CONWAY, S.C. — When Atlantic Collegiate Academy launched its volleyball program, it set out to build a culture of athletic and academic excellence. Four years later, six seniors are seeing that vision through as the first class to complete all four years at ACA since the school opened its doors.
Ahead of Senior Night, ACA Athletics will honor Kayley Davis, Cora Fusaro, Bella Goebel, Zoey Rushman, Laney Skinner, and Julie Wunderlich — six student-athletes who have anchored the Armada's rise through the South Carolina High School League ranks.
A Rapid Program Ascent
The Class of 2027's high school tenure mirrors the program's dramatic growth across state classifications:
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2023 (Inaugural Season): Competing on an independent schedule during ACA's opening year, the founding squad laid the groundwork with a 6-8-3 finish. This season also included the first ever win in ACA Athletic History.
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2024 (Class 2A Debut): Jumping into SCHSL competition, ACA announced its presence on the state stage, compiling a 24-10-2 record, school's first region championship and advancing to the Lower State semifinals (Elite Eight).
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2025 (Class 2A Final Four Run): The Armada put together a dominant 24-6 campaign, capturing a region championship and pushing all the way to the Class 2A Lower State finals (Final Four).
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2026 (Class 3A Realignment): Reclassified up to SCHSL Class 3A for their senior year, the Armada have maintained their standard of excellence, holding a 17-6 record and the No. 3 ranking in Class 3A as postseason play approaches.
Over the past four seasons, the Armada have compiled 71 total victories while establishing ACA volleyball as a statewide contender.
Meet the Class of 2027 Seniors
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Kayley Davis— The Conway native and Grand Strand Juniors product has appeared in 14 sets on the right side this season, tallying eight kills, four assists, three digs, and two block assists. Off the court, the prospective nursing student lists Taylor Swift as her favorite artist, enjoys eating steak, and plans to attend nursing school to become a Registered Nurse.
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Cora Fusaro— Fusaro has appeared in 15 sets during her senior campaign, recording nine serves, four digs, two assists, and a block assist while providing steady back-row energy for the Armada squad.
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Bella Goebel— Goebel has logged 48 sets this season, anchoring the defense with 94 digs (2.0 per set) and 111 serve receptions alongside 11 service aces.
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Zoey Rushman— A primary floor general for all 58 sets this season, Rushman leads the senior class with 211 assists (3.6 per set) and 15 aces, while contributing 40 kills and 56 digs.
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Laney Skinner— Skinner has recorded 22 kills, 26 digs, and six blocks across 46 sets in 2026 while maintaining a perfect serve reception percentage. The A Honor Roll student and Student Council leader enjoys teriyaki wings and arts & crafts, double-knots her shoes before every game, and owns a 20-pound cat named Larry.
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Julie Wunderlich— Wunderlich has logged 24 sets in 2026, contributing 11 digs, four blocks, and a flawless 100% serve percentage. The Dean's List student and Coast United defender enjoys drawing and painting, lists Grey's Anatomy as her favorite show, prays before every match, and plans to pursue a career as a NICU nurse.
About Atlantic Collegiate Academy: Atlantic Collegiate Academy (ACA), located in Conway, S.C., serves high school students in a safe, small and family-centered setting. Our students seek the opportunity and challenge of rigorous curriculum, high academic standards and elite athletics while also earning up to two years of college credit. ACA serves students in grades 9-12 using an honors curriculum in 9th and 10 grades with a dual enrollment curriculum in 11th and 12th grades.
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