High Point University Welcomes Two Freshman Stars to Canada’s U19 Roster!

Exciting News for High Point University Volleyball!

Two talented players from High Point University (HPU) have been named to the Canadian teams for the upcoming U19 NORCECA Girls’ Pan American Cup and the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U19 World Championship. Remy Catojo, a 6’4" setter from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Maya Bukovcan, a 6’3" middle blocker from Ottawa, Ontario, are both incoming freshmen this fall. They’ll proudly represent HPU and Canada this summer.

The tournament kicks off at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, from June 24 to June 28, 2025. Alongside Canada, teams from Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United States, and Venezuela will compete. The opening match featuring Canada against Costa Rica is scheduled for June 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Team Canada Roster:

• Ashlyn Gent (AB)
• Sofia Zabjek (ON)
• Lydia-Jayne Wigston (AB)
• Brooke Fermaniuk (AB)
• Maya Bukovcan (ON)
• Sol Henson (ON)
• Emerson Matthews (SK)
• Sydney Bell (ON)
• Ana Nastase (ON)
• Abby Wasutyk (SK)
• Remy Catojo (MB)
• Ana Stojanovic (ON)

Preliminary Round Schedule (in EST):

• June 24
  • 2:30 PM: Puerto Rico vs Mexico
  • 4:30 PM: USA vs Venezuela
  • 6:30 PM: Canada vs Costa Rica
• June 25
  • 2:30 PM: Puerto Rico vs Venezuela
  • 4:30 PM: USA vs Mexico
  • 6:30 PM: Canada vs Dominican Republic
• June 26
  • 2:30 PM: Mexico vs Venezuela
  • 4:30 PM: USA vs Puerto Rico
  • 6:30 PM: Costa Rica vs Dominican Republic
• Semi-finals and Medal Rounds: June 27-28

This event is a significant opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills on an international stage. Historically, competitions like this have helped launch the careers of many successful volleyball players. According to a recent survey from Volleyball Canada, such tournaments increase visibility for young talents, paving the way for future opportunities.

Fans and supporters are anticipated to create an electrifying atmosphere at the venue, much like previous years, where the camaraderie among fans often steals the show. You can find more about the tournament details and watch live streams on Volleyball Canada’s official page.

Let’s cheer on Remy, Maya, and the entire team as they embark on this exciting journey!

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