OUS Coach of the Year

The OUS is happy to announce that we have co-winners for the Coach of the Year 2025. Manny Amaro (McMaster) and Becky Goudy (Western) share the award this fall, after a tie in voting following the end of season. The OUS would also like to acknowledge Carlie Pagens (Guelph), who was chosen as the Assistant Coach of the Year. Congraulations to all of our OUS leaders. Your contributions and dedication are appreciated by all.

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OUS On Socials…

Make sure to follow us year round for the latest news and updates from all our 12 member clubs. You can find us on both Facebook and Instagram. We love to see what our teams are doing during the season, but also in the off-season. We try and share as much content as we can, hope to have you follow not only us, but all our club teams as well.

Emily Cox Wins OUS MVP Award

Laurier’s Emily Cox was chosen as the Doug Parry MVP for the OUS Championship event held October 18 & 19. Cox pitched the Hawks to the gold medal, which included 4 wins, 3 Shut-Outs, and 2 no-hitters. Doug Parry presented the award to Emily at the end of the gold-medal game. The OUS thanks Doug for his support and love for the game. The OUS would not be where it is without Doug’s vision many years ago. Thank you Doug <3

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Mental Health Resources York

For students athletes at York looking for help with respect to Mental Wellness, please see the link here Counsellors are available 5 days a week at the Tait McKenzie building. For more info call 416-736-5297

Hawks Crowned Champs

Wilfrid Laurier captured the 2025 OUS championship with an 8-2 victory over the Western Mustangs. Laurier battled into the final game, with a solid performance vs Toronto earlier in the day. The championship game was full of great plays from both sides. Congratulations to Laurier, Western and all the OUS teams on a fantastic 2025 season. The OUS level of play continues to rise every fall. Don’t miss your chance to catch a game next fall.

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Western Helps the London Community

Western Mustangs team members assembled 13 care shoeboxes for women in need in the London area. The Mustangs thank those in the community that donated items that allowed the team to pack these care boxes up and have them ready to be used by those in the community in need.

2025 OUS Season Recap

A Thrilling Year Highlighted by Laurier’s Championship Triumph

The 2025 Ontario University Softball season delivered everything fans have come to expect top level competition, rising talent, and unforgettable moments across diamonds throughout the province. From opening pitch to the championship celebrations, the league showcased the very best of University Softball in Ontario.

This season saw tightly contested battles in both East and West divisions, with teams pushing the level of play and demonstrating impressive depth on the field. Veteran leadership blended seamlessly with emerging star power, making every series meaningful and keeping playoff races alive right until the final weekend. We saw a real balance in skill level across both divisions, with any team being capable of a win versus anyone at anytime.

When the top eight teams took the field at the 2025 Ontario University Softball Championship Tournament hosted in Innerkip by the Waterloo Warriors, the energy reached a new level. The road to the title was intense, but it was the Laurier Golden Hawks who rose above the rest — capturing the championship crown 8-2 in the final matchup against the Western Mustangs. The University of Toronto Varsity Blues rounded out the podium with a strong performance to secure the bronze medal.

Standout performances defined the championship weekend, including the tournament’s Most Valuable Player, Emily Cox, whose poise and power were instrumental in Laurier’s title run. She threw two no-hitters on championship weekend, and the Hawks went undefeated in the games she started on the rubber.

Across the broader season, excellence was celebrated through league awards:

🏅 Pitcher of the Year (Co-Winners)
• Maddie Hickingbottom
• Jayde Meluhish McGahan

🏅 Batter of the Year (Co-Winners)
• Kalli McIntosh-Houlder
• Kennedy Jaffray

These athletes — and so many others — raised the bar and inspired teammates and fans alike with their relentless competitiveness. We saw many of our teams engage with the community with clinics, watch parties, and more! Our teams raised money and awareness for charities, and provided opportunities for 150 student athletes to play a sport they all love! Community engagement grew in every region, alumni support surged, and the fan experience — both online and at the ballpark — reached new heights.

As we celebrate an incredible season, the OUS extends congratulations and appreciation to every athlete, coach, official, volunteer, and supporter who made 2025 extraordinary. The future has never looked brighter — and excitement is already building for the first pitch of the 2026 season.

Thank you for being part of our league. See you at the diamond next year!