Quincy University Hawks

2025 (Sophomore at Emmanuel): In his lone season with the Lions, Casas appeared in 12 matches and 31 sets, recording 39 assists (1.26 per set), one service ace, and 10 digs. He made his debut in an Emmanuel uniform against UC Santa Barbara (1/17/25), posting a season-high 17 assists and four digs.

2024 (Freshman at Aquinas): As a freshman, Casas appeared in 17 matches and 49 sets, totaling one kill, 87 assists (1.78 per set), eight service aces, 70 digs (1.43 per set), and one block for 9.5 points. He made his collegiate debut in a three-set win over Calvin (1/26/24), recording 14 assists and two digs. Casas logged a season-high 28 assists against Judson (2/2/24) and recorded a season-high 10 digs in a match against Calvin (2/6/24).

Personal: Ariq Casas is from Laredo, Texas, and attended United South High School, where he played for the Panthers. He is the son of Erik and Rosemary Casas and has a sister, Jazmine. Casas excelled academically, earning 12 consecutive A Honor Roll awards, five PBIS Awards, and graduating in the top 10 percent of his class of 798 with a 3.9 GPA while serving as a student committee officer. He also completed over 300 community service hours during his high school career.

On the court, Casas earned AVCA Watchlist recognition in 2023 and participated in both NTDP Beach and Indoor programs. He was named Libero of the Year and Best Defender for San Antonio Tribe in 2021 and was also selected to the 2023 Boys High School All-America Watch List while earning a Top 50 SportsEngine AES Power Ranking. Collegiately, Casas spent the 2024 season at Aquinas before competing at Emmanuel University (Ga.) during the 2025 season, where he earned Dean’s List honors four times and was coached by USAV Hall of Famers LaToya Terry and Antonio Gaetan.

Outside of volleyball, Casas follows the Texas Longhorns women's volleyball and LOVB Austin. His favorite athletes include Micah Ma?a, Madisen Skinner, and Manami Kojima.