BRANDON, Man. — On Thursday, at the 2025 Men's Volleyball U SPORTS Awards Ceremony, Maxime Gratton (Ottawa, Ont.) received national honors. In his final year as a Marauder, Gratton displayed outstanding skill during the 2025 season to earn the U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian recognition.

Maxime Gratton (Ottawa, Ont.) – First Team All-Star 

Gratton, an outside hitter, made history this season by reaching 1,000 career points. Gratton ranked third in the OUA for kills with 290, and racked up 329 points with 18 service aces this season for the Marauders. His strong showing this season earned him OUA First Team All-Star honours. Gratton's talent established him as a leader on the team, and his legacy as Marauder will continue to drive the program forward even after his student athlete career has ended.