Bushnell University

2025: Played in in six matches as a sophomore, making two starts...appeared in 11 sets...recorded 23 kills with a career-high of eight against Simpson (Aug. 15) and Warner Pacific (Oct. 9)...earned Academic All-CCC and NAIA Scholar-Athlete honors...named to the Athletic Director's honor roll as a Distinguished Scholar Athlete (4.0 GPA) both semesters. 

2024: Played in 12 matches as a freshman, making one start...appeared in 21 sets...posted 12 kills...voted Most Improved and earned the Coaches Award...named to the Athletic Director's honor roll as a Distinguished Scholar Athlete (4.0 GPA) both semesters. 

High School Experience: Started four years on varsity at Kamiakin High for coach Morgan Schauble... during her senior year she was named the Most Valuable Player.

Personal: Born on March 1...daughter of April Dirksen and Mark Arland...enjoys hanging out with friends, hiking, biking and traveling...loves to bake...mom played basketball at Boise State...dad played minor league baseball...aspires to become a high school teacher and volleyball coach...majoring in teacher education. 

Favorite Movie: Parent Trap
Favorite TV Shows: Friends, Greys Anatomy
Favorite Singers: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Cereal: Fruity Pebbles
Favorite Beverage: Sprite
Favorite Candy: Nerd Gummy Clusters
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Favorite Athletes: Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull
Favorite Teams: Denver Broncos, Indiana Fever
Favorite Apps: Tik Tok, Snapchat
Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13