Five talented student-athletes will be joining the Warrior women's golf program for the 2017-18 season.
SALEM, Ore. – Corban University head women's golf coach Tom Graves announced the 2017 Warrior women's golf recruiting class on Tuesday morning, naming five players that would be joining the Warriors for the 2017-18 campaign.
"After losing a large part of our roster due to graduation/transfers, we have been blessed with successful recruiting efforts to 'reload' our women's program," said Graves. "We are very optimistic for the 2017 recruiting class. It is a very diverse group, with two transfers and three incoming freshmen. We are confident this class will help seamlessly carry on the tradition of success we have created on our women's golf team. We are excited for the positive contributions they will make to our program and university."
Bethany Bullers – 5' 8" – Julian Charter High School – La Quinta, Calif.
Hailing from the desert in southern California, Bullers joins the Warriors ready to make an impact right away. While once shooting a 73 in the pouring rain during a round, Bullers collected All-League accolades during each of her three years she played golf in high school. She also advanced to the State Championships during those three successful years, earning the coach's award two of the three years.
Bullers plans to major in Business Finance at Corban.
Coach Graves had this to say about Bullers:
"Bethany comes to our program after taking a year off after high school to hone her golf game. She had an illustrious junior golf career down in Southern California and she will most definitely make an immediate impact on our top five. Bethany is a dedicated and driven individual both on and off the course. Those qualities will serve her very well as she enters into a new chapter of her life. We expect very big things out of Bethany in her four years at Corban. Welcome to our golf family, Bethany!"
Jocelyn Dacuag – 5' 0" – Kentwood High School – Kent, Wash.
Coming to Corban following a standout high school career, Dacuag is set to make an immediate impact with the Warriors. While leading her team to the League and District Championships during the 2015 and 2016 seasons, she collected the Covington Cup Player of the Year honors during the 2016 campaign. On top of earning a varsity letter during each of her four years, she placed in the top-10 at the District Tournament and qualified for the State Championships all four years as well.
Dacuag plans to be a Pre-Med/Marketing major at Corban.
Coach Graves had this to say about Dacuag:
"Jocelyn had a great high school golf career in Washington, and we believe she will be fighting for one of our top-five spots right away. We were very impressed by her short game around the greens when she visited this winter. She has a lot of potential because of her drive and determination to improve her golf game. We are excited to welcome in Jocelyn to our family, and are confident she will fit right in at Corban for the next four years of her life. Congrats on your decision, Jocelyn, we are ecstatic to have you on our team!"
Karly Easterday – 5' 0" – South Kitsap High School – Olympic College – Port Orchard, Wash.
Easterday joins the Warriors after playing two years collegiately at Olympic College. On top of garnering collegiate experience, Easterday was a standout for her high school team in Washington during each of her four years, qualifying for the State Tournament during her time there. She earned a varsity letter each year and was the team captain during her junior and senior seasons.
Easterday plans to major in Mathematics at Corban.
Coach Graves had this to say about Easterday:
"Karly becomes a member of our women's golf team after a successful two-year playing career at Olympic College. When she came to visit Corban, we were very impressed by her intellectual 'smarts,' her overall demeanor and leadership, and her short game on the golf course! She will be a great addition to our program for her final two years of eligibility. We cannot wait to have you aboard, Karly!"
Raelyn Lambert – 5' 3" – Ridgeview High School – SWOCC – Redmond, Ore.
Coming to Corban as a transfer from Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC), Lambert originally hails from central Oregon. While golfing all four years during high school, she garnered valuable collegiate experience while at SWOCC. Lambert joins the Warriors with sophomore eligibility.
Lambert plans to major in Sports and Recreation Management at Corban.
Coach Graves had this to say about Lambert:
"Raelyn joins our team after playing two years of Junior College golf at SWOCC. It has been very fun to watch her improvements over the last two years and we are thrilled to have her be a contributor to our success at Corban. Raelyn is a very bright individual, and will be a great all-around addition to our roster for the next two years. We are thrilled to have you as a Warrior, Raelyn!"
Alexis Gonzalez – 5' 3" – Cole Valley Christian High School – Meridian, Idaho
A versatile high school athlete, Gonzalez is set to join the Warriors following a successful playing career in Idaho. While leading her team to the 2A State Championship in golf, she played golf for three years during high school. In addition, she played both basketball and volleyball during her high school career.
Gonzalez plans to major in Psychology at Corban.
Coach Graves had this to say about Gonzalez:
"Alexis comes in to our program as a true freshman from the great Boise area. When we met her a couple of months ago, we fell in love with her personality and her warm, bubbly presence. Alexis' golf game has a lot of potential and she most definitely has a strong desire to grow in her skills and contribute to our team's success. We could not be happier to have you joining our tradition, Alexis!"