(This story is the second in a series of articles to be published profiling student athletes from Sault College's varsity programs. Included in the series is a preview of the week ahead in Sault College athletics. All photos and stories are submitted by the Sault College Athletic Department.)
*** COUGAR PROFILE OF THE WEEK:
Jean Louis Ouattara
A first year Business/Accounting student, Jean Louis Outtara, pictured, is Sault College's Cougar pick of the week.
Unbelievably to Cougar fans and competitors, Jean Louis is a rookie, and has been an outstanding addition to the men's team. Not only having tremendous height, standing at 6'5, Jean-Louis has outstanding speed, great offensive skills, and contributes defensively as well.
With his tremendous ball handling Coach Thomas Cory can put him in almost any position on the floor. The Maryland native currently leads his team in scoring and is among the top in the west.
"Jean Louis is great to coach because his versatility causes opposing coaches difficult match ups" adds Cory. " We can put him in different spots which forces the other team adjust."
A high school grad from Hargraves Military Academy, the fourth ranked team in the US two years ago, Jean Louis found his way to Sault College with the goal of helping the Cougars be among the top in the West.
"If he remains focused and keeps up his team play then any thing is possible," continues Cory. " He's part of 17 players who all have to do their part in order for us to be successful".
You can see Jean-Louis strong offensive play and skill, along with his teammates; battle it out against Sault rivals Algoma Thunderbirds, Friday November 26, at 6pm.
*** COUGARS ON THE ROAD AGAIN:
After a pair of wins on the road this past weekend, the Cougar men are looking to repeat their weekend performance with a win against rival Niagara, and their season sweep of Redeemer.
Niagara will host the Cougar Men Friday, November 19, at 7 p.m., while Redeemer will play host on Saturday at 2 p.m. The Sault College Men's Basketball team has a perfect league record of 4-0.
On a bright note, the Lady Cougars now hold a record of 1-3, gaining a win this past weekend vs. St Clair. The Women's Volleyball team will also be joining the men on the road, as they also take on Niagara and Redeemer. The women will precede the men's play, Friday at 5pm, and Saturday at 12pm
The Sault College Men's Basketball Team will be at home in November the week of the 26th, however they do not have the time off. Sault College will travel across town to play their rival Algoma Thunderbirds in the final game of the first half. The game will take place at 6 p.m.
Please make note the time change for the Sault vs. Algoma game. It is now Friday November 26 at 6pm!! Hope to see you there!