LMU SOCCER NEWS
LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF SPORTS INFORMATION
Sports Release February 25, 2008
Two Keepers Sign with LMU
 Andrew Livingston |
 Michael Watkins |
HARROGATE, TN - In 2007 the Railsplitters lost a very decorated goalkeeper in Brent Cole (Knoxville, TN. In to 2008, in addition to returning keeper Patrick Riesenberg, two more players will try to fill the void at keeper that was created with the loss of Cole.
Andrew Livingston, of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky and Michael Watkins, of Statesville, North Carolina are the latest to sign with Lincoln Memorial University for the 2008 season in an effort to once again emerge as the NCAA Division II Appalachian Region Champion.
Standing 6’2”, Livingston played at Anderson County High School where he was an all- state, all-conference, and all-region selection. At the club level, Livingston played for Mockingbird in Louisville, Kentucky. He was also an ODP Kentucky state member. According to his high school coach Brett Morris, “Andy is focused, aggressive, and a driven player. As intensive a competitor as we’ve ever had.” The son of Tim and Judy Livingston, Andrew will pursue biology as a major at Lincoln Memorial University.
A 6’1” goal tender, Watkins attended and played at West Iredell high where he was an all-region and all-conference selection while also earning the title of Defensive MVP. He played club soccer in Lake Norman, South Carolina as well as U-18 North Meck Soccer Academy. The son of Dennis and Pat Watkins, Michael will study marketing at Lincoln Memorial.
“Both keepers will bring talent and dedication to our roster,” says Head Coach Helio D’Anna. “We are confident about all three of them and feel we will be in great shape in the keeper area.”
The Railsplitters open on August 28 when they play host to Delta State University.
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For additional comments please contact,
Head Coach: Helio D'Anna
Phone: (423) 869-6245