The Nipissing Lakers men’s volleyball team continues to add this off-season, securing another quality recruit.
The Lakers are excited and proud to announce the addition of outside hitter, Ben Clark, who will join the Lakers for the 2025-26 OUA season.
A product of Owen Sound, ON, Clark is excited to take the next step in his academic and athletic career.
“I am very excited and optimistic about what’s to come. I have heard and observed nothing but great things about this program from alumni, current players, and competitors alike,” Clark said. “I’m eager to see what the next four years bring.”
Graduating from the Kitchener-Waterloo Predators, Clark will be enrolling in biology when school begins in the fall.
He explained that having played multiple positions has given him a lot of opportunities and skills he can bring to the Lakers when he joins the team.
“I see myself as a dynamic player. I’ve been fortunate enough to play Libero, Outside and Opposite throughout my four years of club volleyball,” Clark noted. “I hope to contribute strong service reception and smart attacking from the left side.”
Lakers head coach Eric Yung believes Clark can bring flexibility to the team which is a nice addition moving forward.
“We are impressed with Ben’s versatility, having experience on both pins will bode well for him,” he said. “We look forward to having Ben on campus in the fall and be part of his development.”
Clark earned both junior and senior male athlete of the year awards during his time in high school and also competed at the provincial level.
The newcomer believes the Lakers have potential moving forward to be one of the OUA’s top teams and is excited about being a part of it.
“I’m very fortunate to be joining a young and elite team as they enter their prime. I believe this team has the potential to bring home an OUA medal this season and beyond,” Clark said. “As for myself, I hope to develop my technique and physicality to better contribute to the team.”
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