By Jesse McGowan

NEW RECRUIT

Women T-Wolves secure Victoria-born midfielder

Jun 24, 2019 | 7:43 PM

The University of Northern British Columbia Women’s soccer team has bolstered its lineup for the upcoming year, officially announcing the commitment of talented midfielder Kaya Oror Martin for the 2019-2020 Canada West season.

The Victoria native, who will enroll in UNBC’s Environmental Engineering program this fall, visited the Prince George campus and cited her interactions with the Timberwolves as a major factor in her decision to commit.

Timberwolves coach Neil Sedgwick identified Oro Martin as a youth player, suggesting she has long possessed the physical and mental traits to make her a contributor at the university level.

His newest recruit, who he coached from her U13 to U16 years, is also a member of Vancouver Island FC of the Women’s Premier Soccer League. Sedgwick is a member of VIFC’s coaching staff, and is thrilled to add Kaya to the TWolves.

Standing five-foot-four, she uses her IQ and work rate to make an impact on the pitch. She hopes to use those attributes, as well as her keen eye for ball distribution, to her advantage with UNBC.

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A graduate of Glenlyon Norfolk School, she and her teammates were 2018 ‘A” Provincial Champions. Oro Martin, who is a product of the Vancouver Island Wave, as well as Lakehill Women’s Premier, and the BC Soccer High Performance Program, understands there will be an adjustment period upon making the jump to Canada West soccer.

The honour roll student will join her new Timberwolves teammates in Prince George for training camp in the first week of August. The TWolves season is scheduled to kick off on Thursday, September 5th, at Masich Place.