ERIE, Pa. – Mercyhurst College men's and women's tennis coach Ray Yost has announced the signings of three women's players for the 2011-12 academic year.

Joining the nationally-ranked women's team will be Sarah Baich, Katelyn Caniford and Taylor Wedlake.

“These three young ladies will really add to an already strong team and will give us exceptional depth for the years to come," remarked Yost. “All three girls are exactly what we look for in a recruit with strong academics, good solid tennis foundations, and impressive competitive records. They are also exceptional young ladies.”

Sarah Baich – Pittsburgh, Pa. / Mt. Lebanon 

Played varsity singles (No.1 and No. 2) all four years at Mt. Lebanon High School
Led Mt. Lebanon to the Pennsylvania State AAA Championship final in 2010
Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Athletic League bronze medalist
Ranked No. 1 in the USTA AMD Girls 18 singles & doubles
High Honor Roll at Mt. Lebanon High School

Katelyn Caniford – North Canton, Ohio / St. Thomas Aquinas  

No. 1 singles player for St. Thomas Aquinas High School for four years
Named Most Valuable Player for three years
Three-year district qualifier in both singles and doubles (2010 Singles, 2008-09 Doubles)
NET All-Conference First Team
National Honor Society

Taylor Wedlake – Akron, Ohio / St. Vincent-St. Mary 

Currently ranked No. 12 in Girls 18 USTA - Northeast, Ohio
Four-year letterwinner at St. Vincent-St. Mary
Career wins leader at St. Vincent-St. Mary (69)
Two-time Ohio High School Athletic Association Sectional Champion
Four-time Ohio High School Athletic Association District Qualifier
Two-time team Most Valuable Player