and definitely winning helps the team morale,” said Francki.
You’re going to get knocked down, but you just have to get back up and keep pushing forward. It might take you six years to finish your undergrad degree, but you just got to get up and keep going.
“People of all shapes and sizes can come in. You don’t need to be in shape before you get started—you get fit while doing pole.”
The University of Ottawa’s synchronized swimming teams are one big family.
