With three graduating seniors, the Hawkeye staff was looking to fill some holes during this season's recruiting. Head Coach Cindy Fredrick believes that three the players she has brought in for the 2007 season will be able fill the team's needs.
By losing both Jen Barcus and Melanie Meister to graduation, the staff needed to find talented young players at the middle position.
The first find was in the Hawkeyes' own backyard. Katie Kennedy of Iowa City was not only one of the best recruits in Iowa, but also one of the best in the Midwest. Fredrick spotted Kennedy during her first year as Hawkeye coach and knew she had to keep her in Iowa City.
"When you see someone that talented and they're right in your own backyard, you certainly don't want to lose them," said Fredrick. "She was a top priority for us and she came for an unofficial visit her junior year. We were ready to convince her of all the reasons to pick Iowa."
Building For the Future
11-27-2006, 05:50 PM
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