Koopmans Named Redeemer Athlete of the Year

Chatham’s Janelle Koopmans was named the Redeemer College Female Athlete of the Year this week for her athletic accomplishments this season.

Koopmans won OCAA provincial badminton bronze with her partner and co-recipient of the Female Athlete of the Year award, Katherine Harvey.

The team won a C flight championship, B flight championship, and ultimately the OCAA bronze this season.

Koopmans is a graduate of Chatham Christian High School.

Wallaceburg’s Taylor Kraayenbrink and Chatham’s Julie Koopmans were also honoured during the evening as the cross country male and female MVPs.