Cowgirl basketball, volleyball announce signees
It was a busy week for the University of Wyoming women's basketball and volleyball squads, as both programs announced the addition of new Cowgirls.
Signing to play basketball next year for Joe Legerski was Hays, Kan., guard Kayle Hoffman, while head volleyball coach Carrie Yerty announced that Lakewood, Colo., setter/libero Rachel Keyes will come on board next fall.
Hoffman,at 5-foot-10, is a three-time first team all-league selection while attending Thomas More Prep-Marian High School. She was also selected first team all-area by the Hutchinson News and Hays Daily News. As a junior, Hoffman was a first team all-state selection while helping her team to a 21-1 record overall and the runner-up spot in the 3A State Championship.
She averaged 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists during that time. She was selected to several All-Tournament teams during the past couple of years. Besides lettering in basketball, she also earned letters in softball and volleyball. In softball, she earned first team all-state, all-league and all-area honors three times, while helping her team to two state championships in 2007 and 2008. During her sophomore and junior years, she was selected first team all-league in volleyball. An excellent student, she is a member of the President’s Honor Roll, while being involved in several scholastic activities.
“We are pleased to had Kaylee Hoffman to the Wyoming basketball program,” said Legerski. “She has great size and plays with a great deal of intensity, while providing depth at the guard line.”
Keyes, 5-7, is a four-time first team All-Centennial League selection while attending Mullen High School. Her team is currently 23-3 overall and earned a share of the Centennial League Championship. They won the Regional Championship last weekend and go into the 4A State Championship as the second seed. She was named to the AVCA All-American Watch List, RMR Junior Qualifier All-Star Team and a RMR Junior Regional All-Star in 2009.
A first team 4A all-state and all-tournament Team selection in 2008, she helped her team to the runner-up spot in the state tournament. A three-time team captain, she is coached by Vilis Ozols. Keyes played for the Juggernaught volleyball club. An excellent student, she is a member of the National Honor Society, the First Honor Roll and was named Academic All-State First Team in 2008-09.
“Rachel is a very dynamic athlete who has the versatility to play at the libero, setter and outside hitter positions,” said Yerty. “She has competed and played at a high lever with one of the top club programs. We are thrilled to have her in the Wyoming program. She will challenge for playing time as she is an incredible floor leader, and has a positive and spirited attitude.”
Signing to play basketball next year for Joe Legerski was Hays, Kan., guard Kayle Hoffman, while head volleyball coach Carrie Yerty announced that Lakewood, Colo., setter/libero Rachel Keyes will come on board next fall.
Hoffman,at 5-foot-10, is a three-time first team all-league selection while attending Thomas More Prep-Marian High School. She was also selected first team all-area by the Hutchinson News and Hays Daily News. As a junior, Hoffman was a first team all-state selection while helping her team to a 21-1 record overall and the runner-up spot in the 3A State Championship.
She averaged 16.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists during that time. She was selected to several All-Tournament teams during the past couple of years. Besides lettering in basketball, she also earned letters in softball and volleyball. In softball, she earned first team all-state, all-league and all-area honors three times, while helping her team to two state championships in 2007 and 2008. During her sophomore and junior years, she was selected first team all-league in volleyball. An excellent student, she is a member of the President’s Honor Roll, while being involved in several scholastic activities.
“We are pleased to had Kaylee Hoffman to the Wyoming basketball program,” said Legerski. “She has great size and plays with a great deal of intensity, while providing depth at the guard line.”
Keyes, 5-7, is a four-time first team All-Centennial League selection while attending Mullen High School. Her team is currently 23-3 overall and earned a share of the Centennial League Championship. They won the Regional Championship last weekend and go into the 4A State Championship as the second seed. She was named to the AVCA All-American Watch List, RMR Junior Qualifier All-Star Team and a RMR Junior Regional All-Star in 2009.
A first team 4A all-state and all-tournament Team selection in 2008, she helped her team to the runner-up spot in the state tournament. A three-time team captain, she is coached by Vilis Ozols. Keyes played for the Juggernaught volleyball club. An excellent student, she is a member of the National Honor Society, the First Honor Roll and was named Academic All-State First Team in 2008-09.
“Rachel is a very dynamic athlete who has the versatility to play at the libero, setter and outside hitter positions,” said Yerty. “She has competed and played at a high lever with one of the top club programs. We are thrilled to have her in the Wyoming program. She will challenge for playing time as she is an incredible floor leader, and has a positive and spirited attitude.”
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