Mission Veterans Memorial setter Valerie De La Fuente signed a letter of intent Tuesday to play volleyball at Victoria College. Seated with De La Fuente are her parents, Yadira and Roel. Standing, from left, are VC assistant coach Skylar Chreene, VC head coach Josh Moore, Mission Veterans Memorial Principal Fidel Garza, Mission Veterans Memorial head volleyball coach Diana Lerma and Mission Veterans Memorial Athletic Coordinator David Gilpin.

Posted: Apr 03, 2019

VC signs Mission Veterans Memorial volleyball standout

MISSION – The Victoria College Pirates added the sixth player to their inaugural National Junior College Athletic Association team Tuesday by signing Mission Veterans Memorial setter Valerie De La Fuente to a letter of intent.

"I'm glad I have the opportunity to continue my volleyball and academic career," De La Fuente said. "I am excited to create unbreakable bonds with my teammates, become a better player, and I hope to represent my community well."

De La Fuente helped the District 31-5A Lady Patriots advance three rounds into the playoffs and compile a 39-5 record last season. She averaged 9.9 assists per set and added 47 service aces and 158 digs as a senior.

"I am excited to play at a higher level and be a part of the first team to ever play in the NJCAA," De La Fuente said. "I went to visit VC and had a chance to play with the team and I instantly knew I wanted to continue my volleyball career at Victoria College."

Victoria College will make its NJCAA debut at home on Aug. 22 against Wharton County College.