Posted: Feb 18, 2025
Ellen Shen, Badminton
The second-year player captured gold in Women’s Singles at the OCAA Badminton Championships, securing a spot at the CCAA National Championships. She also played a key role in helping the team win the OCAA Women’s Team Championship banner for the first time since 2019.
The second-year player captured gold in Women’s Singles at the OCAA Badminton Championships, securing a spot at the CCAA National Championships. She also played a key role in helping the team win the OCAA Women’s Team Championship banner for the first time since 2019.
Shen finished second in round-robin play with a 4-1 record. She then won a three-set thriller in the quarter-finals and followed it up with a straight-set victory in the semi-finals, setting up a final showdown against Conestoga’s Ni. After dropping the opening set, Shen stormed back to take the second, forcing a decisive third set. In a back-and-forth battle, she led 18-17 before going on a 5-0 run to secure gold.
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