ELGIN, Ill. - In his first year as the Judson University women's cross country/track coach, Joel Cotton has signed two athletes for the 2010-11 season. Both Cassie Criminger (Buda, IL) and Caitlyn Christian (Grayslake, IL) will run for Judson.

Profiles of the athletes are below.

Won six combined letters in cross country and track for coach Dale Donner…helped team to 2006 cross country, track, and IHSA Regional Championships…earned Three Rivers Conference Cross Country Academic All-Conference award…two-time IHSA State Alternate in cross country…member of National Honor Society, Art Club, Spanish Club, musicals, newspaper, History Club, and chorus…given DAR award and Society of Academic Achievement award…daughter of Fred and Tammy Criminger…born on May 29, 1992…will major in Visual Art Communications.

Lettered two years in cheerleading for Jen Pietrowicz…received the most dedicated award and the Rams Sportsmanship award…team went to two State competitions…member of the National Honor Society, honor roll, and Spanish Club…daughter of Dave and Renee Christian…born on December 31, 1991…will major in Sports Management.