GREENVILLE, N.C. -- East Carolina head volleyball coach Colleen Munson announced today the signing of three players for the 2003 season. Heidi Krug, Jamie Bevan, and Alisisa Harper all signed National Letters of Intent during the early signing period which ran November 13-20.

"We are so excited about our three signees," said Munson. "Each one has so much to offer our program. They are all competitors that being championship level experience."

Krug, a 5-8 setter from Kildeer, Ill., is a senior at Adlai Stevenson High School, where she helped her team to the finals of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 2A Sectional this season. She was named all-area and All North Suburban Conference in 2002.

"Heidi is such a fiery competitor and a leader on the floor," said Munson. "She will bring an understanding of what it takes to run an offense and will be a fine compliment to our program."

Bevan is a senior at Geneva High School in Geneva, Ill., where she was a teammate of current Pirate volleyballer Katie Jannusch. Bevan, a 6-2 middle blocker, was instrumental in leading her team to the finals of the IHSA Class 2A Sectional. She set school records for blocks in a single season with 158, and had a team high 181 kills during the 2002 season. Bevan was named honorable mention all-state and was a Daily Herald Tri-Cities All-Area Team Honorary Captain.

"Jamie is an offensive and defensive threat to any opponent," said Munson. "She will bring physical play and court intensity to our team."

Harper, a 6- 4 middle blocker from Dover, N.C., is the Pirates' only local signee this fall. A senior at West Craven High School, she was named all-conference and all-area in 2002. While at West Craven, Harper was a four year starter for the Eagles, and led the team in kills (208) in her final season, helping her team earn a berth to the state 3A playoffs.

"At 6-4, Alisisa brings tremendous athleticism and a love of the game," said Munson. "As a product of West Craven, we are happy to continue the relationship with Eastern North Carolina and ECU Athletics."