SE Lauderdale soccer player inks with MCC

(MERIDIAN)- The Meridian Community College women's soccer team announced the signing of a local player to the Lady Eagles program Wednesday.

MCC head coach, Alex George, started off his 2009 recruiting class with a signee from Lauderdale County who looks to continue the success the program has enjoyed in the last two seasons. The Lady Eagles have won back-to-back championships and had an appearance in the 2008 NJCAA District championship.

Lainie Simcox is a 5'10" midfielder from Meridian who played at Southeast Lauderdale High School. She was named First Team All District and Best Offensive Player while in high school.

“I’m excited to add Lainie to our list of incoming freshmen for the 2009 class,” said George.

“She runs well and is strong over the ball. She is just the kind of player we needed to add to our core of returning sophomores.”