A Journalistic Photo Essay - Red Deer Polytechnic wins CCAA men’s volleyball championship
The Red Deer Polytechnic claimed back-to-back titles at the 2026 CCAA men’s volleyball championships defeating College of the Rockies Avalanche. Hosted by Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), eight teams from across Canada competed for the title from March 11 to 14.
Brett Lower (9, centre) and Colby Nemeth (3, left) lead the Red Deer Polytechnic men’s volleyball team lineup during the opening ceremony of the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Diego Policarpo (15, right) and Dylan Annala (1, right) lead the College of the Rockies men’s volleyball team during the national anthem playing at the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Evan Mah (2, left) serves for the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings in the first set of the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Reece Clarke (centre) of the College of the Rockies Avalanche dives to receive the ball during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Crowds and fans cheer for the both teams during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Dylan Annala (right) of the College of the Rockies Avalanche spikes the ball against blockers from the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Owen Langberg (centre) of the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings tosses the ball against Julius Molnar (centre) of the College of the Rockies Avalanche during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Both teams celebrate each point along with a packed crowd during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Aaron Schulha coaches the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Cisco Farrero (right) coaches the College of the Rockies Avalanche during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Colby Nemeth (centre) of the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings hits the game point in the final set during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and coaches celebrate the win against the College of the Rockies Avalanche during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings and coaches celebrate the win against the College of the Rockies Avalanche during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Diego Policarpo (right) is named player of the game for the Red Deer Polytechnic Kings during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings raise their title and banner in celebration of their win during the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The College of the Rockies Avalanche garner silver at the CCAA men’s volleyball championship gold medal match at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The Red Deer Polytechnic Kings pose for a team photo after winning the CCAA men’s national volleyball championship at NAIT Gymnasium in Edmonton on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
