The 43rd annual Wallaceburg Sports Hall of Fame Awards Banquet is set to be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the UAW Hall in Wallaceburg. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $70 and can be purchased at Desjardins Insurance in Wallaceburg. More details, here.
2024 Outstanding Achievement: Megan McCarter
Megan McCarter is a fifth-year small forward for the Nipissing University women’s basketball team. She was born on October 26th, 2001 and grew up here in Wallaceburg.
McCarter’s journey began at Wallaceburg District Secondary School, where she was coached by Janine Day who guided her passion for the sport and developed her skills for basketball. Under Day’s coaching in the 2018-19 school year, the senior girl’s basketball team took home gold at the AA OFSAA championship.
During her time at Nipissing, McCarter has become the school’s all-time scoring leader, surpassing the 1,000-point milestone. She leads the school’s historical records in multiple categories including rebounds, assists, free throws made, and steals. She has maintained captainship for the past three years under the guidance of head coach Rachel Van Woezik, who has been instrumental in her development as both a player and a person.
In the summer of 2024, McCarter expanded her basketball career by playing semi-professionally in Canada’s first paid women’s basketball league.
Academically, she completed a Bachelor of Physical Health and Education (BPHE), and is currently finishing up her Bachelors of Education (BEd). While maintaining the balance of student and athlete, she has been an Academic All-Canadian for the past six years.
Representing the Lakers and wearing jersey number 13 has been both an honor and a privilege for McCarter.
Her accomplishments both on and off the court have solidified her legacy at Nipissing University.
