LETHBRIDGE, Alberta — The Freed-Hardeman University Lady Lion golf team has announced the signing of Canadian Ali Norris for the 2026-27 season.

In only her third year as a golfer, Norris took home the medal at the 2026 McLennan Ross Alberta Junior Tour Championship, finishing fourth at the 2026 Notah Begay III Western Canadian Championship, top-20 finishes at the Alberta Women's Open and Alberta U19 Championship. She earned back-to-back U19 Girls gold medals at the 2024-25 Southern Alberta Summer Games. She was also the 2025 Alberta High School North Central Zones individual champion, the 2024 and 2026 Alberta High School South Zone team champion, plus earned multiple junior tour victories.

Intending to major in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Norris has maintained a 3.90 GPA while being an accomplished musician by securing audition-based positions in the Chamber Choir and Jazz Choir.

Norris said of joining the Lady Lions, "I'm SO excited to become a Lady Lion! When I started playing golf just three years ago, I never imagined it would lead me to the opportunity to play university golf in Tennessee. What really stood out to me about Freed-Hardeman was the welcoming, close-knit atmosphere and how much Coach [Randall] Rhodes believed in me from our very first conversations. I wanted to find a university where I could grow as a golfer, pursue a degree I'm passionate about, continue growing in my faith, and feel like part of a family. FHU felt like the perfect place for that. Moving from Alberta to Tennessee will be a big adventure, but I can't wait to meet my teammates, make lifelong friendships, and represent FHU both on and off the course. I'm so grateful for this opportunity. Go Lions!"

"We're excited that Ali has made the decision to attend Freed-Hardeman," said Coach Rhodes. "She has an incredible passion for competing at the collegiate level and brings a wealth of experience and success in tournament golf. Her positive attitude, work ethic, and team focus will make her a great teammate."