Rowing Adds 25 Commits for 2024-25 During Spring Signing
May 06, 2024 | Rowing
41 women have committed this year for the 2024-25 season
MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State women's rowing head coach Patrick Sweeney announced on Monday (May 6) the additional signing of 25 commits to the roster for the 2024-25 season. 41 women have now committed to rowing for the Wildcats next season.
"We are looking forward to seeing the impact that this incoming class will have on our program," Sweeney said. "Kennedy and Taylor have done a good job connecting with recruits from throughout the region and getting them to see what our program can offer. We're excited that each of these athletes has decided that K-State is the place for them, and that they want to become part of our team."
This commitment class is comprised of athletes from across the Midwest with a variety of sport backgrounds. K-State has continued to primarily focus their recruiting focus on out-of-sport athletes with little to no prior experience in rowing.
"I am excited for this incoming class. They are tall, athletic, and ready to learn, so it should be fun seeing what they can do in the fall," assistant coach Taylor Hartman said.
"This incoming class is a group of strong, competitive young women who were brave enough to say yes to this opportunity," assistant coach Kennedy Felice said. "We have continued to focus the majority of our recruiting efforts on finding out of sport athletes who are ready to become a part of something special. This program, the community we have built here, is in a good position to continue making forward progress and we are so excited to see how this class impacts our team."
Commits (Listed in alphabetical order):
Abby Anderson is a three sport athlete from Valley Center, Kan. at Valley Center High. Competing in volleyball, basketball and swimming in high school, Anderson said "I've been a three-sport athlete all throughout high school so I really don't know anything besides playing sports." She says joining rowing will give her another community to lean on and bond with others in a competitive nature.
Lindsey Atha attends Bishop LeBlond High School in St. Joseph, Mo. where she is on the volleyball and soccer teams. Atha said the rowing team will challenge her to learn a new sport at a high level and also benefit her in learning how to adapt to new environments and challenges. "I am excited to be a [division I] student athlete because I will be able to experience a new level of competition and find out how far I can push myself."
Josie Barkley is from Topeka, Kan. where competes in volleyball, basketball and track while homeschooling. Barkley said, "Joining this team will give me a home away from home and I will be able to build new relationships." She says rowing will push her to reach her full potential and help her grow as a person.
Lola Friend is a soccer player from White Lake, Mich. where she attends St. Mary's Prep High School. Friend says that rowing will benefit her by keeping her structured and teach her a lot of balance. "I think a new state and a new college will be a bit of a challenge but I'm always up for one," Friend said.
Brookelyn Geschwind comes from Lee's Summit North High in Lee's Summit, Mo., where she competes in soccer, swimming and golf. Geschwind said she's been involved in sports since she was five-years-old and wanted to keep doing sports after high school. She says, "Having a second support system as a student athlete along with the other friends I will meet, I feel will be an additional benefit in my college life."
Delaney Goshorn competes in four sports-- basketball, volleyball, track and cheer-- at AHSTW Community High School in Shelby, Iowa. "I was welcomed by everyone that I met on my visit and I am excited to be a part of such a positive culture," Goshorn said. She also says she is always looking to challenge herself. She added that stepping out of her comfort zone and joining the rowing team will push her to become a better student, athlete and teammate.
Macy Hamlin attends Highland High Schol in Ewing, Mo. where she is part of the trapshooting and cross country teams. "Rowing will challenge me to become a better athlete by pushing me to become stronger both physically and mentally," Hamlin said. She also believes the team will add to her K-State experience by broadening her horizons and allowing her to meet people she wouldn't otherwise meet.
Laura Hewitt is a three-sport athlete from Alton, Ill. where she competes in track, volleyball and basketball at Marquette Catholic High School. Hewitt says, "I have always wanted to row but never had the opportunity to do so." She also says as an engineering student she works in a field with very few women and the team will give her the opportunity to be a part of another strong group of women.
Karlee Horyna is a basketball player at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, Kan. "[Rowing] will add to my experience by connecting me with other girls who have similar lifestyles," Horyna said. "Keep my mental health in check by keeping me physically active and by providing me with resources to overcome any challenges I may come across."
Hanna Householter competes in soccer and volleyball in Salina, Kan. at Salina South High. She said she's heard amazing things about the K-State rowing community and is excited to continue a sport at the collegiate level. "Rowing will force me to settle into a productive routine. It will also allow me to keep healthy habits throughout college," Householter said.
Monroe James is a golfer from Hillsboro, Kan. at Hillsboro High. "Rowing will challenge me by having a growing goal that I can work towards," James said. "This sport will benefit my future career and help me grow connections that will last a lifetime." She also says she joined the team because she loves competing in sports and working hard to improve herself.
Annika Janss comes from the East coast as a soccer player from Damascus High in Damascus, Md. "I'm excited to be a division I athlete because of the opportunities it opens and being able to know that I'm getting the best training available from coaches who have my back," Janss said. She also says rowing will give her a family of like-minded athletes that will push her to become a better athlete and person.
Kate Marten plays softball at Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kan. Marten says that rowing will help her grow as an athlete, student and person, she added, "it will be hard at times but that is how you grow."
Lydia Maynard is an experienced rower from Walton High School in Marietta, Ga. "I love the challenge that rowing gives me on a day to day basis and I can't wait to continue to have that challenge in college," Maynard said. She rowed with her club team for four years and loves the friends she made, so she hopes to have the same experience at K-State.
Isabelle Mierau is from Frederick, Colo. where she competes in cross country, track and soccer at Mead High School. "Starting a whole new sport in college after spending many years playing other sports is definitely going to be a challenge," Mierau said. "However, I believe that once I start to pick it up I will learn a lot from the team and coaches, not only about rowing, but also about putting myself into initially uncomfortable situations to learn new things and better myself as an athlete, student and person."
Sofia Perdomo is a three-sport athlete from Kansas City, Mo. where she competes in football, swim and track at North Kansas City High. Perdomo says she's excited to compete at a high level with other athletes with the same competitive drive, she described joining the team as "a very big athletic and academic opportunity," and she will use this opportunity "to further my academics while also staying close to home so my family can come and support me."
Myah Price competes in softball and golf at St. James Academy in Lenexa, Kan. Price said she always planned on attending K-State but wanted to the experience of competing at the Division I level. She says rowing will challenge her by "seeing how far you can go mentally and physically and to have those experiences take me further in life than just across the water."
Sicilei Redd is from Verdigris, Okla. competing in volleyball and soccer at Verdigris High. Redd says she knows learning a new sport will be challenging but "I think it will benefit me because I will be pushing myself out of my comfort zone to try something new." She's excited for the facilities and opportunities she'll have, along with having a community of other athletes.
Lucy Rieth is a swimmer from Overland Park, Kan., where she attends Blue Valley West High School. "K-State rowing will push me to work hard both academically and physically and will allow me to learn more about my strengths," Rieth said. "It will also put a group of people around me that are equally as committed to pushing themselves to become better."
Brie Smith is from Collinsville, Okla. where she competes in basketball and softball at Collinsville High. Smith said she decided to try rowing because "Kansas State is such a great school and the rowing aspect seemed like a very competitive and great program to be a part of!" She says rowing will add to her K-State experience by automatically gaining friends and having great coaches to help her through tough times.
Erica Ward is a four-sport athlete in softball, cross country, basketball and soccer at Keys High School in Tahlequah, Okla. Rowing will challenge her "because of the technique and motions are nothing I have done before." Ward says the team will help speed up the process of meeting new people, and she is hoping for lifelong friends.
Abigail Warren is from Shawnee, Kan. where she also attends Mill Valley High. She believes she will be much stronger than she was before after being pushed physically and mentally. "I sometimes struggle to branch out, so being a part of a team will help me make friends and get me out of my shell," Warren said.
Maggie Weikel is a lacrosse player at Jenks High School in Tulsa, Okla. "I will get to do something I have never done before," Weikel said. "Challenge myself and be a part of a group of determined and skilled women who strive to succeed in many ways." Weikel knows being a Division I student-athlete will be a challenge but she's excited because she'll be surrounded by a supportive community.
Delaney Wright competes in softball in Parker, Colo. at Ponderosa High School. After playing softball most of her life, Wright is excited to be a competitive athlete again to work hard, compete and be a part of a team and community that supports athletes. "It will positively push me to my limits of working hard, it will strengthen my body, I will also be learning the dynamics and basics of a new sport," Wright said.
Maria Zia attends Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Mo. Zia currently does not compete in any team sports but says it's fun to work as a unit. "It'll probably challenge me most just because I'll be learning how to balance my college life as is and will add a sport into the equation," Zia said.
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 looking forward to seeing the impact that this incoming class will have on our program," Sweeney said. "Kennedy and Taylor have done a good job connecting with recruits from throughout the region and getting them to see what our program can offer. We're excited that each of these athletes has decided that K-State is the place for them, and that they want to become part of our team."
This commitment class is comprised of athletes from across the Midwest with a variety of sport backgrounds. K-State has continued to primarily focus their recruiting focus on out-of-sport athletes with little to no prior experience in rowing.
"I am excited for this incoming class. They are tall, athletic, and ready to learn, so it should be fun seeing what they can do in the fall," assistant coach Taylor Hartman said.
"This incoming class is a group of strong, competitive young women who were brave enough to say yes to this opportunity," assistant coach Kennedy Felice said. "We have continued to focus the majority of our recruiting efforts on finding out of sport athletes who are ready to become a part of something special. This program, the community we have built here, is in a good position to continue making forward progress and we are so excited to see how this class impacts our team."
Commits (Listed in alphabetical order):
Abby Anderson is a three sport athlete from Valley Center, Kan. at Valley Center High. Competing in volleyball, basketball and swimming in high school, Anderson said "I've been a three-sport athlete all throughout high school so I really don't know anything besides playing sports." She says joining rowing will give her another community to lean on and bond with others in a competitive nature.
Lindsey Atha attends Bishop LeBlond High School in St. Joseph, Mo. where she is on the volleyball and soccer teams. Atha said the rowing team will challenge her to learn a new sport at a high level and also benefit her in learning how to adapt to new environments and challenges. "I am excited to be a [division I] student athlete because I will be able to experience a new level of competition and find out how far I can push myself."
Josie Barkley is from Topeka, Kan. where competes in volleyball, basketball and track while homeschooling. Barkley said, "Joining this team will give me a home away from home and I will be able to build new relationships." She says rowing will push her to reach her full potential and help her grow as a person.
Lola Friend is a soccer player from White Lake, Mich. where she attends St. Mary's Prep High School. Friend says that rowing will benefit her by keeping her structured and teach her a lot of balance. "I think a new state and a new college will be a bit of a challenge but I'm always up for one," Friend said.
Brookelyn Geschwind comes from Lee's Summit North High in Lee's Summit, Mo., where she competes in soccer, swimming and golf. Geschwind said she's been involved in sports since she was five-years-old and wanted to keep doing sports after high school. She says, "Having a second support system as a student athlete along with the other friends I will meet, I feel will be an additional benefit in my college life."
Delaney Goshorn competes in four sports-- basketball, volleyball, track and cheer-- at AHSTW Community High School in Shelby, Iowa. "I was welcomed by everyone that I met on my visit and I am excited to be a part of such a positive culture," Goshorn said. She also says she is always looking to challenge herself. She added that stepping out of her comfort zone and joining the rowing team will push her to become a better student, athlete and teammate.
Macy Hamlin attends Highland High Schol in Ewing, Mo. where she is part of the trapshooting and cross country teams. "Rowing will challenge me to become a better athlete by pushing me to become stronger both physically and mentally," Hamlin said. She also believes the team will add to her K-State experience by broadening her horizons and allowing her to meet people she wouldn't otherwise meet.
Laura Hewitt is a three-sport athlete from Alton, Ill. where she competes in track, volleyball and basketball at Marquette Catholic High School. Hewitt says, "I have always wanted to row but never had the opportunity to do so." She also says as an engineering student she works in a field with very few women and the team will give her the opportunity to be a part of another strong group of women.
Karlee Horyna is a basketball player at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, Kan. "[Rowing] will add to my experience by connecting me with other girls who have similar lifestyles," Horyna said. "Keep my mental health in check by keeping me physically active and by providing me with resources to overcome any challenges I may come across."
Hanna Householter competes in soccer and volleyball in Salina, Kan. at Salina South High. She said she's heard amazing things about the K-State rowing community and is excited to continue a sport at the collegiate level. "Rowing will force me to settle into a productive routine. It will also allow me to keep healthy habits throughout college," Householter said.
Monroe James is a golfer from Hillsboro, Kan. at Hillsboro High. "Rowing will challenge me by having a growing goal that I can work towards," James said. "This sport will benefit my future career and help me grow connections that will last a lifetime." She also says she joined the team because she loves competing in sports and working hard to improve herself.
Annika Janss comes from the East coast as a soccer player from Damascus High in Damascus, Md. "I'm excited to be a division I athlete because of the opportunities it opens and being able to know that I'm getting the best training available from coaches who have my back," Janss said. She also says rowing will give her a family of like-minded athletes that will push her to become a better athlete and person.
Kate Marten plays softball at Mill Valley High School in Shawnee, Kan. Marten says that rowing will help her grow as an athlete, student and person, she added, "it will be hard at times but that is how you grow."
Lydia Maynard is an experienced rower from Walton High School in Marietta, Ga. "I love the challenge that rowing gives me on a day to day basis and I can't wait to continue to have that challenge in college," Maynard said. She rowed with her club team for four years and loves the friends she made, so she hopes to have the same experience at K-State.
Isabelle Mierau is from Frederick, Colo. where she competes in cross country, track and soccer at Mead High School. "Starting a whole new sport in college after spending many years playing other sports is definitely going to be a challenge," Mierau said. "However, I believe that once I start to pick it up I will learn a lot from the team and coaches, not only about rowing, but also about putting myself into initially uncomfortable situations to learn new things and better myself as an athlete, student and person."
Sofia Perdomo is a three-sport athlete from Kansas City, Mo. where she competes in football, swim and track at North Kansas City High. Perdomo says she's excited to compete at a high level with other athletes with the same competitive drive, she described joining the team as "a very big athletic and academic opportunity," and she will use this opportunity "to further my academics while also staying close to home so my family can come and support me."
Myah Price competes in softball and golf at St. James Academy in Lenexa, Kan. Price said she always planned on attending K-State but wanted to the experience of competing at the Division I level. She says rowing will challenge her by "seeing how far you can go mentally and physically and to have those experiences take me further in life than just across the water."
Sicilei Redd is from Verdigris, Okla. competing in volleyball and soccer at Verdigris High. Redd says she knows learning a new sport will be challenging but "I think it will benefit me because I will be pushing myself out of my comfort zone to try something new." She's excited for the facilities and opportunities she'll have, along with having a community of other athletes.
Lucy Rieth is a swimmer from Overland Park, Kan., where she attends Blue Valley West High School. "K-State rowing will push me to work hard both academically and physically and will allow me to learn more about my strengths," Rieth said. "It will also put a group of people around me that are equally as committed to pushing themselves to become better."
Brie Smith is from Collinsville, Okla. where she competes in basketball and softball at Collinsville High. Smith said she decided to try rowing because "Kansas State is such a great school and the rowing aspect seemed like a very competitive and great program to be a part of!" She says rowing will add to her K-State experience by automatically gaining friends and having great coaches to help her through tough times.
Erica Ward is a four-sport athlete in softball, cross country, basketball and soccer at Keys High School in Tahlequah, Okla. Rowing will challenge her "because of the technique and motions are nothing I have done before." Ward says the team will help speed up the process of meeting new people, and she is hoping for lifelong friends.
Abigail Warren is from Shawnee, Kan. where she also attends Mill Valley High. She believes she will be much stronger than she was before after being pushed physically and mentally. "I sometimes struggle to branch out, so being a part of a team will help me make friends and get me out of my shell," Warren said.
Maggie Weikel is a lacrosse player at Jenks High School in Tulsa, Okla. "I will get to do something I have never done before," Weikel said. "Challenge myself and be a part of a group of determined and skilled women who strive to succeed in many ways." Weikel knows being a Division I student-athlete will be a challenge but she's excited because she'll be surrounded by a supportive community.
Delaney Wright competes in softball in Parker, Colo. at Ponderosa High School. After playing softball most of her life, Wright is excited to be a competitive athlete again to work hard, compete and be a part of a team and community that supports athletes. "It will positively push me to my limits of working hard, it will strengthen my body, I will also be learning the dynamics and basics of a new sport," Wright said.
Maria Zia attends Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Mo. Zia currently does not compete in any team sports but says it's fun to work as a unit. "It'll probably challenge me most just because I'll be learning how to balance my college life as is and will add a sport into the equation," Zia said.
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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