Missouri Western women’s tennis coach Ron Selkirk has announced the signing of three players to the National Letter of Intent for the 2013 season. The Griffons welcome Meara Smith of Kansas City, Kan., Alyssa Dougan a transfer from Trenton, Mo. and Jody Goers of Blue Springs, Mo. to next season’s squad.
Meara Smith of Kansas City, Kan. played her high school tennis at Shawnee Mission East high school. She has lettered in tennis four years and has six siblings that play tennis at the collegiate level. She is undecided on a major at Western.
“Meara has played on the state champion Shawnee Mission East team for the last four years and comes from a family that is one of Kansas City’s premier tennis families,” commented Selkirk.
Alyssa Dougan a transfer from North Central Missouri College played her high school tennis at Trenton high school. In high school she was a four year letter winner winning the District 16 singles championship. She was also an All-News Press first team selection. She finished with 82 career singles victories and 110 career victories in both singles and doubles. During her senior season she was 27-7 in singles and 9-1 in doubles matches. She is a very good student who plans on majoring in business management at Western.
“Alyssa was a dominate player in northwest Missouri high school girls tennis for two years and will bring experience and depth to our team,” said Selkirk.
Jody Goers of Blue Springs, Mo. played her high school tennis at Blue Spring high school. She has lettered one season being named her team’s most improved player. She won eight matches a season ago. She is a member of the National Honor Society and lettered in academics. She plans on majoring in biology/health sciences at Western.
“Jody is an up and coming player whose game has really grown over the last year and is very determined to continue that improvement at the university level,” stated Selkirk.
“I am extremely pleased to have these three quality players committed to play at Missouri Western,” commented Coach Selkirk.
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