June 5, 2008

CANYON, Texas - West Texas A&M University softball coach Kevin Blaskowski has announced the signing of Meghan Brown of Katy, Texas, Cinco Ranch High School, to a national letter-of-intent to attend WTAMU and play for the Lady Buffs during the 2008-09 academic year.

A three-year letterwinner at catcher and first base for coach Judy Whillock's Cougars, Brown led all District 18-5A batters with a .418 average during the 2008 season. Over the course of the season, she also tallied a district-leading four HRs while her 38 total hits ranked fifth in earning first-team all-District honors. She also set a District 18-5A single-game record by belting three-consecutive home runs in a game. By season's end she had earned Houston Chronicle and Athlete Connection Player of the Week honors and was selected as her team's Most Valuable Player.

Over her career, Brown led Cinco Ranch HS to three district championships, the 2007 Regional finals and was also a 2006 Academic all-District honoree.

She also played three seasons for the Katy Heat Gold, batting .395 during the recently completed 2008 season.

"Meghan is a very talented catcher," said WTAMU head coach Kevin Blaskowski. "She is a solid leader who will immediately compete for a starting spot in our lineup. She has the potential to be a solid contributor, both on and off the field."

Brown is the daughter of J.R. and Melisa Brown of Katy, Texas.

-WTAMU-