LIVONIA, Mich. -- Madonna University head women’s golf coach Scott Marzolino announced the signing of Jillian Kloc (Belleville, Mich.) for the first commitment of the 2007-08 freshman class. 

Kloc is a senior at Belleville High School and is currently preparing for her second season of golf at the varsity level. 

“Jillian is the perfect combination of a student-athlete that excels in academics and athletics,” said Marzolino.  “She has an excellent attitude and will bring excitement to the Madonna women’s golf program next fall.”

The former softball standout at Belleville HS switched to golf before her junior season only to place ninth at the Mega Red Conference Tournament in her first year at the varsity level.  Kloc averages 91 over 18 holes and has a career best of 41 over nine holes.

“Jillian is a very strong player off the tee,” said Marzolino.  “She has a great willingness to learn and improve which will help her succeed in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.”

Kloc, who is the daughter of John and Pamela Kloc, has already been accepted to the Madonna University School of Nursing and is excited about attending the Livonia campus next fall and playing golf at the collegiate level.

“When I visited Madonna I felt very comfortable,” said Kloc.  “Everyone on campus was very friendly and it was very welcoming atmosphere.  I also really like the small class size and the personal attention I will be able to receive from each of my professors.”

Kloc is the President of the National Honors Society at Belleville High School and is also a member of the Student Council.  She has received the Daughter of American Revolution award, the Rotary Youth Leadership award and was named an Outstanding Leader of Belleville High School.

The Madonna women’s golf team is currently preparing for the spring 2007 season after earning five straight top 10 finishes to close out the fall 2006 season under Marzolino.