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Bulldogs Ink Three to National Letters of Intent
Nov. 11, 2004 On the first day of the national signing period (Nov. 10), Butler softball coach Tom Spencer received the signatures of three prep stars on national letters of intent. The trio will play the upcoming season at their respective high schools before arriving at Butler in August, 2005. Katie Bell, an infielder/outfielder from Lagrange, Ohio, Annie Dolan, a utility player from Bloomingdale, Ill., and Lindsay Schluge, an infielder/outfielder from Indianapolis, are the latest additions to Spencer's roster. "These three student-athletes provide us with much-needed speed and versatility," said Spencer, who enters his third season at Butler. "We're excited to sign these three and look forward to their arrival at Butler." Bell is a three-sport standout at Keystone High School, excelling in volleyball and basketball, in addition to her softball accomplishments. Bell is a two-time "All-Cleveland Plain Dealer" selection, in addition to earning honorable mention "All-State" accolades for the state of Ohio in 2004. Bell has also earned numerous county, district and conference recognitions.
Dolan will arrive at Butler from Glenbard North High School in Illinois. An academic all-conference selection in both basketball and softball, Dolan begins her fourth season as a varsity starter. A three-time all-conference selection, the 5-6 player has been named a Chicago top player by both the Chicago Sun-Times and the Chicago Tribune. Dolan has been a standout for the Beverly Bandits travel softball team. The team won their regional in 2004, advancing to the ASA Gold World Series. Dolan's travel team won the USSSA World Series in 2002. Schluge makes the short commute from Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. Having already earned three varsity letters, she has been designated as the team's captain for the upcoming season. In 2004, Schluge was recognized as an "All-Marion County" selection, in addition to the 2004 Metro Indianapolis "All-South" team. The ICGSA "All-District" selection already is the career batting average leader for Roncalli. Schluge is in the top ten percent of her class and earned two varsity letters for soccer in addition to her softball accomplishments. Butler opens the 2005 schedule, Feb. 19, at Tennessee-Martin. |
