Res Ipsa Dodgeball: The Wins Speak for Themselves
It’s been an incredible year for University of Toronto Law Intramurals! Across the board, law students brought energy, passion, and competitiveness to soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, and dodgeball. Whether you were chasing a championship, or looking for an excuse to avoid your readings, there was a team—and a jersey—waiting for you.
The Faculty of Law brought home some impressive hardware. Volleyball, led by Ethan Kelly (4L), Ashley Kam (2L), and Lakshmi Anandaraj (1L), finished with a 2nd place finish in Division 1 Mixed Volleyball and 3rd in Open Volleyball. Basketball placed 3rd in both Mixed 4s and Open divisions, while the Hockey team battled through a stacked Open Division 1 to also claim 3rd place.
And then there’s Dodgeball, where Law’s dominance has now become an expectation. Our Division 1 Dodgeball team brought home back-to-back championships this year, winning both semesters. They have now won the championship in five of the last six semesters. At the heart of this dynasty are law students, including Alexander Kelly (2L), Olivia Maley (3L), and Humza Khan (2L). Their chemistry, clutch plays, and relentless energy set the tone for the team’s success and made them nearly impossible to beat.
This year’s Intramural MVPs are two elite athletes. Abby Bruyer (3L) capped off her incredible intramural career as a Tri-Campus Women’s Soccer Silver Medalist, Tri-Campus Player-of-the-Week, Dodgeball Champion, and a member of literally every single team. Her relentless spirit, commitment to excellence, and (extremely) stubborn nature made her a pillar of U of T lLaw intramurals. Alongside her, Kelly was instrumental to the Law Dodgeball’s impressive reign, anchoring the team week-in -and -week-out. He’ll be vital as the team looks to continue its run in the 2025-26 season.
Anandaraj (1L) takes home the crown as Law Intramurals Rookie of the Year. She dominated Division 1 Mixed Volleyball from her first game, establishing herself as one of the elite volleyball players in the U of T Intramural leagues. Anandaraj faced triple blocks from opposing teams every attack and still delivered. She was the only unanimous MVP selection across the entire Law Intramural program.
The program is also saying goodbye to two legends: Bruyer and Maddy Regan (3L), both former Faculty of Law Athletic Association Presidents. Whether they were rallying various intramural teams, encouraging 1Ls to participate, or kicking a soccer ball, their impact has been enormous. Their contributions helped build the vibrant, inclusive intramural culture we all enjoy today. They will be missed.
This year’s Intramural “T” Award nominees recognize students who made lasting contributions across multiple seasons and sports. The 2025 nominees include:
• Ben Eisen (3L) and Sammy Markowski (3L) – Captains of the Hockey Team
• Olivia Maley (3L) – Dodgeball Heart Award winner
• Jarod Manuel (4L) and Ethan Kelly (4L) – Standout volleyball athletes
• Hassan Valji (3L) and Francis Rweyongera (3L) – Soccer stars
• Abby Bruyer (3L) and Maddy Regan (3L) – FLAA legends
Intramurals continue to be one of the most rewarding ways to connect with the U of T Law community, get active, and represent the faculty. A huge thank you goes out to my FLAA co-President Allie Silcoff (2L) for her tireless work organizing this year’s program. If you’re interested in getting involved next year, contact Matthew Graham and Allie Silcoff at uoftlawathletics@gmail.com.
Editor’s Note: Matthew Graham (2L JD/MBA) is the co-President of the Faculty of Law Athletic Association