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By Michael Reeve

WOLFPACK VOLLEYBALL

TRU Wolfpack Volleyball inks more local talent

Nov 16, 2023 | 5:04 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Thompson Rivers University Wolfpack men’s volleyball team has found some big talent in their own backyard.

Keenan Brulotte becomes the third South Kamloops Secondary players to commit to the Wolfpack along with Brandon Johnson and Alex Howard.

“Keenan is the type of athlete we always are looking for in the middle blocking position, he is tall with good movement skills,” said WolfPack head coach Pat Hennelly. “I believe Keenan will really shine at TRU with another season of club volleyball and some training once he arrives.”

Brulotte is a 6-8 middle, adding some size to the incoming class for coach Hennelly.

“I’ve always been a fan of university sports, and as I grew up in Kamloops I loved the energy and excitement a local game could bring,” said Brulotte. “To be part of that now is an incredible feeling. I was always a sports fan as a kid but now there are kids that will be watching me and it’s an amazing opportunity to have.”

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“I’m very excited to have two of my high school teammates on the team with me which is something you don’t commonly see,” added Brulotte. “Both Brandon and Alex are amazing players, very highly skilled at the game of volleyball but also able to take on a leadership role on and off the court, and the three of us work well and get along very well together. I think having local players like us join the team is a great opportunity, and it’s going to show Kamloops just how good our volleyball scene is.”

For Brulotte, the decision to stay home was an easy one.

“I chose to join the ‘Pack because of their excellent volleyball program and coaching. I can see myself becoming the best version of myself with them.”