Beech Inks 11 in Early Signing Period

 
Capsules on each new Lady Bison are below:

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Kayla Lee
D, 5-5, Fr.-HS
Durant, Oklahoma (Durant HS)
 
Notes: Member of both Durant HS and Red Dirt Lacrosse…A & B Honor Roll recipient…Two-time Dean's Honor Roll at Kiamichi Technology Center.
 
Also Recruited By: Grand Canyon
 
Why OBU? "I chose Oklahoma Baptist not only for lacrosse, but also for the small class sizes, unlimited help with class work, state of the art nursing facility, the Christian environment, and the drive the school has to see each student succeed in whatever they choose to do. Who wouldn't want to be a part of such a wonderful university?"
 
Coach Beech on Kayla: "Kayla provides some nice depth for us in the defensive third. I've had the pleasure of coaching Kayla with Red Dirt this summer, and her growth from the start of the summer to now has been exceptional."

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Nina Handley
A, 5-4, Fr.-HS
Henderson, Nevada (Basic Academy)
 
Notes: Earned varsity letters in lacrosse and soccer…Lacrosse captain…2015 Division I Rising Star…Member of NHS…Advanced honors diploma recipient.
 
Why OBU? "I choose OBU because it was the ideal college for me! I loved the Christian based learning, the nursing program, and that it offers Lacrosse. I knew it was the place God intended for me to be!"
 
Coach Beech on Nina: "Nina brings a lot of versatility to her game. She played a few different positions for her high school team and that'll be a huge asset for us going forward."

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Erika Dobbs
M, 5-8, Fr.-HS
Fairview, Texas (Golden (CO) HS)
 
Notes: All-League lacrosse…Golden HS team captain…Golden HS team MVP…Played club lacrosse for Denver Summit and Team 180…Ranked third in Colorado in caused turnovers, 10th in ground balls and 21st in goals scored…Lettered in track at Denver Christian…Member of NSH…Academic All-League…Outstanding Academic Award…Paul Davis Team Sportsmanship Award.
 
Also Recruited By: Presbyterian, Mercer, Stetson, Campbell, St. Mary's (CA), Butler and Cincinnati
 
Why OBU? "I chose OBU because it was clearly the best overall fit for me. I visited lots of schools, but I immediately felt right at home at OBU. The campus, atmosphere, girls on the team and Coach Beech.... it all just came together for me."
 
Coach Beech on Erika: "Erika's a fantastic student-athlete who's achieved a lot both on the field and in the classroom. She's a high-character kid whose skill set has the ability to translate really well in the RMAC. We're excited she chose to call OBU home."
 

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Devin Miller
A, 5-10, Fr.-HS
Allen, Texas (Cornerstone Christian Academy)

Notes: Four-year letterman for Allen HS lacrosse…THSGLL state semifinalist…Team Captain for Allen HS…2017 Member of Team Texas at US Lacrosse Women's National Tournament…2017 soccer All-American…Varsity soccer captain for Cornerstone Christian Academy… Two-year member of Allen HS football team (kicker)…Member of the CCA varsity cheer squad…FCA leader…Senior student body representative…Three-year PALS member…Member of NHS, NJHS and National Charity League…Member of the Daughters of Our Living Lord and Savior.

Also Recruited By: Hofstra, Saint Mary, North Carolina Wesleyan, Grand Canyon and Colorado State

Why OBU? "I selected OBU because I wanted to spend my college experience in a Christian environment that will challenge me academically and offer me the opportunity to play lacrosse at the collegiate level. My sister attends OBU and will graduate in December. I am also excited to play for Coach Beech while I continue to pursue my lacrosse and academic goals in a Christian environment. I am originally from Oklahoma and I am delighted to return to my home state to be closer to family. My sister attends OBU and I am excited to be reunited with her and former Allen Lacrosse teammates. I am looking forward to attend next fall."

Coach Beech on Devin: "Devin's one who I've been keeping an eye on since her sophomore year when I saw her at a tournament down in College Station. She has great size and dodging ability and we'll look to increase those skills even more."

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Cameryn Hart
D, 5-7, Fr.-HS
Tulsa, Oklahoma (Bishop Kelley HS)
 
Notes: Heartland Lacrosse League semifinalist…Helped lead Bishop Kelley HS to a 12-1 record in 2017.
 
Also Recruited By: Midland, Hollins, St. Andrew's, Brevard College, Wartburg College and Ottawa
 
Why OBU? "I chose to come to OBU because when I visited, I fell in love with the campus, the atmosphere and the Bison community. I would knew I love attending Oklahoma Baptist, and would really enjoy continuing my lacrosse career here as well."
 
Coach Beech on Cameryn: "Cameryn's got great size and knows how to move having played both lacrosse and soccer. It's always great to get student-athletes from Oklahoma and we're happy to have Cameryn on Bison Hill."

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Madison Gordon
D, 5-8, Fr.-HS
Kansas City, Missouri (Lee's Summit North HS)
 
Note: First Team All-Metro Lacrosse…Had 55 ground balls, 24 caused turnovers and 35 draw controls in two years…Member of NHS…All-Metro Lacrosse Academic Team.
 
Why OBU? "I am very excited to attend a Christian University as well as the opportunity to continue playing lacrosse at the collegiate level. When I visited OBU I felt at home and cannot wait to start the next chapter of my life there."
 
Coach Beech on Madison: "Madison's a high-upside player who already has the makings of a great one-on-one defender. She's a multi-sport athlete and that's really helped with her footwork and ability to get low on ground balls."

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Lauren Scott
G, 5-8, Fr.-HS
The Colony, Texas (The Colony HS)

Notes: Member of Flower Mound HS and C2C club...Held a .743 save percentage with 58 saves as a junior.

Coach Beech on Lauren: "Lauren does a fantastic job of directing the defense and covering the whole goal. Not only that, she's also a great teammate who helps keep the rest of the team loose."

 

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Kiersten Steinbrugge
M, 5-5, Fr.-HS
Kansas City, Missouri (Lee's Summit North HS)
 
Notes: Four-time KCMGLA Semifinalist under head coach Steve Morgan…2017 KCMGLA Fall champions…Regional runner-up in cheer.
 
Also Recruited By: Benedictine College, Converse College, Ottawa, Maryville, Barton College, Missouri Valley College and Edinboro
 
Why OBU? "I chose Oklahoma Baptist University because it met all of the things I was looking for in a college, academic programs that I want to study, strong spiritual community as well as providing me an opportunity to continue my passion of playing women's lacrosse. I visited many college campuses and all it took was for me to visit OBU to know this needed to be my home away from home after graduating high school. OBU offered an environment that was exactly what I had been looking for. Coach Beech also made choosing OBU easy. He is a coach that I look forward to playing for in the 2019 season. He has been so helpful over the last few months answering any and all questions as it pertains to making a final college decision. I am so excited to say that I am committed to OBU! GO BISON!"
 
Coach Beech on Kiersten: "Kiersten is an incredibly hard worker. Her skill has increased exponentially over the summer and she's been around our camps and clinics so she already has some understanding of how we want our middies to play."

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Laurel Rosenthal
D, 5-8, Fr.-HS
Keller, Texas (Keller HS)
 
Notes: 2016 THSGLL Division II state champion…Four year member of Keller HS team.
 
Why OBU? "I felt as if it was my home right away."
 
Coach Beech on Laurel: "Laurel is a terrific defender who comes from a very competitive program at Keller. She has the athleticism and ability to also slide up into the midfield and succeed as well."

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Shay Morgan
A, 5-4, Fr.-HS
Kansas City, Missouri (Lee's Summit North HS)
 
Notes: Four-year varsity letterwinner…Second Team All-Metro Lacrosse as a junior…Varsity team captain…Member of NHS who ranks in the top 20 percent of her class…Principal's Honor Roll…International Baccalaureate student.
 
Also Recruited By: Rockhurst, Benedictine and Midland
 
Why OBU? "I decided to attend OBU for many reasons. Not only did I love the women's lacrosse team, and I have former high school teammates playing on the team as well. Coach Beech is a great coach and I look forward to working with him! He has a good vision for the team, and I feel that I can fit into that really well. My grandparents live in Midwest City also, so I will always have family close by. The campus was also perfect for what I was looking for in a college."
 
Coach Beech on Shay: "Shay's a coach's kid, and that really shows with how she reads the field from X. I've had a great time watching her progress throughout her high school career and I'm excited to see her continued growth at OBU."