WOLFEBORO, N.H. — After successful high school careers at Brewster Academy, two local girls recently signed their National Letters of Intent to play Division I soccer this fall.

Liz Lane signed to play for the nearby University of New Hampshire, while teammate Katy Bryan committed to Boston College.

Coming from Parsonsfield, Lane was a key member of the Brewster Academy team for all four years of her tenure.

Lane emerged as one of the best soccer players to come out of Brewster, leading the team to three Lakes Region titles, as well as New England titles in her freshman and senior seasons.

Lane also enjoyed a great deal of personal success with the Bobcats, breaking the all-time school record in goals scored (111) and assists (45).

For the second consecutive year, the Boston Globe named Lane the NEPSAC Class C/D MVP.

Although Lane is excited for the fall, she admits that she will miss her time at Brewster.

“My experience this past year at Brewster has definitely been bittersweet,” said Lane. “I’ve been trying to appreciate every moment and all of the people, especially my last high school soccer season. I’m very excited for what college will bring me next year.”

Looking ahead to college, Lane is ready for the challenge of Division I play.

“I am really looking forward to playing with and against great players, and becoming an even better player myself,” said Lane. “I’m always looking for new competition and new challenges, and I think next year will give me that.”

Bryan, a Sanford native, also made a big impact on the Brewster club. Like Lane, Bryan was a key member of the Bobcats’ New England title her fresh- man and senior years.

In her final three years, Bryan struggled with knee injuries, tearing her ACL three times.

Despite this misfortune, Bryan continued to work hard and made her presence felt on the team whether it was on or off the field. Although Bryan only enjoyed one full season in high school, her perseverance and talent was impressive enough to catch the eye of Division I schools including BC.

Bryan was also noticed by other outlets and was included in an article of the New England Soccer Journal.

Bryan looks forward to continuing her career at the next level.

“My Brewster career is not what you think it would have been,” said Bryan. “I’m really looking forward to becoming a better player next year and challenging myself.”

When reflecting on their Brewster careers, both will remember the success on the field, as well as the relationships they built with their coaches and teammates in the process.

“I will remember the wonderful people I’ve met, especially my soccer teammates and coaches,” said Lane. “I am so thankful to have had such a great high school soccer experience, and that wouldn’t have been possible without Coach Butcher, Coach Cooper, and all of the girls throughout my four years.”

“I will remember winning the New England Class C championships both my freshman year and senior year. Those were huge wins for Brewster and I am so glad I was able to be a part of it, both playing and not playing,” said Bryan. “I will remember the team spirit everyone had on and off the field. Most importantly coach (Matt) Butcher and coach (Laura) Cooper, they taught me so much about myself.”

— Sports Staff Writer Alex Sponseller can be reached at [email protected] or at 282- 1535 ext. 323. Follow the Journal Tribune Sports Department on Twitter @JournalTsports.