(Crookston, Minn.) - The University of Minnesota, Crookston Golden Eagle Women's Tennis program announced today the signing of Katelyn Johnson from Monticello, Minn. to a National Letter of Intent to compete for the Golden Eagles during the 2011 season.

Johnson is from Monticello High School of the Mississippi 8 Conference. She was named all-conference, all-conference honorable mention, team captain and also lettered her sophomore through her senior years.

Johnson plans to major in pre-veterinary medicine at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. She is the daughter of Dan and Sherri Johnson.

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics website at www.goldeneaglesports.com.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

All signees are contingent upon admission to the University of Minnesota, Crookston and compliance with NCAA rules, including certification by the NCAA Eligibility Center.

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