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May 5, 2005 SIUE Women's Cross Country Signs Four New Cougars EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women's cross country team bolstered its lineup for next season with the signing of four runners. Signing national letters of intent to come to SIUE are Elizabeth Williams (Mt. Vernon), Michelle Meador (Bowen), Katelyn Davis (Williamsville), and Chelsey Patterson (Sherman). Williams set personal records several times during the outdoor track season in the mile and the 3,200-meter run. Meador, of Southeast High School, figures to continue her development as a runner at the collegiate level. "Michelle comes from a small high school, and she hasn't had anyone to train with of similar ability," said SIUE Coach Eilleen McAllister. "When Michelle is surrounded by other Cougars next season, her development will continue to improve." Davis also is relatively young in "training" years, noted McAllister. The WIlliamsville High School standout decided to run track her senior year after starring in cross country and soccer. "Once she has a full year of running training under her belt, she will see continual improvement," said McAllister. Williams, Meador and Davis figure to step into the cross country program and then focus on distance races during the indoor and outdoor track and field season. Patterson and Davis were high school teammates at Williamsville. Patterson will be a middle distance runner for the track and field team. "Chelsey will make an immediate impact on the Cougar cross country team," said McAllister. "All four of these young women are key components in rebuilding the Cougar cross country program over the next couple of years," noted McAllister. SIUE placed sixth in last season's Great Lakes Valley Conference Cross Country Championships. -siue cougars- |