I’ve lived all over—Missouri, Nevada, California, Texas, Florida, and finally Oklahoma.
My family moved a lot, but the one constant was soccer. I started playing when I was 3, and since then, it’s all I’ve wanted to do.
My mom and dad were both athletes. My mom has always been my calm presence—the steady, encouraging voice on the sideline.
My dad was my drive. We’d go on runs, spend hours on the field, and he pushed me to reach higher even when I didn’t think I could.
But it wasn’t until an ODP (Olympic Development Program) regional event that my life really changed.
IMG Academy coach Kim Dean saw me play and recruited me to join her team. She believed in me before I believed in myself and has become one of the most influential people in my life.
That was the start of everything.
Becoming a Sooner
When it came time to choose a college, Oklahoma felt like it was already part of my story. My dad’s from Oklahoma, and he’s always been a huge OU football fan.
So when the Sooners started recruiting me, it just clicked.
Due to COVID, it wasn’t a traditional recruiting experience. I didn’t get the usual visits or face-to-face meetings; most of it happened over Zoom.
But I already knew one of the assistant coaches, who had worked with me at IMG. That connection made it feel right, even through a computer screen.
After restrictions lifted and I finally visited campus, I remember stepping onto the field and knowing I belonged.
The energy, the girls, the coaches—it all fit.
Even after a coaching change, I stayed. I’m not someone who believes the grass is always greener. I wanted to give the new staff a chance and keep building on what I’d started.
Looking back, that decision was definitely the right one. It shaped my entire OU experience.
Consistency and Leadership
I’ve started every match in my career except one. That’s not something I take lightly.
In a sport where injuries and changes happen all the time, I know how fortunate I’ve been to stay healthy and consistent.
But for me, consistency isn’t just about minutes or starts—it’s about mindset. My teammates know what they’re getting from me every day.
I’m steady. I’m reliable. I do my job.
When I first arrived as a freshman, I was asked to perform right away. There were seniors leading the way, and I was focused on doing my part.
Over time, as those players graduated, that responsibility shifted to me. I learned how to balance performance with leadership—how to set a standard by example.
That’s what being a Sooner has taught me most: to value the work you put in day after day, even when no one’s watching.
Breaking the Record
The all-time assists record had been on my radar since freshman year.
That season, I tallied the most assists in a season in program history, and my coaches told me, “You could really chase this thing.”
So I did.
Every assist means something different to me. It’s a connection, a trust between teammates. You can’t do it alone—you rely on someone else to finish the play.
That’s why the record doesn’t feel like mine; it belongs to every forward and midfielder I’ve played alongside.
When I finally broke it, it came on a pass to Elle Canty, a freshman scoring her first goal.
I loved that moment. It felt full circle—me helping a younger player find her own breakthrough, just like others had done for me.
Senior Day vs. Texas
And then there was OU-Texas on Oct. 19.
It was Senior Day. My last match at home. Our biggest rival.
I’m usually the one setting up goals, not finishing them, but when the ball bounced around the box that night, instinct took over.
I made the run. I got there first. Naomi Clark found Luciana Setteducate, who made the perfect pass my way.
And suddenly, the net was shaking and the crowd was roaring.
For a second, everything stopped—the noise, the pressure, the years behind me.
Just pure joy.
To score the go-ahead goal on senior day, against Texas, wearing the jersey I dreamed about as a kid—that’s the kind of moment you play your whole life for.
It wasn’t just a goal. It was the perfect ending to a chapter I’ll never forget.
As I wrap up my OU career, I’m applying to medical school and exploring opportunities to keep playing a little longer. I don’t know exactly what’s next, but I’m excited for it.
What I do know is how I want to be remembered: as a kind and supportive teammate. Someone my teammates could trust, talk to, and count on.
Records and wins are amazing, but the relationships—the people you grow with—are what last.
That’s what these four years have been about for me.
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