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The UBC Okanagan women's volleyball team has added another local star to their roster.
Marija Josipovic is set to join the Heat for the upcoming 2023-2024 season.
"We couldn't be more excited to welcome Marija to the program," said Steve Manuel, the head coach.
"She is a very driven student-athlete with tons of athletic ability and has been a valued member of our Junior Heat program for several seasons now."
Josipovic, a native of West Kelowna and graduate of Mount Boucherie Secondary, joins eight other Okanagan Valley athletes on the current Heat roster.
“She will add depth to our middle position and we strongly believe that Marija has all the tools to be an impact player in U SPORTS,” Manuel added.
The 6’1” middle comes to UBCO after a career with the Mount Boucherie Bears.
In her final year with the Bears, she was named a 'AAAA' volleyball provincial championship first team all-star after helping her team earn a silver medal.
"I chose to play for the Heat because of the coaching and team dynamic, it's a family atmosphere and everyone works together to be successful," Josipovic said.
"Here at UBCO, coach Manuel and his coaching staff truly work towards developing each student-athlete into their full potential.”
Josipovic, an honour roll student, will be completing her Bachelor of Science degree at UBCO.
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