Crouch, a native of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was named to the Ohio Capital Conference Second Team and the All-District Honorable Mention list after averaging an 81 this past fall at MVHS. Among the highlights from his season, Crouch fired a 70 to finish tied for runner-up at the Kent Miller Colonial Fall Invitational as he helped the Yellow Jackets capture the team championship with a 289 total. Crouch, who has competed in the Ohio Juniors and the Junior Publinks, was also an OCC Honorable Mention pick as a junior.

“I am very excited to have signed Matt to join our golf program,” said MVNU golf coach Mark Stiverson, who is in his fourth season at his alma mater. “Not only is he a solid golfer, he is a solid individual who will only make the campus community stronger. Matt has a strong work ethic and a great golf heritage. I will enjoy watching Matt play and become one of the top players in the conference. He also has a very good support system and that is always important, especially in the mental side of golf. (This signing) was a great day for MVNU and its golf program.”

“There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Crouch of his college choice. “It has a very nice campus and the golf program is very promising.”

The MVNU golf program finished the 2007-2008 campaign with a 70-35 overall record. The Cougars also finished fourth in the American Mideast Conference/NAIA Region IX Tournament.