Spring 2008 looks to be an exciting season for Vixen athletics as lacrosse, softball and tennis aim to build upon last spring’s successes.

Softball kicks off Saturday, Feb. 23, at Meredith. The Vixens return seven starters, including junior Melissa Viar (Madison Heights, Va./Amherst County) who hit .333 for the Vixens’ last season and led the team in runs scored. Last year’s core are joined by a talented group of first-years who are poised to make an impact.

Tennis’ season begins at home on Wednesday, Feb. 27 with Ferrum. First-year head coach Andy Mays welcomes back last season’s No. 1 player, Virginia Edahl (Charlotte, N.C./Providence) and 2006’s No. 1 player Caroline Byrd (Virginia Beach, Va./Norfolk Academy) who was abroad last spring.


Virginia Edahl '10

Lacrosse opens its season Saturday, March 1, hosting Virginia Wesleyan. Second-year coach Hillary London returns 10 players from last season’s squad. Vixen Ellie Donahue (Richmond, Va./Trinity Episcopal) returns for her senior season. She scored 35 goals and assisted seven others a year ago.