March 9, 2025

The Red Deer Kings are the 2025 CCAA Men's Volleyball Champions

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: Red Deer Polytechnic Kings vs Douglas College Royals

The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings secured the 2025 Men's National Volleyball Championship title with a commanding three-set victory over the Douglas College Royals.

The first set showcased the powerful offenses of both teams, with Brett Lower and Colby Nemeth – CCAA All-Canadian and ACAC All-Conference selection – leading the Kings to a 25-19 win.

Marvin Tumusiime of the Royals, who recorded 15 kills, attempted to rally his team, but the Kings responded with strong defensive plays. Colby Nemeth closed out the second set with a service ace, 25-17.

In the third set, the Royals gained their first lead, suggesting a possible comeback. However, Brett Lower's impressive nine-serve streak, including two aces, propelled the Kings back into the lead. The Kings' offense proved too strong, and Dillon Gauci secured the final kill from a Brett Theise quick back set, ending the match 25-18.

Marvin Tumusiime (Douglas College Royals) was named 4Imprint Player of the Match, and Brett Theise (Red Deer Polytechnic Kings) was awarded Player of the Match.

The 2026 CCAA Men's Volleyball National Championship will be hosted by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in March 2026.

CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

Championship Most Valuable Player – Colby Nemeth, Red Deer Kings

Exemplary Leadership Award – The College of the Rockies

Championship First Team All-Stars
Liam Pelletier, Université Sainte-Anne Dragons
Diego Policarpo, The College of the Rockies Avalanche
Marvin Tumusiime, Douglas College Royals
Elijah Kim, Douglas College Royals
Brett Lower, Red Deer Polytechnic Kings
Owen Langberg, Red Deer Polytechnic Kings

Championship Second Team All-Stars
Louis-Philippe LeBlanc, Université Sainte-Anne Dragons
Luke Margenau, The College of the Rockies Avalanche
Teyven Blackmore, Humber Polytechnic Hawks
Félix-Antoine Perron, Cégep de l’Outaouais Griffons
Brett Theise, Red Deer Polytechnic Kings
Tyler Tran, Douglas College Royals

BRONZE MEDAL MATCH: College of the Rockies Avalanche 3 vs Dragons de Sainte-Anne 1

The Université de Sainte Anne Dragons, of the ACAA, and the PACWEST's College of the Rockies Avalanche kicked off the final day of the 2025 CCAA Men's National Volleyball Championship.

The Dragons took control of the first set, preventing the Avalanche from establishing any significant scoring runs. A heads-up assist from Ethan Aucoin, ACAA Rookie of the Year, secured the first set for the Dragons (25-15).

In the second set, the Avalanche responded with greater fight and force. Luke Margenau – recording 7 blocks in the match – kept the Dragons down with his defensive efforts, allowing Diego Policarpo to secure the set with a service ace (25-19).

A triple block by the Avalanche's Jhet Bowen, Luke Margenau, and Diego Policarpo set the tone for a hard-fought third set. Just as the Dragons may run away with a four-point lead, thanks in part to Louis-Philippe Leblanc’s digs, the Avalanche rallied. The PACWEST team found holes in the Dragons’ coverage to nearly win the set, but a service error gave the Dragons a chance at a comeback, with the score now tied at 24. The third set came to a dramatic conclusion thanks to a block by the Avalanche’s Luke Margenau and Boston Thiessen (27-25).

In the fourth set, the two teams matched one another’s grit, each tallying over 40 digs in the entire match. Despite the Dragons' taking the lead in the set, the Avalanche rebounded and secured the bronze medal with a kill by PACWEST Player of the Year, Diego Policarpo.

Ethan Aucoin of the Université de Sainte-Anne Dragons and Noah Hadwen of the College of the Rockies Avalanche, a member of the PACWEST’s Men’s All-Rookie Team, were the 4imprint Players of the Match.