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Alfredo Enns of the Garden Valley Zodiacs has committed to the Brandon University men’s volleyball team for the 2026-27 Canada West season. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Bobcats land Zodiacs star middle Enns

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

Alfredo Enns has enjoyed his trips to Brandon enough to call it home for the foreseeable future.

The all-star middle blocker from Winkler’s Garden Valley Collegiate has committed to the Brandon University Bobcats for the 2026-27 Canada West men’s volleyball season.

“I’m stoked. Playing at the U Sports level is definitely a dream of mine,” Enns said. “It’s coming true, and getting to do it with the Brandon Bobcats is a privilege I’m excited for.”

Enns and the Zodiacs travelled to the Wheat City in 2024 for the BU varsity boys’ tournament last year, earning an all-star selection as his team reached the semifinals. He picked up another at Neelin’s Spartan Dig, again following a semifinal exit.

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Bobcats sweep Suriname to open tourney

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Bobcats sweep Suriname to open tourney

1 minute read Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

Tom Friesen, Liam Pauls and Ethan Baraniuk each scored 12 points as Team Canada swept Suriname 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-16) to open the NORCECA Final Six men’s volleyball tournament in Puerto Rico on Monday.

Friesen had a team-high 11 kills with one error, while Pauls had 10, error-free.

Baraniuk served four aces, while Kingston Thomas recorded a match-high eight digs.

The Brandon University men are representing the country as the top-finishing team that applied during the 2024-25 U Sports season.

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Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

BU beats U of S on rugby pitch

1 minute read Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

Raegan Ricard scored four tries as the Brandon University women’s rugby club topped the University of Saskatchewan 83-17 at John Reilly Field on Saturday.

Brooke Miner added three tries for BU, with Kypling Black and Beth Couling each scoring a pair.

Megan Thompson connected on 10 converts for Brandon, which improved to 3-0.

BU hosts the Prairie University Women’s Rugby Cup for the first time this year, on Oct. 24 and 26.

Cougars middle Brost settles in as veteran

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Cougars middle Brost settles in as veteran

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

It’d be tough to find an Assiniboine College athlete who improved more than Heather Brost since the start of their Cougars’ career.

The third-year middle blocker from Maple Creek, Sask., admits the jump from small-town club volleyball to the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference was too big for her to handle at first, but she’s now a starter on a team with a strong chance at qualifying for nationals.

“You don’t really often see that steep climb, but she was probably a little bit raw coming in. Now in her third year, she’s really finding the game way more comfortable and has a way more positive impact,” said Cougars coach Kevin Neufeld.

“She’s a really good athlete. She’s the high touch on our team, she’s bouncy and she really is a great competitor that plays with great energy. She doesn’t get down on herself anymore.

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Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

Heather Brost is entering her third season with the Assiniboine College Cougars women’s volleyball team. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Wildeboer impresses early into Bobcat career

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Wildeboer impresses early into Bobcat career

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

The expectations of who Brynn Wildeboer can become on the volleyball court continue to rise.

A year ago, she was an undersized outside hitter who could thrive in high school, but likely not past that.

But she helped the Ste. Rose Celtics to a fourth-place finish at single-A provincials, earning a tournament all-star selection.

In the spring, she earned a starting spot on the Club West 18-and-under team, helping it to a provincial championship.

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Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

Brynn Wildeboer has impressed coach Kailan Robinson in her first month with the Brandon University women’s volleyball team. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Gill to play familiar role for Bobcats

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Gill to play familiar role for Bobcats

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

Write Munroop Gill off at your own risk.

The five-foot-11 guard from Surrey, B.C., is more than used to it. Often the smallest player on the floor, the Brandon University Bobcats rookie has scratched and clawed for every bucket and every opportunity in basketball.

It was that way long before he started playing organized hoops in high school.

“I’m the youngest of four brothers, so everything’s been a battle for me,” said the 18-year-old, who has brothers aged 26, 25 and 20. “I’ve been playing against grown men my whole life.

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Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

Munroop Gill dribbles the ball up the floor during Brandon University men’s basketball practice on Wednesday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Well-travelled Bodunrin thrives at BU

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Well-travelled Bodunrin thrives at BU

By Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

T.J. Bodunrin finally found his fit. Most in his situation would have given up long beforehand.

The Winnipeg product left his hometown five years ago to pursue his soccer dreams, first in Lethbridge, Alta., with a few stops before landing at Brandon University.

And even last season, Bodunrin’s time with the Bobcats was far from positive when he spent most of the season on coach Segun Edward’s bench.

But now, under Diego Rodriguez Jr., the powerful striker is thriving. Bodunrin recorded his first multi-goal game in a 6-0 victory over Canadian Mennonite University on Saturday, then netted the game-winner as the Bobcats beat the Assiniboine College Cougars 3-1 at the Healthy Living Centre field on Sunday.

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Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025

T.J. Bodunrin has scored in four straight games for the Brandon University men’s soccer team. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

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Ballan, Rodriguez named BU’s athletes of month

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Ballan, Rodriguez named BU’s athletes of month

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

More than halfway into the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference women’s soccer season, just one team has been able to break the Brandon University Bobcats’ defence.

Tarin Ballan is a big reason for that.

The fourth-year defender has anchored the nationally ranked Bobcats to a 6-1-0 record and was named BU’s female athlete of the month on Wednesday, along with male winner Camilo Rodriguez.

“It’s exciting, also surprising,” Ballan said. “I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in if it weren’t for my team. Their support and how we came into the season really helped.”

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Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

Tarin Ballan, left, and Camilo Rodriguez were named Brandon University’s athletes of the month on Wednesday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Bisons sweep Bobcats in tourney final

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Bisons sweep Bobcats in tourney final

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025

The Brandon University Bobcats showed their future is bright this weekend.

Whether it’s this season or years down the road, though, is uncertain. The Bobcats ran through the Saskatchewan Huskies, Winnipeg Wesmen and Manitoba Bisons in round-robin play at their home men’s volleyball tournament this week as the teams mixed starters with second- and third-stringers.

In the final, when Brandon and Manitoba showcased more or less starting rotations, the Bisons delivered a 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-19) thumping at the Healthy Living Centre on Sunday.

“I thought the boys played really well. I thought we obviously need to improve in some areas, but that’s what these tournaments are for,” said Bobcats setter Kale Fisher, who had 24 assists and four digs in the final.

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Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025

The Brandon University Bobcats celebrate a kill by Matthew Siebenga (10) during the final of their home men’s volleyball tournament against the Manitoba Bisons at the Healthy Living Centre on Sunday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Fetsch leads Cougars to second win

2 minute read Sunday, Sep. 28, 2025

Angela Fetsch scored twice as the Assiniboine College Cougars earned their second victory of the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference women’s soccer season on Sunday.

The Cougars beat the host Canadian Mennonite University Blazers 2-1 to improve to 2-6-0.

The Cougars lost 14-0 to the Providence Pilots on Saturday.

The Assiniboine men (0-8-0) lost 2-0 to Providence on Saturday and 5-0 to the Blazers on Sunday.

Hometown Bobcat Kindle embraces captaincy

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Hometown Bobcat Kindle embraces captaincy

By Thomas Friesen 6 minute read Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

When the Brandon University Bobcats named Liam Kindle a captain last year, he tried to fit into the role.

He realized something didn’t feel right and spent the summer soul-searching before coming to a simple conclusion.

“I kind of just settled on being myself,” Kindle said.

“You can’t be a true leader without showing your true colours, being vulnerable, admitting your mistakes, and that’s what a lot of these younger guys need to see.

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Friday, Sep. 26, 2025

Liam Kindle (11) of the Brandon Bobcats leaps to put the ball over the net during university men’s pre-season volleyball action against the University of Winnipeg Wesmen at the BU Healthy Living Centre on Friday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)

Lefebvre excited for future with young BU corps

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Lefebvre excited for future with young BU corps

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025

Rookies seldom see the floor in glamorous fashion, and Matt Lefebvre has no issue with that.

The Prince Albert, Sask., product will take whatever opportunity he’s given with the Brandon University Bobcats, even if it means playing setter on offence and middle blocker on defence.

The six-foot-five setter did it with Team Saskatchewan at the Canada Games at times this summer.

“It was really hard. Being a middle blocker is probably the hardest skill in volleyball, reading … and closing the block. It was a big learning curve, obviously, but I trust my coaching to keep me prepared and I trust my ability to be an effective middle blocker,” Lefebvre said.

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Thursday, Sep. 25, 2025

Brandon University Bobcats setter Matt Lefebvre is excited about his rookie class and the future with promising recruits coming down the pipeline. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Pauls, BU set for home tourney

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Pauls, BU set for home tourney

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025

Liam Pauls left for Gatineau and Mexico, then returned to Brandon University in a completely new situation.

The Team Canada outside hitter is one of just three starters returning from the lineup that won the Bobcats’ first-ever U Sports men’s volleyball championship in March.

The new-look BU squad returns to match action tonight at the site of its magic moment, against the team it beat to reach the final. It’s the Bobcats against the Saskatchewan Huskies at the Healthy Living Centre at 7:30 p.m., and Pauls can’t wait to see what his young team can do.

“I’m just excited to help them out. It’ll be a learning experience or a good challenge for them,” Pauls said. “Being that stable guy to help them through it, and our coaches will help them through it … I think we have a great squad, so there’s going to be some interesting battles and I’m excited to see it.”

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Wednesday, Sep. 24, 2025

Brandon University Bobcats outside hitter Liam Pauls is one of just three starters returning from last year’s U Sports men’s volleyball final lineup. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Arevalo lifts Cougars to first victory

2 minute read Sunday, Sep. 21, 2025

Kiyanna Arevalo scored the game’s only goal as the Assiniboine College Cougars earned their first victory of the Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference women’s soccer season on Sunday.

The Cougars (1-5-0) blanked the St. Boniface Les Rouges 1-0 in Winnipeg.

On Saturday, Arevalo found the net but the Canadian Mennonite University Blazers scored in added time to beat the Cougars 2-1.

The Brandon University Bobcats (5-0-0) blanked the Blazers 6-0 on Sunday as Brogan Henry and Keashae Masters each scored twice, with Deborah Meron and Laure Dizengremel adding singles.

BU coaches not concerned with U Sports transfer rule

Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Friday, Sep. 19, 2025

U Sports has announced a rule change allowing student-athletes more flexibility in their athletic careers, in the wake of the NCAA transfer portal’s growing popularity.

Previously, U Sports athletes who competed one season had to sit out for 365 days before suiting up for a new university. The new rule, announced Tuesday, is that first- and second-year players can transfer and play immediately the following season.

“This is an important step forward for U Sports and for our student-athletes. The landscape of post-secondary sport is evolving, and our role is to ensure our policies reflect the needs of those we serve,” U Sports CEO Pierre Arsenault said in a press release.

“By us providing a more responsive system for student-athletes at the start of their academic careers, we are empowering them to find their best program fit — both in the classroom and in competition. We believe this decision puts student-athletes first, which is exactly where they belong.”

Rodriguez nets four in return to HLC field

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Rodriguez nets four in return to HLC field

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Monday, Sep. 15, 2025

Homecoming weekend meant a little extra to Camilo Rodriguez.

The best scorer in Brandon University Bobcats men’s soccer history made an emphatic return to the Healthy Living Centre field on Saturday, scoring four goals in a 5-1 triumph over the Providence Pilots.

Rodriguez, who won back-to-back Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference player of the year awards before leaving the team for the 2024-25 season, couldn’t have been happier to play on home turf again.

“It’s an amazing feeling. I missed the field, I missed the guys, I missed the support that we get from the fans here,” Rodriguez said. “It’s a pleasure to be back, a pleasure to play the beautiful game with the guys again, and I couldn’t have asked for a better result.”

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