"Both of these young ladies come from a strong background of softball excellence as teammates on the NC Lady Blues Gold organization which became the first team in North or South Carolina history to qualify for the ASA Gold Nationals," said Peterson. "I will certainly look forward to having a first hand view of their progress. They will directly contribute to the tradition of academic excellence in the athletic program at Campbell University, and project to provide solid leadership in the campus community."

McGee, a native of Charlotte, N.C., has played four years of varsity softball for Northside Christian Academy already, competing as an eighth grader in 2004. The 5-foot-9 catcher earned Gatorade Rookie of the Year honors during that campaign, along with all-conference and all-state

"Taylor, a two time state champion from Northside Christian Academy, possesses outstanding athleticism and game changing ability with her throwing arm and power at the plate," said Peterson. "She will compete at catcher and in the outfield, and will be a significant threat in any batting order."

During her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons, McGee collected all-state and all-conference honors as well, helping the Knights to the North Carolina 2A State Championship in 2005 and 2007, finishing runner-up in 2006.

McGee owns a .545 on-base percentage with a .471 average at the plate through her high school career thus far, but already owns the school's home run and RBI record. She also lettered three years on the NCA volleyball squad (2005-07) and two with its basketball team (2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons).

Attending CU in the fall of 2008, McGee plans to pursue a degree in physical therapy.

Melton, a Lady Blues Gold teammate of fellow signee, McGee, also comes to Buies Creek from Charlotte, where she was a three-time all-conference selection, earning all-state and all-county recognition in her sophomore and junior years for 4-AA Hopewell High.

"Christina has been a force as a pitcher, first baseman and at the plate for North Carolina state softball power Hopewell High, alma mater of former Camel standout Jessica Huffman," said Peterson. "Christina will compete well as a hitter and in the field as a pitcher and first baseman. She is a top shelf individual on all accounts, and will be a welcome addition to Camel Country."

The 5-foot-7 pitcher, who also plays first base, has recorded a .420 batting average with a 1.1 earned run average on the mound, and has earned a slugging percentage of 1.000 to date, helping the Titans to a 61-13 combined record.

Melton will also begin in the fall of 2008, and is undecided on a major.