Feb. 9, 2011

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis head coach Brooks Monaghan announced Wednesday that John Paul II High School defender Katie Donahue has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Lady Tigers. Donahue is the sixth of 13 signees for the 2011-12 signing class.

“She is another player we think can come in and make an immediate impact on this program,” Monaghan said. “She was recruited as a left back and has a lot of experience there after playing at a high level with her club team. She is another player that is not afraid to get stuck in on the tackle and loves to play forward. She serves a great ball and is very good in the air. She is the type of player that we look for as an outside back. I think Katie has a lot of potential and the right mentality and I think she has a very bright future as a Lady Tiger.”

Donahue, a Dallas, Texas native, led her prep squad to back-to-back Texas state titles, earning first team all-district and all-state honors in the process. Donahue continued her winning ways throughout her club career as well, leading Sting Royal 93 to a 2007Club National Championship. Coached by Kenny Medina, the Sting '93 also claimed the Region III title in 2007. Donahue is the daughter of Dan and Cathy Donahue.

2011-12 Signing Class
Signee	Pos.	Ht.	Hometown	High School	Club Team
Kylie Davis	F/M	5-6	L'lle-Bizard, Quebec, Canada	John Rennie HS	Lac St-Louis Lakers
	Notes: A L’lle-Bizard, Quebec, Canada, native, Kylie Davis was named the 2010 Quebec Female Player of the year. Davis helped the Renegades claim medals in 2007-10 play, including gold medal honors in the Provincial Championships in 2009. On the club level, Davis played for coach Rudy Doliscat and the Lac-St-Louis Lakers. Played in the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup in September of 2010 which was held in Trinidad and Tobago Davis helped the U17 Canadian National Team claim the CONCACAF Championship in 2010. She is a current member of the Canadian U20 National Pool. Davis is the daughter of Joanne and Steve Davis.
Alex Craig	B/M	5-8	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	Archbishop Jordan Catolic HS	Edmonton Victoria Soccer Club
	Notes: The Alberta, Canada native, Alex Craig received Rookie of the Year and MVP honors during her prep career. Craig also spent time with the Edmonton Victoria Soccer Club under head coach Rick Haxby. Member of the U13-U16 Alberta Soccer Association provincial teams from 2005-09 and played for the U18 Alberta, Canada Summer Games team. Earned seven Alberta Provincial Championships with the Sherwood Park Rangers (U12-U16). With the Edmonton Victoria Soccer Club, earned Major League Provincial Championship in 2010. Also earned the silver medal in the Women's Major League National Championship in 2010. Four-year member of the Canada Soccer Association National Training Centre-Praries (2007-11). Current member of the Canadian U20 National Pool. Craig is the daughter of Doug and Jennifer Craig.
Sarah Daane	M/B	5-9	Newman, Ga.	Northgate HS	GSA Phoenix
	Notes: Competed as a midfielder for Northgate High. Was a four-year letterwinner and all-state honoree. Played for coach Campbell Chapman on club team GSA Phoenix. Competed for US Youth Soccer's Olympic Development Program for six years. Member of the Georgia ODP State Team and Region III Team. Played with current Lady Tiger forward Rasheeda Ansari while with the GSA Phoenix squad. Daane is the daughter of Peter and Kari Daane.
McCall Gardner	GK	5-6	Duluth, Ga.	Peachtree Ridge HS	GSA Phoenix
	Notes: Earned four varsity letters at Peachtree Ridge High School where she played goalkeeper. Competed for the Gwinnett Soccer Association (GSA) Phoenix '93 squad with fellow signee Sarah Daane and current Lady Tiger forward Rasheeda Ansari. Coached by Campbell Chapman on the club level. Was a member of the 2007 U.S. Olympic Development Program Georgia state team. Daughter of Guy and Theresa Gardner.
Sam Watson	B	5-11	Flower Mound, Texas	Flower Mound HS	FC Dallas
	Notes: Led Flower Mound High to the regional semi-finals in 2008. Was team captain for Flower Mound High and played defender. Competed for FC Dallas and was the team captain under the guidance of coach Chris Ring. Member of the ECNL Final Four Showcase All-Event Team in 2009. Daughter of Tim and Sandy Watson.
Katie Donahue	B	5-9	Sachse, Texas	John Paul II HS	Sting '93
	Notes: Led her prep squad to back-to-back Texas state titles. Earned first team all-district honors in 2008 and 2009 and all-state honors in 2009. Played for the 2007 Club National Championship team Sting Royal '93. Also earned the Region III Championship in 2007 with the Sting '93 squad. Coached by Kenny Medina on the club level. Daughter of Dan and Cathy Donahue.