Brittany DeRupa (pictured) has signed with the women's soccer program at Madonna.

LIVONIA, Mich. - - Madonna women’s soccer coach Paul Thomas announced today that he has signed Brittany DeRupa to a letter of intent. DeRupa (Trenton, Mich.) will continue her academic and athletic careers at Madonna University starting this fall.

“Brittany is a great addition to our program,” said Thomas following the signing. “She will fit in well with our program and is the kind of student-athlete we are looking for in the Crusader program. Our staff looks forward to working with her this fall on the field.”

DeRupa is in her fourth year on the varsity squad at Trenton High School. She was named team most valuable player last season after being named the team’s most improved player as a sophomore. DeRupa has also been a two-time all-league selection and is serving as a team captain on the pitch this season. She is also a standout on the hardwood, earning all-league honors as a sophomore, junior and senior and was selected the basketball team’s MVP this season. The 5-10 midfielder plans to study education at Madonna.

Last season MU advanced to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference semi-finals for the second straight season.