Guelph's Perrin named OUA Peak Performer presented by Investors Group
BURLINGTON, Ont. - The following athlete has been named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Peak Performer, presented by Investors Group, for the period ending November 15, 2016.
BURLINGTON, Ont. - The following athlete has been named Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Peak Performer, presented by Investors Group, for the period ending November 15, 2016.
Mark Perrin (Missisagua, Ont.) – 4th yr. – Guelph Gryphons – Rugby
Guelph fly half Mark Perrin (Mississauga, Ont.) has been selected as the OUA Peak Performer, presented by Investors Group, after helping the Gryphons capture the Turner Trophy as OUA men's rugby champions for the first time since 1998.
Despite playing regulation plus three extra halves, the Gryphons and the four-time defending Queen's Gaels remained tied, meaning a five-player, dropkick shootout would be used to determine a winner.
Perrin, a fourth-year history major, was the only player from either club to connect in both rounds of the shootout, splitting the uprights from 22-metres and 35-metres, respectively.
Not only was the Mississauga, Ont. native clutch on offence for the Gryphons, but defensively as well, as earlier in the match he made a huge goal line tackle to prevent the Gaels from scoring.
