Canadore Volleyball Athletes Earn Top OCAA Honours and National Recognition
Canadore College is proud to announce a strong group of Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) award winners from the 2025-26 season, recognizing excellence across both men’s and women’s volleyball programs.
Leading the way is Sean Malherbe, who delivered one of the most dominant seasons in the OCAA. Malherbe was named the OCAA East Player of the Year, earned OCAA East First Team All-Star honours, and finished as the OCAA East Scoring Champion.
Malherbe’s impact was also recognized nationally, as he was selected as a CCAA All-Canadian.
Malherbe’s season was defined by consistency and production, finishing with 196 kills (3.50 per set) while hitting an efficient .320, adding 16 service aces, and contributing defensively with 79 digs and 26 total blocks.
Canadore also saw major recognition at the net with Khaled Bryant, who was named an OCAA East First Team All-Star. Bryant was one of the most efficient attackers in the conference, posting a .404 hitting percentage (7th in the OCAA), while also ranking among the league’s best blockers with 40 total blocks and 0.70 blocks per set (4th in the OCAA).
The Panthers’ next wave of talent was highlighted by Mason Begg, who earned a spot on the OCAA East All-Rookie Team after an outstanding first season. Begg finished with 154 kills (2.61 per set) and was one of the most complete players in the conference, ranking among the OCAA leaders with 120 digs and 2.03 digs per set. He also made an impact from the service line with 21 aces.
On the women’s side, Elise Churman was recognized as an OCAA East First Team All-Star after a high-level season as a primary offensive option for Canadore. Churman posted 167 kills (2.98 per set), added 23 service aces (0.41 per set), and finished with 210 points, ranking among the top point producers in the conference.
“These awards speak to the work ethic, competitiveness, and growth of our student-athletes,” said Ryan Drouin, Manager of Athletics. “We’re proud of Sean, Khaled, Mason, and Elise for earning recognition among the very best in the OCAA, and for representing Canadore so well.”
What’s Next
Canadore Panthers women’s volleyball team advances to the next round of the OCAA playoffs and will face St. Clair College on Saturday, February 21, at 7:00 PM in Windsor, ON.
Canadore Panthers Men’s volleyball team advances to face Humber College on Saturday, February 21, at 3:00 PM.
Full details and streaming links will be posted at CanadorePanthers.ca and on @Canadore_Panthers social channels.
