Ashley Houston (Fort Madison, Ia./Fort Madison High School) has signed an athletic letter of intent to compete for the Grand View women's track & field program in 2008-09. Houston is a three-time Class 3A state qualifier for Fort Madison. She qualifed for the 2008 Iowa State Championships in the Shot Put and ran the lead leg on the Bloodhounds 4x100m Relay team. Houston also holds the school record in the Shot Put and is a three-time Southeast Conference Champion in the event.

Grand View throws coach Seth Roberson said, "Ashley is a very good athlete who has a lot of potential in multiple events at the collegiate level. She is a hardworker and a good student who will be a great fit as a Viking!"