Zoe Arca is taking her volleyball career to the U Sport level this fall.
The Seaquam Secondary 2021 graduate has committed to the University of Fraser Valley (UFV) Cascades in what will be the team’s debut season in Canada West conference play.
The 6-foot middle gives the Cascades an infusion of size, athleticism and depth in the middle.
She played her prep volleyball for the Seahawks and Velocity Volleyball Club, and has also played on regional teams, leading the Zone 4 Fraser River squad to a silver medal at the BC Summer Games in 2018. She’ll pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree at UFV.
“From someone who is just down the road from UFV, we are very grateful to have found Zoe Arca,” Cascades head coach Janelle Rozema said. “She comes from a strong club and will bring good size and experience to the middle position. Zoe is very passionate about the game, and hard worker and great teammate.”
“I chose to join the UFV Cascades because I believe in the high academic achievements of the school, and I love the amount of support and the opportunity to play for a female coaching staff with the women's volleyball team,” Arca said. “I feel UFV will be a great fit for me academically and athletically and I look forward to the journey.
“I hope to achieve high standards both academically and athletically. My goal is to work hard in my courses and my training and discover a future career that I am passionate about!”
Arca is part of a recruiting class that also includes Sydney Wright (Surrey), Kinna Fisher (Edmonton), Lian Shworts (Tel Aviv, Israel) and Lauren Rommel (Winnipeg).
