16 Athletes Commit to Rowing for 2024-25
Dec 06, 2023 | Rowing
This is the first batch of commits for the rowing team for 2024-25
MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State rowing head coach Patrick Sweeney announced on Wednesday (Dec. 6) the commitment of 16 women to the 2024-25 roster.
"We are excited for this incoming class and the depth they will add to our team," Sweeney said. "[Assistant coaches] Kennedy Felice and Taylor Hartman have done a great job connecting with future athletes and helping push the program forward. Our recruiting model has continued to work, finding competitive high school athletes, and building them up. We're looking forward to seeing how each of these commits will contribute to our program."
The commitment class is comprised of athletes from across the region with a variety of sport backgrounds. K-State has continued to maintain the majority of their recruiting focus on out-of-sport athletes with little to no prior experience in rowing.
"I am really excited for this incoming class!" Hartman said. "We have recruited some very strong and athletic women that have a lot of potential and I look forward to seeing what they can do next fall."
"We are so excited to add this group of commits to the team. This group of young women are competitive, athletic, and have made it clear they are not afraid of a challenge," Felice said. "This team is special, and a big part of that is the people who have been brave enough to say yes to this opportunity. We cannot wait to see the impact that each of these athletes will have on our team."
Commits (Listed in Alphabetical Order):
Hailey Black is a basketball player from Kansas City, Mo. attending North Kansas City High School. Black is looking to try something new after visiting campus and meeting the team. "I'm really looking forward to being part of a team that feels like a close-knit family, both on and off the water," Black said. "Being part of the team will enhance my K-State journey by forming hopefully long-lasting friendships that go beyond rowing. It'll also build a network for my future. Plus, I'll have the chance to not just attend but also proudly represent K-State!"
Aydan Bryan, from Medicine Lodge, Kan., attends Medicine Lodge High School where she competes in multiple sports, including volleyball, basketball, track and field and powerlifting. Bryan is excited to become a D1 athlete for the relationships she will build and the resources available at K-State. "Joining the team will add so much to my K-State experience, I think the biggest factors include having a life away from classes," Bryan said. "I will always have people in my corner that will be my second family upon entering college, and I can continue to compete and push myself every day to be better for the team."
Maxine Doering is a native of Manhattan, Kan. where she plays basketball and competes in track and field for Manhattan High. "Joining the rowing team at K-State will provide me with the experience of performing at the D1 level and allowing me to be a part of a team of girls that enjoy pushing themselves to learn something new," Doering said. "I think this will be a positive experience in my time at KSU and I'm very excited to be a part of the rowing family!"
Abby Farr is a two-sport athlete from Wichita, Kan. competing in volleyball and track and field at Eisenhower High School. "I decided to try rowing because I love to be athletically challenged. As I start a new chapter of my life in college, I wanted to continue being a student athlete," Farr said. "Joining the team will add to my K-State experience by giving me a second family and a group of girls who have my back."
Taylor Gladieux is a softball player at Piper High School in Kansas City, Kan. Gladieux is looking forward to the family environment within the team and throughout the athletic department. "It will be a challenge because it's a completely new sport that I have to learn how to do, but I will be able to be on a set schedule and navigate my freshman year with a whole team of girls behind me, all there to help me out," Gladieux said.
Kendall Huber is from Barnhart, Mo., running in cross country and track and field for Herculaneum High School. Huber says having the opportunity to compete on the Division I level can fulfill her younger self's dream. "Since I was young, I have always seen amazing collegiate athletes and I knew competing at the upper level was something I wanted to do," Huber said. "Joining the team, will definitely take off any added anxiety of coming to a new state and school."
Jersey Jellison is a softball player from Topeka, Kan. where she attends Seaman High School. "I grew up playing sports and being competitive, so I looked for options that would give me that. K-state rowing seemed like a perfect fit," Jellison said. "I am excited to be a part of such a positive and family like atmosphere."
Sienna Jones, from Alma, Kan., competes in three sports—wrestling, track and field and cheer—for Wabaunsee High School. Jones acknowledges that competing at the D1 level is the goal for most athletes from a young age, to be the best. "When given the opportunity to be one of them, it made me feel appreciated and seen. I'm excited to experience every aspect of being a D1 student athlete," Jones said. "Everyone I have talked to that is or was on the team has told me it's one of the best things they have done and highly encouraged me; encouraging me to continue learning about their program so I could share their K-State rowing experience."
Kendall Lane is a dual sport athlete from Monument, Colo. competing in basketball and volleyball for Lewis-Palmer High School. "I believe that rowing next year will challenge me mentally and physically, pushing me further than I ever thought I could go. It will benefit me by strengthening myself overall," Lane said. "I'm excited for the new community I get to be a part of and all of the opportunities being a D1 student athlete comes with."
Emily Langley is from Leavenworth, Kan. attending Jefferson County North as a volleyball and basketball player. "I decided to try K-State rowing because I'm up for a good challenge and immediately fell in love with the atmosphere that I was brought into," Langley said. "Joining the rowing team will benefit me by creating bonds with new teammates and learning new skills both mentally and physically."
Lacy Miller is an experienced rower from Saint Louis, Mo. where she attends McKinley Classical Leadership Academy. Miller says she's excited about the people and support she'll receive while competing and completing her education. "Rowing is a physically and mentally challenging sport. I know I will face many challenges within the sport, but I believe the greatest benefit will be learning how to approach those difficulties both in and out of the sport," Miller said. "By joining the team, I'll add a group of friends and teammates who are experiencing K-State in the same way as I am. I am so excited about sharing my love for rowing!"
Emma Moppin, also from Piper High School in Kansas City, Kan., competes in softball and volleyball. "I decided to try rowing because I wanted to try something new and I felt like rowing would push me to become better mentally and physically," Moppin said. "K-State rowing will challenge me and benefit me because it will make me stay focused and determined even when things get hard."
Margo Salveson competes in three sports—volleyball, tennis and Irish dance—for St. Mary's High School in Monument, Colo. "I feel as though rowing is an extremely welcoming community and a wonderful sport, especially with the focus on teamwork!" Salveson said. "I am incredibly excited to be a D1 athlete because of the opportunity to represent such an amazing school and to meet so many talented athletes."
Madalyn Stranckmeyer is a basketball player for Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, Mo. Stranckmeyer said she is excited to join the team for a once in a lifetime opportunity. "College is a hard transition and I think being part of such a strong and supportive team will help that transition," Stranckmeyer said. "Being surrounded by people going through similar experiences will help me get through the difficult times."
Taylee Tacner is from Valley Center, Kan. where she attends Valley Center High School, competing in tennis and basketball. Tacner saw rowing as an opportunity to continue her athletic career past high school and enhance her college experience. "Just being a part of a team will help my overall experience at K-State. I will find people that I can lean on and make friendships along the way," Tacner said. "That's another reason I wanted to join the team; everyone seemed so supportive, and it seemed like a great environment to be in."
Hadley Taylor, another three-sport athlete, competes in softball, basketball and track and field for Forgan High School in Forgan, Okla. Taylor said she decided to try rowing because it's a unique sport and she knew it'd be beneficial to stay in athletics as she loves the team environment. "I am excited to be a D1 student athlete because it comes with amazing benefits and it's something I never saw myself being before this year."
How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Women's Rowing Team, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Threads, Facebook and Instagram.
"We are excited for this incoming class and the depth they will add to our team," Sweeney said. "[Assistant coaches] Kennedy Felice and Taylor Hartman have done a great job connecting with future athletes and helping push the program forward. Our recruiting model has continued to work, finding competitive high school athletes, and building them up. We're looking forward to seeing how each of these commits will contribute to our program."
The commitment class is comprised of athletes from across the region with a variety of sport backgrounds. K-State has continued to maintain the majority of their recruiting focus on out-of-sport athletes with little to no prior experience in rowing.
"I am really excited for this incoming class!" Hartman said. "We have recruited some very strong and athletic women that have a lot of potential and I look forward to seeing what they can do next fall."
"We are so excited to add this group of commits to the team. This group of young women are competitive, athletic, and have made it clear they are not afraid of a challenge," Felice said. "This team is special, and a big part of that is the people who have been brave enough to say yes to this opportunity. We cannot wait to see the impact that each of these athletes will have on our team."
Commits (Listed in Alphabetical Order):
Hailey Black is a basketball player from Kansas City, Mo. attending North Kansas City High School. Black is looking to try something new after visiting campus and meeting the team. "I'm really looking forward to being part of a team that feels like a close-knit family, both on and off the water," Black said. "Being part of the team will enhance my K-State journey by forming hopefully long-lasting friendships that go beyond rowing. It'll also build a network for my future. Plus, I'll have the chance to not just attend but also proudly represent K-State!"
Aydan Bryan, from Medicine Lodge, Kan., attends Medicine Lodge High School where she competes in multiple sports, including volleyball, basketball, track and field and powerlifting. Bryan is excited to become a D1 athlete for the relationships she will build and the resources available at K-State. "Joining the team will add so much to my K-State experience, I think the biggest factors include having a life away from classes," Bryan said. "I will always have people in my corner that will be my second family upon entering college, and I can continue to compete and push myself every day to be better for the team."
Maxine Doering is a native of Manhattan, Kan. where she plays basketball and competes in track and field for Manhattan High. "Joining the rowing team at K-State will provide me with the experience of performing at the D1 level and allowing me to be a part of a team of girls that enjoy pushing themselves to learn something new," Doering said. "I think this will be a positive experience in my time at KSU and I'm very excited to be a part of the rowing family!"
Abby Farr is a two-sport athlete from Wichita, Kan. competing in volleyball and track and field at Eisenhower High School. "I decided to try rowing because I love to be athletically challenged. As I start a new chapter of my life in college, I wanted to continue being a student athlete," Farr said. "Joining the team will add to my K-State experience by giving me a second family and a group of girls who have my back."
Taylor Gladieux is a softball player at Piper High School in Kansas City, Kan. Gladieux is looking forward to the family environment within the team and throughout the athletic department. "It will be a challenge because it's a completely new sport that I have to learn how to do, but I will be able to be on a set schedule and navigate my freshman year with a whole team of girls behind me, all there to help me out," Gladieux said.
Kendall Huber is from Barnhart, Mo., running in cross country and track and field for Herculaneum High School. Huber says having the opportunity to compete on the Division I level can fulfill her younger self's dream. "Since I was young, I have always seen amazing collegiate athletes and I knew competing at the upper level was something I wanted to do," Huber said. "Joining the team, will definitely take off any added anxiety of coming to a new state and school."
Jersey Jellison is a softball player from Topeka, Kan. where she attends Seaman High School. "I grew up playing sports and being competitive, so I looked for options that would give me that. K-state rowing seemed like a perfect fit," Jellison said. "I am excited to be a part of such a positive and family like atmosphere."
Sienna Jones, from Alma, Kan., competes in three sports—wrestling, track and field and cheer—for Wabaunsee High School. Jones acknowledges that competing at the D1 level is the goal for most athletes from a young age, to be the best. "When given the opportunity to be one of them, it made me feel appreciated and seen. I'm excited to experience every aspect of being a D1 student athlete," Jones said. "Everyone I have talked to that is or was on the team has told me it's one of the best things they have done and highly encouraged me; encouraging me to continue learning about their program so I could share their K-State rowing experience."
Kendall Lane is a dual sport athlete from Monument, Colo. competing in basketball and volleyball for Lewis-Palmer High School. "I believe that rowing next year will challenge me mentally and physically, pushing me further than I ever thought I could go. It will benefit me by strengthening myself overall," Lane said. "I'm excited for the new community I get to be a part of and all of the opportunities being a D1 student athlete comes with."
Emily Langley is from Leavenworth, Kan. attending Jefferson County North as a volleyball and basketball player. "I decided to try K-State rowing because I'm up for a good challenge and immediately fell in love with the atmosphere that I was brought into," Langley said. "Joining the rowing team will benefit me by creating bonds with new teammates and learning new skills both mentally and physically."
Lacy Miller is an experienced rower from Saint Louis, Mo. where she attends McKinley Classical Leadership Academy. Miller says she's excited about the people and support she'll receive while competing and completing her education. "Rowing is a physically and mentally challenging sport. I know I will face many challenges within the sport, but I believe the greatest benefit will be learning how to approach those difficulties both in and out of the sport," Miller said. "By joining the team, I'll add a group of friends and teammates who are experiencing K-State in the same way as I am. I am so excited about sharing my love for rowing!"
Emma Moppin, also from Piper High School in Kansas City, Kan., competes in softball and volleyball. "I decided to try rowing because I wanted to try something new and I felt like rowing would push me to become better mentally and physically," Moppin said. "K-State rowing will challenge me and benefit me because it will make me stay focused and determined even when things get hard."
Margo Salveson competes in three sports—volleyball, tennis and Irish dance—for St. Mary's High School in Monument, Colo. "I feel as though rowing is an extremely welcoming community and a wonderful sport, especially with the focus on teamwork!" Salveson said. "I am incredibly excited to be a D1 athlete because of the opportunity to represent such an amazing school and to meet so many talented athletes."
Madalyn Stranckmeyer is a basketball player for Pleasant Hill High School in Pleasant Hill, Mo. Stranckmeyer said she is excited to join the team for a once in a lifetime opportunity. "College is a hard transition and I think being part of such a strong and supportive team will help that transition," Stranckmeyer said. "Being surrounded by people going through similar experiences will help me get through the difficult times."
Taylee Tacner is from Valley Center, Kan. where she attends Valley Center High School, competing in tennis and basketball. Tacner saw rowing as an opportunity to continue her athletic career past high school and enhance her college experience. "Just being a part of a team will help my overall experience at K-State. I will find people that I can lean on and make friendships along the way," Tacner said. "That's another reason I wanted to join the team; everyone seemed so supportive, and it seemed like a great environment to be in."
Hadley Taylor, another three-sport athlete, competes in softball, basketball and track and field for Forgan High School in Forgan, Okla. Taylor said she decided to try rowing because it's a unique sport and she knew it'd be beneficial to stay in athletics as she loves the team environment. "I am excited to be a D1 student athlete because it comes with amazing benefits and it's something I never saw myself being before this year."
How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Women's Rowing Team, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on X (formerly Twitter), Threads, Facebook and Instagram.
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