Congratulations to Catherine Thomson

Congratulations to Catherine Thomson, who has secured a soccer scholarship through FirstPoint USA to Delta State University! And Delta State are clearly excited about having the new addition to their team: The Delta State University Lady Statesmen soccer program and head coach Paul Babba have announced the addition of Catherine Thomson to the 2013 list of signees. A native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Thomson played for Banchory Academy in high school, captaining the team to the Aberdeenshire Senior Girls Cup in 2012, scoring four goals in a 5-1 victory in the final. Thomson played club for Aberdeen Ladies FC in 2012. Prior to that, she played for Deeside Girls FC. Thomson won the Golden Boot award at Deeside Girls FC for scoring 31 goals in a season. Thomson also helped the Deeside Girls FC to the Princes Trust Cup with a goal in a 2-0 win in the final. At Banchory Academy, Thomson also ran track and field and was the high school champion in the 100, 200, and 800-meter races, as well as the long jump. Thomson joins a list of now six signees, joining five that signed on national signing day in February. The Lady Statesmen will officially kick off the third season under Babba on September 5th at Mississippi College. - Read more on the Delta State website

Well done, Catherine! FirstPoint USA wish you the best of luck in the USA.

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