DRVC’s Class of 2016 alumna Stephanie Armstrong has been named the OUA East Division Rookie of the Year for 2016-17. Armstrong was coached at DRVC by veteran head coach Gerald Brunt.
The 5-foot-6 setter had a team high 453 assists in 18 matches during her freshman campaign, while her 2.17 digs per set was fourth-highest amongst her Lakers teammates.
The Pickering, Ont. native becomes the first Lakers player to earn Rookie of the Year honours since the program was established back in 2013-14.
See the OUA news release for full details.
source: https://www.oua.ca/sports/wvball/2016-17/releases/20170309dxvyw4
