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“We’re standing on the shoulders of Giants”: This year’s Spartans write their own history with Semi-Final win  

Hamilton, ON- Before the Trinity Western Spartans’ national semi-finals against the McMaster Marauders, senior Jesse Elser shared a story.  It was 2018, the same scenario his team was facing now: McMaster vs Trinity Western in the men’s volleyball semi-finals at McMaster. Elser remembers his team trailing in the first set. As a first-year back then, remembers the encompassing and scary environment.  The Spartans would win that … Continue reading “We’re standing on the shoulders of Giants”: This year’s Spartans write their own history with Semi-Final win  

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“We try to fight on every point”: Toronto and Montreal Win to Set Up Consolation Finals 

Hamilton, ON- When it comes the consolation semi-finals of the U SPORTS men’s volleyball nationals, it’s an opportunity for teams to redeem themselves from their quarterfinals loss. It’s an opportunity to earn the chance to play one more game.  The Toronto Varsity Blues and the Montreal Carabins did just that on Mar. 18 to set up the consolation finals.  Varsity Blues Earn Redemption from Last Year’s … Continue reading “We try to fight on every point”: Toronto and Montreal Win to Set Up Consolation Finals 

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“You have complete trust in them”: Full McMaster squad back as Marauders reach Forsyth Finals 

Hamilton, ON- When the OUA playoffs comes around, it’s survive and move on season. That’s what McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball head coach Dave Preston calls it. The Marauders did just that, defeating the York Lions on Mar. 4 in three sets to advance to the Forsyth Cup finals.  The start of the game looked the opposite though as McMaster fell behind 5-0. Once it became 6-2, … Continue reading “You have complete trust in them”: Full McMaster squad back as Marauders reach Forsyth Finals 

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“Tu l’a”: McMaster’s Christine Hachokake reaches her Zen point

Toronto, ON- When Christine Hachokake is in a game, she tells herself two words in French: “Tu l’a”. You have it. It’s what her mom always tells her when she’s playing volleyball. The McMaster Marauders first-year middle tells herself that as well. It helps gives her confidence. When she tells herself You have it, it brings her to a Zen.  “It makes me think that I’m unstoppable,” Hachokake said. … Continue reading “Tu l’a”: McMaster’s Christine Hachokake reaches her Zen point

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McMaster Volleyball drops final games while managing rotation as playoffs loom 

Toronto, ON- Brendan Mills is in his second season with the McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball team. He and the Marauders have had their share of highs. Winning the OUA title in 2021-22 for instance.  Now, Mills experienced first regular season loss. The McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball team came into their final two games of the OUA regular season with an undefeated record but it wasn’t to … Continue reading McMaster Volleyball drops final games while managing rotation as playoffs loom 

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Paige Vrolyk’s energy shines through on Seniors Night 

Hamilton, ON- When her senior’s night moment finally came, Paige Vrolyk tried to soak it all in. The McMaster Marauders fourth-year middle was surrounded by friends and family. She was honoured pre-game with a framed photo, surrounded by her family and head coach Tim Louks before she started the game against RMC. She and her fellow seniors were then honoured in the locker room after the … Continue reading Paige Vrolyk’s energy shines through on Seniors Night 

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Peter Rugosi and Marauders push through grind to keep winning

Hamilton, ON- It was their third game in six days for the McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball team. This was following two five sets games against NCAA powerhouse Long Beach State.  Facing the Waterloo Warriors on Jan 18 in their first OUA home game of 2023, the Marauders were without outside hitters Sam Cooper and Maxime Gratton. The Warriors pushed them, keeping each set relatively close before … Continue reading Peter Rugosi and Marauders push through grind to keep winning

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McMaster’s Emma McKinnon’s visualization comes true upon her return 

Hamilton, ON- When Emma McKinnon finally returned to the court, she called it super fun. In her first practice back, she wasn’t allowed to jump but she still enjoyed passing, playing defence and doing the other parts of the game.  After a while, the second-year McMaster Marauders outside hitter was full-go at practice. She was soon jumping and hitting as well. Her presence has been noticeable … Continue reading McMaster’s Emma McKinnon’s visualization comes true upon her return 

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Marauders learn and grow in thrillers against NCAA powerhouse Long Beach State 

Hamilton, ON- Wojciech Kraj had played the Long Beach State Beach before. The third-year middle on the McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball team played the reigning NCAA finalists back in December 2019 – a 3-2 loss at Toronto’s Pan Am Sports Centre. The defending OUA champion Marauders have played the Beach before in the clash of men’s volleyball powerhouses but not since then. “I want to beat every … Continue reading Marauders learn and grow in thrillers against NCAA powerhouse Long Beach State 

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