OSHAWA, Ont. - Amber Edgerton of the women's rugby team, Emmanuel Milfort of the men's rugby team and Brooke Young of the women's volleyball team have been named the Durham College student-athletes of the week for the period ending October 26, 2025.

Edgerton, a 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications student, earned Championship MVP honours at the 2025 OCAA Women's Rugby Sevens Championship where the Durham Lords claimed their fourth consecutive gold medal. Through three matches on Saturday, Edgerton tallied six tries as the Lords defeated the Fleming Phoenix 22-0, Seneca Sting 52-0 and Humber Hawks 34-0.

Milfort, an Electrical Engineering Technician student, delivered a dominant defensive performance on Friday as the Lords came from behind to defeat the Conestoga Condors 19-12 and preserve their undefeated season. From start to finish, he was a defensive powerhouse, shutting down the attack and making statement tackles that turned the tide of the match. He inspired a massive turnaround in the match with his physical presence and anchored the defensive effort.

Young, a Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing student, became Durham College's all-time career assist leader in women's volleyball this weekend. On a road trip to Barrie and North Bay this week, Young recorded 57 assists bring her career total to 1,300, surpassing the previous record of 1,295. She also added 11 digs, three service aces and a pair of kills to her stat line over the weekend.

The women's rugby sevens season has come to an end, with the Lords winning their fourth title in program history.

The men's rugby team earn a bye through the first round of the playoffs and will host a team to be determined at Thompson Rugby Park on Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 PM for the semi-final.

The women's volleyball team will head to Seneca on Wednesday, November 5th for a 6:00 PM match against the Sting.

The Durham College athletes of the week is presented by Subway, located at 2069 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa.