Lee University recently signed three area soccer players to join the three-time defending NAIA champion women’s program.
Defender Michelle Spangler and forward Kathryn Healy of Notre Dame and Walker Valley forward Brianna Prugh signed with the Lady Flames, who finished the 2010 season 23-2-1.
Healy had 12 goals and seven assists while Spangler sparkled at center back for the Lady Irish, who advanced to four straight Class A/AA final fours during their careers. That culminated in a 12-7-3 record and the state championship last fall.
“I am so proud of both of these girls,” Notre Dame coach Jim Schermerhorn said. “They have been so dedicated to this team and were committed to continually improving their skills.
“We would never have achieved this level of success without them, and we are really going to miss them.”