AUSTIN - St. Edward's University is pleased to announce the signing of Lindsey Heye of San Antonio (Churchill High School) and Lauren Myrick of Austin (Westwood High School) to letters of intent to attend St. Edward's University and play softball for the Hilltoppers beginning in the 2002-03 academic year.

Heye, daughter of James and Catherine Heye, is a four-year starting letterman and was named First Team Softball All-District, Academic All-District and San Antonio Express-News Player of the Week. She was a member of the National Honor Society and Winners Circle. She plans to major in mathematics. St. Edward's Softball Head Coach Donny Bruce said, 'Lindsey is tremendously smart. She has a feel for the game that many young ladies her age really don't have. She will prove to be a valuable asset for our pitchers.'

Myrick, daughter of Jerry and Donna Myrick, is a three-year varsity softball member and was named First Team All-Cen-Tex Softball All-District and Academic All-District. She has been a volunteer for Coats for Kids and sings in St. Theresa's church choir. She plans to major in biology/pre-medicine. Bruce said, 'For the past year we have watched Lauren grow into one of the best hitters in the state. She has a very relaxed, authoritative swing. She will do well in college pitching.'

St. Edward's University is an independent Catholic liberal arts university of 4,100 students in Austin. It was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross.

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