SALEM, Ore. – Corban University head women's basketball coach Michelle Skyles announced her 2017 recruiting class on Wednesday, naming six players that would be joining the Warriors for the upcoming 2017-18 campaign.
"We are proud to announce the class we have signed for the 2017-18 season and are elated about the impact they are going to make," said Skyles. "We have a great core of players returning, and with the six new players that will be added into our program, we feel very blessed. We worked extremely hard to bring in not only great basketball players, but even more so, high-character people that all want to be successful. It is going to be awesome to work with our players each day, and I am eager to see how our team comes together in our second year here."
Emily Yost – 5' 11" – G – Skagit Valley College – Mt. Baker HS – Washington
Yost joins the Warriors following a standout NWAC career, as well as a great high school career. While being named the MVP of the NWAC North region and being named to the All-Tournament First-Team, she was also an All-Defensive Team honoree while at Skagit Valley College. During her sophomore year in the NWAC, she averaged 13.9 ppg and 8.0 rpg, leading the team in both categories while also shooting 49.0% from the field. During her high school career, she collected All-Conference plaudits throughout her career, and during her senior year was named the conference Player of the Year.
Yost plans to major in Elementary Education at Corban.
Coach Skyles had this to say about Yost:
"I am thrilled to announce the signing of Emily Yost. She comes from an incredible background of success and helped turn teams around at every level she has competed. Emily is not only a great player that is versatile and has a high basketball IQ, but her leadership and the person she is can't be measured. We expect Emily to make and immediate impact both on and off the floor. She boasts a high GPA and is very driven in every aspect of her life. Emily has a strong work ethic and is very competitive. We are absolutely thrilled to have her in our program and I can't wait to start coaching her."
Treasure Farmer – 5' 7" – G – Wenatchee Valley College – NW Christian HS – Washington
While joining the Warriors after a successful collegiate career at Wenatchee Valley College, Farmer looks to make an impact on the 2017-18 Warrior squad. Averaging 8.72 ppg, she also totaled 4.60 rpg and led the team by averaging 4.12 apg. During her sophomore year, she received the Ted Anthon Coaches' Award and was a team captain.
Farmer plans to pursue her dream of working in the medical field at Corban.
Coach Skyles had this to say about Farmer:
"I first met Treasure two years ago working NBC camp and never did I think I would have the opportunity to recruit her, let alone coach her. We are excited to have the energy and positivity that exudes out of Treasure. She is an incredible leader and her personality is very welcoming and vibrant. We are expecting Treasure to lead us right away and be one of the floor generals. She has a work ethic and toughness that is hard to match. We are very blessed to have Treasure on board and 100% bought into our program. She is excited to help lead us into the future. She has been a success in all aspects of her life and gives everything she has in all she does."
Abby Forsyth – 5' 7" – G – Clark College – Union HS – Washington
Forsyth, a sophomore transfer from Clark, averaged 10.27 ppg to lead the team during her freshman year and also grabbed 2.82 rpg and 1.4 apg at Clark. She also shot 40.0% from the field. During her time in high school, she received First-Team All-League accolades during her senior season at Union.
Forsyth plan to major in Business Management at Corban.
Coach Skyles had this to say about Forsyth:
"Abby is a very competitive athlete that will come in and work hard from the start. She has high expectations for herself and wants to put the time in to get better and help our team win. Abby led her team in scoring, as a freshman, before having a season ending injury in February. We are excited to see her get out there and have an impact on the game with her style of play. Abby is not afraid to work hard and compete every day. It will be great having her for three more years and see the improvements she can make over that time. She is thrilled to be a part of this program and believes in the direction we are working toward."
Kendra Murphy – 6' 1" – F – North Lake HS – Oregon
Murphy joins Corban after a highly successful high school career at North Lake. While being named the Mt. Valley League MVP for the third-straight year this past spring, she was a three-time First-Team All-League player and was three times named to the Mt. Valley League All-Tournament Team. During her senior year, Murphy averaged 13.6 ppg, 13.0 rpg, 5.8 spg, and 4.7 bpg, leading the team in each category.
On top of her basketball accolades, she won the High Jump three times at the State Meet for the track & field team while also placing in the top-three in both the 100 Meters and 200 Meters.
Murphy plans to major in Exercise Science at Corban.
Coach Skyles had this to say about Murphy:
"Kendra is an exceptional athlete and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to have her be a part of both our basketball program and also compete in track. Kendra has had a lot of success in her athletic career and she has not yet began to tap into the athletic ability God has given her. We are excited to see how she improves over the course of her career here and the impact she is going to make. She is very long and has a knack for constantly be around the ball, which creates a lot of opportunities. We are anxious to get the opportunity to coach her for four years and the influence she will have on our future."
Shaelie Burgess – 6' 4" – F – Radford HS – Hawaii
Burgess joins Corban following collecting Third-Team All-State plaudits in Hawaii. While averaging 9.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, and 3.0 bpg during her senior year, she was also one of the team captains.
Burgess plans to major in education at Corban.
Coach Skyles had this to say about Burgess:
"We are beyond blessed to have Shaelie signed early and have her remain committed to our program and Corban University as a whole. Shaelie is going to make an immediate impact on our future and we are excited to see the improvement she makes early on. Shae doesn't know how good she is going to be and is a very humble young lady. Unfortunately she was hurt during her senior year, but is doing great in her physical therapy and we look forward to a full recovery. With her work ethic and drive, I am sure she will return stronger and better than before the injury"
Jordan Woodvine – 5' 11" – F – Boise State University – South Salem HS – Oregon
Transferring to Corban after playing at Boise State University her freshman year, Woodvine will look to make an immediate impact with the Warriors. At Boise State, she played in all 28 games, averaging 3.5 ppg and 1.6 rpg. At South Salem High School, she was a McDonald's All-American nominee and a three-time Oregon 6A All-State award-winner, collecting First-Team All-State honors as a senior. During her junior and senior years, Woodvine captained the South Salem squad to the State Championship games, capturing back-to-back State Titles.
Woodvine plans to major in Criminal Justice at Corban.
Coach Skyles had this to say about Woodvine:
"Getting the opportunity to coach Jordan for the next three years is indescribable. Jordan has had tremendous success, both on the court and in the classroom, and is excited to be back in her hometown to finish her career. Jordan will have an immediate impact on our team and in the CCC. She is very versatile and has a great understanding of the game. It was awesome to have Jordan on campus so much, in the spring, so she could get use to her returning teammates and wants badly to help them to reach their goals as well. When you get an athlete and player like Jordan, in your program, you can't do anything but be thankful."