Linzmayer named 2026 recipient of Brennan Luffman Memorial Scholarship

Team Saskatchewan and Regina Athletics grad Colby Linzmayer (Regina, Sask.) has been named the recipient of the 2026 Brennan Luffman Memorial Scholarship. Photo: Team Saskatchewan Baseball

September 11, 2026

By Kevin Glew

Canadian Baseball Network

Catcher Colby Linzmayer (Regina, Sask.) has been named the recipient of the 2026 Brennan Luffman Memorial Scholarship.

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Saskatchewan baseball player who is moving on to a college program.

Linzmayer was a catcher with Team Saskatchewan in 2023 at the Arizona Sophomore Classic and played his 18U baseball with the Regina Athletics.

He will be competing for the Edmonton Collegiate Hawks in the CCBC this fall and spring.

Left-hander Brennan Luffman (Weyburn, Sask.) Photo: Baseball Sask

Luffman (Weyburn, Sask.) was a prominent left-handed pitcher and outfielder with Team Saskatchewan from 2003 to 2005. He was popular teammate and well-liked by his coaches. His leadership and skill played an important role for Team Saskatchewan, the midget Weyburn Beavers and the WMBL Weyburn Beavers and Moose Jaw Millers.

He was actively involved in instructing at baseball camps in Weyburn and Moose Jaw, as well as coaching youth baseball.

The Luffman Memorial scholarship is awarded annually to a Saskatchewan player who is:

-A leader in their school, community and baseball team

-Shows examples of volunteerism in school and community

-Exhibits great skill, determination, dedication and spirit within the team atmosphere

-Demonstrates a willingness to enhance their baseball opportunity by attending a college baseball program or academy program

-Demonstrates a positive attitude in athletics and in school environment

Charlene Luffman and the Luffman family have continued to fund this scholarship in memory of Brennan.

If there is anyone who would like to donate to this scholarship fund, please contact the Baseball Sask office in Saskatoon or Regina.