Congrats to the 2026 OUS Medal Winning Teams
The OUS Championship event is now complete, congrats to the participating programs for an excellent event (Laurier, Brock, Western, Windsor, Queen’s, Ottawa, Toronto and Waterloo).
The league would like to thank the Ottawa Gee Gees and the town of Carp for hosting the tournament, and to our streaming sponsor for showcasing the games all weekend long. Our league does not stop however once the season is complete, our member clubs will soon be looking for applications for 2009 graduating high-school athletes to join our league/clubs. For all our 2026 seniors across the league we have enjoyed watching your playing career in the OUS, and look forward to seeing great things in your post-academic career path.
Laurier Repeats as OUS Champions in 2026
Golden Hawks Soar to Glor: Laurier Retains OUS Championship Title
The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks have cemented their status as a powerhouse, capturing the 2026 Ontario University Softball (OUS) Championship in thrilling fashion. In a high-stakes, hard-fought final, Laurier edged out the Brock Badgers with a 2-1 victory to claim the gold medal and defend their provincial crown.
The victory marks a sensational repeat championship for the Golden Hawks, who also stood atop the podium after winning the OUS title in 2025. The previous weekend Laurier won bronze at the National Championship, so October has really been a great month for the Hawks.
The centerpiece of Sunday’s gold-medal showdown was a masterclass performance on the mound by Maryn Partridge. Named the OUS Championship MVP, Partridge delivered an absolute gem of a pitching performance under intense pressure. Pitching with precision and command throughout the day, she repeatedly stifled Brock’s hitting attack, keeping the opposing batters off balance and stranding key runners in pivotal moments.
Every inning was a testament to grit and discipline. Brock pressed hard until the final out, but Laurier’s defense was rock-solid, backing Partridge’s brilliant work on the rubber. When the final strike was called, the Golden Hawks erupted into celebration on the field, marking back-to-back Ontario championships.
Laurier will now look to the off-season and forward to 2027 when they aim for a third straight championship, and another chance out west (along with Brock) to claim bragging rights across Canada.
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OUS PLAYOFF WEEKEND BRACKET
Here below are the results of the 2026 Post Season Tournament held in Carp, Ontario the weekend of October 17 & 18. Laurier earned the gold medal with a 2-1 victory over Brock, in a rematch of a game earlier that day that went into extra innings won by the Badgers.
The Western Mustangs earned the bronze medal at the event winning three straight games Saturday/Sunday before falling to Laurier on Sunday afternoon.
We would like to thank Wilson’s for the work they did this fall on the OUS championship trophy and plaques. We would also like to thank PWSA for their sponsorship of the medals and banners presented at the championship weekend once again. Thank you!
EASTON ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Congrats to Laurier’s Millie Blamauer winner of the Easton Sports Rookie of the Year for 2026. Millie helped the Hawks all-season long contributing some great rookie offensive numbers. Congrats on a great season. Congrats to other nominees including Jorja Sandilands (Toronto), & Emma Maric (Waterloo).
STEAMING SPONSOR
The entire OUS would like to thank the Quinte St Lawrence BTC for their sponsorship of the 2026 post season championship. This business fully sponsored the streaming for the championship tournament, which allowed fans and families from across Ontario and beyond to watch the league championship October 17 & 18 from Carp.
EASTON PARTNERSHIP
2026 marked the start of a partnership between the OUS and Easton Sports Canada. A partnership that provided weekly and end of season recognition to OUS athletes.
The Ontario University Softball Executive, its coaches and athletes would like to thank Easton for their commitment and support of female sports across Canada, and reiterate how much we all appreciate what you have done this season for our league and athletes.