DURHAM WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL LANDS A BIG RECRUIT

OSHAWA, Ont. – Durham College women's volleyball head coach Shane Christopher is proud to announce that former Canadian youth national team member Leah Saar of Pickering, Ont. will be joining the Lords line-up this season.

"I am very happy to have Leah as part of our team," said Christopher. "Her experience and understanding of the game of volleyball will only make our team that much more competitive. She is a tremendous athlete and an amazing person. She will be a great fit with our team. After a couple years away from the game she loves, we are excited she will return playing as a Lord!"

Saar is a two-time member of team Canada, playing with the national youth team as a left-side hitter. Training with the national program in Winnipeg, she had the opportunity to play in several international tournaments including the NORCECA Championship in Austin, Texas.

Saar also played two seasons with the Ryerson Rams of the OUA. In her rookie year (2008-09), she finished in the top five in league scoring with an average of 2.95 kills per game. Following the season, she was named an OUA all-star and a member of the OUA all-rookie team. She led the Rams in kills (171), points (192) and aces (14), while finishing second on the team with 102 digs.

Her sophomore season with Ryerson was just as impressive as she was once again named an OUA all-star. She led the Rams in kills (149) and points (166).

Saar played club volleyball for the Durham Attack where she was team captain. Under Saar's leadership, the Attack won both provincials and nationals, where she was named MVP. She was a three-time recipient of the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) award of excellence.

The Pickering native also had the opportunity to represent Team Ontario in 2008, where the team placed first at the NTCC tournament.

The Lords will begin training camp on September 17 at the CRWC. The Lords will also host an alumni game on Saturday, September 29.

Source: Durham College