Lakewood, N.J. - Head coach Dan Sempkowski announced today that local product,Yarlin Ozoria, of Lakewood, N.J. will be joining the Georgian Court University women's volleyball program this fall as the newest member of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference-champion Lions.

"Yarlin is one of the hardest workers, which shows in her academics, volleyball, and her ability to work as many hours as she does," stated Sempkowski. "We look forward to her following in (Lakewood native & Georgian Court senior) Shana Rayside's footsteps as she continues to improve these next four years here at GCU, using her athleticism to close the gap between the high school and college games."

A 5'10" outside hitter and right-side, Ozoria played her scholastic volleyball at nearby Lakewood High School where she not only led the Piners to 43 total victories, but leaves as the school record-holder for single-season (203) and career kills (354) and single-season (259) and career digs (361). For her efforts, Yarlin earned 2019 All-Division first team and 2020 All-Division first team (honorable mention).

 A star in the classroom as well, Ozoria is a member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Society, while also contributing to the Physiology Club.

When asked why she chose Georgian Court, Yarlin responded: "I chose GCU because it makes me feel at home when I'm there, along with the fact that it's also in my hometown."