May 8, 2006

West Texas A&M University head women's soccer coach Butch Lauffer has announced an additional signing to the 2006 recruiting class, as they Lady Buffs added a defensive player to their squad.

Natalie Gooch joins Erin Salyer as the second Keller High School player to sign with the Lady Buffs this offseason. Gooch played four years for the Lady Indians and received many defensive awards. Gooch's first three years on varsity she was a second team All-District selection. During her junior season, Gooch was selected as her team's MVP on the defensive side of the ball. This past season, Gooch was named 5-5A district Defender of the Year and was also named the MVP of the Lady Indians.

"Natalie comes from a very good high school team and club team. Both places she was required to have a good work ethic so she brings that to our program with her," said Lauffer. "Gooch will be competing for a spot on the left side either on defense or in the midfield. We are excited to have Natalie coming to our program as she is a good player and very good academically."

The WTAMU women's team ended its season with a 10-6-1 mark. For the first time in five years WTAMU did not play in the Lone Star Conference Tournament Championship game, as the second-seeded Lady Buffs were knocked off in the semifinals.

2006 Signing Class

Natalie Gooch MF/D Keller, Texas/DFW Tejanos

Erin Salyer MF/F Keller, Texas/ Andromeda 88

Lisha Jungman GK San Antonio, Texas/ Austin Capitals

Kendal Kitchens MF/F Lubbock, Texas/ High Plains Drifters

Kayla Sisco MF Amarillo, Texas/ High Plains Drifters

Kristine Pederson MF/F Vejle, Denmark

-WT-