Lady Jackets Sign California Soccer Standout (March 12, 2003)

BILLINGS, MT – MSU Billings women’s soccer coach Don Trentham announced that Ally Taylor from Ojai, California has signed a national letter of intent to play for the Yellowjackets next season.  Taylor will graduate from Ojai’s Nordhoff High School in June.

A four-year letter winner in soccer at Nordhoff HS, Taylor led her team to the Frontier League Championship in each of her first three seasons.  The team is currently seeking its fourth straight league title.  As a freshman in 1999-2000, Taylor earned first team all-conference honors as a midfielder.  As a sophomore, she was named the Frontier League Offensive Player of the Year after being named first team all-conference at midfielder for the second year.

Last year as a junior, Taylor was a team captain and was chosen as the Frontier League Most Valuable Player after leading her school to its third straight conference title.  As a second-year team captain this season, she is chasing her fourth conference title and her second league MVP award.  Taylor has earned numerous academic awards for her 3.50 GPA, including the Scholar Athlete Award in each of her three years.

“I am looking for Ally to step right into the starting lineup as either an attacking midfielder or forward next season,” said Trentham.  “Her speed and skill will definitely add a new dimension to our attack next season.”

“I chose MSUB because I was impressed with Coach Trentham and the soccer program he hopes to achieve,” said Taylor, who plans to major in education at MSU Billings. “During my official visit, I felt like I was a part of the team.  Plus, pursuing a teaching degree is one of my goals and MSU Billings has a great education program.”