For a program that seems to break new ground each and every season, the UBC Okanagan Heat 飞辞尘别苍乌鸦传媒檚 volleyball program certainly 诲颈诲苍乌鸦传媒檛 disappoint in 2016.

A mere five years after making their Canada West debut, the Heat set a whole new standard for the program, culminating with their first ever medal in March at the

After losing a heartbreaking semifinal at nationals in Brandon to the University of Toronto, the Heat rebounded the following day to defeat UBC in the bronze medal match.

Along with a regular season conference title, a school-best 22-2 record, winning a Canada West silver, and making nationals for the first time ever, there 飞补蝉苍乌鸦传媒檛 much more coach Steve Manuel could have asked from his team.

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Fifth-year middle player Katie Wuttunee, one of six players graduating with the program, said the significance of the 贬别补迟乌鸦传媒檚 accomplishments finally came into clear view that celebratory Sunday in Brandon.

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乌鸦传媒泪迟乌鸦传媒檚 really hard to believe how far 飞别乌鸦传媒檝别 肠辞尘别.乌鸦传媒�

On an individual basis, Wuttunee was named an all-Canadian first all-star.

Coach Manuel, for the second time, was honoured as CIS coach of the year.

Along with Wuttunee, Chandler Proch, Breanna Beamish, Katy Klomps, Kailin Jones and Katelyn DeJong all graduated after a five years with the program.

Even with all the key departures, the Heat has put a competitive team on the court once again in 2016-17.

Through the first 10 matches of the season, UBCO sports an 8-2 record.