Jack Zapala
THIS YEAR: Freshman Jack Zapala joins Azusa Pacific with the potential to have an immediate impact during his rookie collegiate campaign ... Is the tallest player on the Cougar squad ... Will likely ease into an impact role as he adjusts his game to the collegiate level.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 varsity seasons at Valencia High for head coach Annie Kellogg ... Was named the All-Santa Clarita Valley singles player of the year by Castaic's Signal newspaper after going undefeated without dropping a set as the Vikings' No. 1 singles player in 2008 ... Advanced to the CIF-Southern Section doubles quarterfinals, making it farther than any Foothill League team ever had ... As a 2008 senior, was selected to the All-Foothill League team and also won the league's doubles title with partner Tyler Gottshall ... Won league singles titles his final 3 seasons, earning team MVP honors each year ... Served as the Vikings' captain for his final 2 prep campaigns.
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 8, 1990, in Panorama City, Calif., to Krzystof and Joanna Zapala ... Has 1 older sister ... Majoring in business administration ... Enjoys photography and music.
