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‘The sky’s the limit for our group this year’ Wesmen seek to recapture last season’s magic on the court By: Joshua Frey-Sam Posted: 6:10 PM CST Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

If the Winnipeg Wesmen are going to build on their historic run from a season ago, it will be by committee.

The reigning Canada West men’s volleyball champions returned with heightened expectations but admittedly less star power than last campaign, as all-conference outside hitter Isaiah Olfert and Ben Traa, the underrated but not under-appreciated setter, have graduated and left behind two significant holes on the court.

Several players were asked to step into more prominent roles, while head coach Chris Voth has implemented some philosophical changes to diversify his attack.

MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS                                Winnipeg Wesmen middle Paxton Koop stressed the importance of not getting caught up in how last season ended and to focus on what the group can achieve this year.
MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS Winnipeg Wesmen middle Paxton Koop stressed the importance of not getting caught up in how last season ended and to focus on what the group can achieve this year.