Volleyball BC Athlete of the year and KSS students signs with UBCO

| April 18, 2017 in Sports

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Sadie Taylor-Parks is the newest addition to the Heat women's volleyball program after signing with her hometown school.

The 6’1” middle blocker from Kelowna Secondary, who plays and trains with the Junior Heat Volleyball club and was recently named the Volleyball BC award of excellence athlete of the year for 2016-2017 has committed to UBC Okanagan.

Sadie Taylor-Parks, the fourth ranked high school player in BC, when asked about her commitment said "As a part of the Junior Heat family I am feeling fortunate for the opportunity to play for the varsity team this fall. I look to bring positive energy and strong work ethic to the team as I learn new skills and improve my game. I am excited to call the Heat program my home for the next five years.”

The Heat women's volleyball, coming off of four straight Canada West Final Four appearances, will have their 2017/18 CW conference schedule released to the public on Wednesday, June 21.

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