Ledbetter from Science Hill High School lettered three years while playing goalkeeper and defense.
She holds the ETSU records for saves in a season and career, fewest goals in a season, goals against average in a season and career and season shutouts.
The last athletic program started by ETSU was the women’s soccer team in 1997.
The Bucs soccer program had their best season in fall 2000, setting team records for wins, goals, assists, points and shots.
“We are thrilled to begin a new varsity program under Coach DeFeo,” said ETSU Athletics sDirector Todd Stansbury.
“We are confident that we will be competitive in the Southern Conference.”
The Bucs begin the season with 15 games on the road before they play their first home game at 2 p.m. on March 12 against Lambuth University.

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