JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 11, 2007) - East Tennessee State University women's soccer head coach Heather Henson announced the addition of Caitlyn Epps as the latest addition to the Buccaneer squad for the 2007 fall season.

Epps was a four-year letterwinner at Cookeville High School and was the captain of her team during her senior season. She was named to the All-District Second Team following the 2005 and 2006 seasons and was an All-District Honorable Mention in 2004. She was also a three-year letterwinner in track.

"I am very excited Caitlyn has decided to be a part of our soccer program," said Henson. "She has the energy and determination to develop her game to its fullest potential. I feel that Caitlyn will add intensity and drive to our team and every training session we have."

Caitlyn Epps * Defender * Cookeville, Tenn. * Cookeville HS * Murfreesboro Strikers

Prep: Four-year letterwinner at Cookeville HS�coached by Grant Kelly�captained her team during her senior season�was named to the All-District Second Team in 2005 and 2006�was an All-District Honorable Mention in 2004�earned the Coaches Best Defender Award in 2006�named the Defensive MVP in 2006�was a member of the Murfreesboro Strikers�coached by Ed Elam�was also a three-year letterwinner of the Cookeville HS track team�set the school record in the 800 meters�was named the Best Distance Runner in 2005�was named the team MVP in 2005�was a Girls State delegate, and was named to the honor roll every quarter throughout high school...community service includes serving as a volunteer referee and working with the church.

Personal: Born on May 18, 1989�major is undecided�daughter of Larry and Tracy Epps.