This week, the Clarion spoke with men’s lacrosse player Brendan Bomberry.

Q: How old are you and what year are you?

A: I’m 20 years old and a sophomore.

Q: What are you majoring in?

A: Communications.

Q: What is your hometown?

A: Ohsweken, Ontario.

Q: How and why did you begin playing lacrosse?

A: It’s part of our culture. We always say: “You’re born with a stick and you’re buried with a stick.” I’ve pretty much just always had a stick in my hand.

Q: What is your biggest accomplishment in lacrosse that occurred before college?

A: I think winning the Minto Cup back home. It’s our national championship for Canada so that’s a big part of my accomplishments. I’m definitely really proud of that.

Q: What was the highlight for you from the championship run last season?

A: I think coming back from Ohio State in the quarterfinals at Mile High Stadium was definitely huge. It was a lot of fun. The overtime win against Notre Dame, as well. We definitely have had a lot of battles with them and it was great to come out on top. It was awesome.

Q: What are your individual goals for the rest of the season?

A: I just want to contribute any way I can to help the team win. That’s really all I can ask for.

Q: How has the dynamic of the team or the style of play shifted since last season?

A: I don’t think it has changed that much. We have a team offense, everyone is contributing, everyone is doing their part and that’s really ultimately helping us be successful.

Q: What are your goals after college?

A: I’m Native American, so I want to help benefit our Native American youth, whether that be in sports, education or in life.