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03/22/10-

(Left to right) Curt Flora, Britney Flora, LCU coach Jason Farr and Saundra Flora

Britney Flora, a senior at Heyworth High School and daughter of Curt and Saundra Flora, recently signed a letter of intent to enroll in Lincoln Christian University's nursing program and play volleyball for the Red Lions.

Flora, a member of the National Honor Society and a four-year honor roll student, has been a member of the Heyworth High School volleyball team for four years after playing for two years in junior high. She was a captain her senior year, when Heyworth posted a 25-5 season and they were co-conference champions at 11-1.

Flora is a member of the Heyworth Christian Church and is also a student leader in the youth group at McLean Christian Church.

Coach Jason Farr is very pleased to have a person of Flora's proven academic, spiritual and athletic ability joining his team, where he plans to use her as a libero or a defensive specialist.

02/10/10-

LINCOLN, IL. Sopha Hughes from Oblong, Il. Recently signed a letter of intent to enroll at Lincoln Christian University and participate in Women's Basketball and Volleyball. Hughes is a 5'11" center in basketball and a middle hitter in volleyball. She has played volleyball for four years and basketball for two years at Oblong High School, where she received many awards, including "Most Improved Basketball Player. In addition she also ran on the track team for four years. A Member of the National Honor Society (Honor roll four years) she was also chosen as the 2009 Homecoming Queen. In addition to her scholastic activities, Hughes is very active in her Church and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Basketball coach Amanda Bowman is very happy to have Hughes and expects her to be very involved in the basketball program as soon as she is on campus. Volleyball coach Jason Farr says the Hughes will be a great addition to his team, and will fit in well with his returning players and other recruits.

01/22/10-

Photo Courtesy - Justin Tierney/THE COURIER
Lincoln Community High School's Emily Sheley signs letter of intent to join Lincoln Christian University's Red Lions volleyball team in the fall. Read the report in the Lincoln Courier.