With six players graduating from the Heat, each and every new addition during the off-season will be key for the UBC Okanagan women's volleyball program.
Among head coach Steve Manuel's top recruits for the 2016-17 Canada West campaign is Immaculata senior Natalie Livingston.
The 6-foot-1 right side and setter medaled with the Mustangs for five straight seasons at both the provincial high school and B.C. Catholic school levels.
Livingston has collected her share of all-star recognition and individual awards, including being named tournament MVP at the 2016 B.C. A girls championship.
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