Charlottetown native Victoria Barbour commits to Panthers
University of Prince Edward Island women's basketball coach Mark English is pleased to announce that Charlottetown native Victoria Barbour has committed to join the team for the 2015-16 season.
Barbour, a talented 5'7' guard who is currently enjoying a great season with the successful Colonel Gray Colonels, has been decorated throughout her high school career:
• 2012-2013 MVP, Colonel Gray Colonels
• 2012-2013 All Star, Moncton Ladies Basketball Classic
• 2012-2013 All Star, Capital City Classic Basketball Tournament in Fredericton
• 2012-2014 All Star, PEISAA Provincial High School Basketball (2012-13, 2013-14)
• 2012-2013 member of PEI Canada Games Team
• 2010-2011 Player of the Year, Basketball PEI (U14)
• 2010-2011 MVP, Basketball PEI U14 Provincial Tournament
• 2010-2011 All Star, Riverview Classic Tournament
Coach English comments, 'It is an exciting time here at UPEI for women's basketball and we are extremely excited to have Victoria join our team next fall. Her quickness and ability to finish around the basket is something that will make Victoria a tough guard in the AUS. She is a winner, and these are the qualities we are seeking in order to have our program remain a threat for years down the road.'
Barbour comments on her decision, 'My mom works at UPEI so I spent a lot of time there growing up. I took part in many of the Panther fun camps as well as the basketball and soccer camps. UPEI feels like home and academically, UPEI is one of the top schools so I felt it was the right choice. The basketball program is really impressive and I look forward to being a part of it!'
Barbour will be entering the Bachelor of Arts program at UPEI, majoring in Sociology.
About UPEI Athletics and Recreation
• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas
