College of Saint Mary head swimming coach Rich Draper announced that nine athletes have signed to join the Flames in 2010.

"This is a great class we have coming in,” said Draper. “We have a lot of talent, potential and to top it off they are all great students. I expect us to be much better than last year. It is excited since we had a great year (2009) and the team did such a great job building a foundation for our team. We have established the work ethic in and out of the pool to make the team great."

The new signees will be joining a Flames swimming program that is coming off a successful first season and trip to the NAIA National Swimming Championships.

The 2010 College of Saint Mary Swimming Signees:

Kelsey Christiansen, Lincoln, Neb., Breaststroke

Rebecca Colvin, Nampa, Idaho, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Freestyle

Abbey Creglow, Lincoln, Neb., Freestyle

Elizabeth Cvrk, Sioux City, Iowa, Freestyle and Butterfly

Kasey Dickerson, Independence, Mo., Freestyle

Shawna Lach, Omaha, Neb., Backstroke

Kelly Lane, Omaha, Neb., Freestyle

Jessica Rocha, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Freestyle

Barbie Snyder, Cave Creek, Ariz., Freestyle and Butterfly