Swimming Signs Fifth Member of 2005 Class

FAYETTEVILLE-The University of Arkansas swimming and diving team inked Emily Fletcher, the Lady Razorbacks first signee of the spring signing period.

Fletcher, a Kingwood, Texas native, joins the Lady’Backs as a two-time all-American and three-time all-state selection.

Arkansas swimming head coach Anne Goodman James said she is excited about signing Fletcher to the Lady’Back squad.

“We are very pleased to add Emily Fletcher to our roster,” Goodman James. “Emily is an outstanding swimmer, student and team leader.”

Goodman James said she expects Fletcher to swim in the IM and butterfly events for the Lady’Backs after swimming for the Blue Tide Aquatics swimming club team.

“Emily is a very versatile swimmer who will be a fantastic addition to our lineup in the individual medley events and butterfly,” she said.

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