Nov. 14, 2007
Baylor softball head coach Glenn Moore announced the signing of five student-athletes to National Letters of Intent Wednesday. The class, made up entirely of high school athletes, includes five players from three states.
"This is another very good class," Moore said. "We have outstanding students in this class who are also some of the best athletes in the country. Speed and versatility, with a very well developed left handed pitcher, will make this class one of the best in the country."
The signing class includes the following players: Whitney Canion (LHP, Aledo HS, Aledo, Texas), Bree Hanafin (SS/OF, Yorktown HS, Arlington, Va.), Megan Turk (UTL, Smithson Valley HS, Bulverde, Texas), Kayce Walker (OF, Franklin HS, Franklin, Texas) and Sydney Wilson (INF, St. Joseph Academy, Baton Rouge, La.)
Whitney Canion, LHP
Canion, an all-state selection at Aledo High School, helped lead her team to a district title in 2007 after wrapping up MVP honors during the title run. The 5-11 lefty is a member of the Texas Glory Gold summer team.
"Every pitching staff needs a lefty," Moore said. "Whitney is one of the best in the country. Along with Lisa Ferguson and Kirsten Shortridge, Whitney was a student in the pitching school of Ken Graves. She will be a big time pitcher in Division-I softball."
Bree Hanafin, SS/OF
Hanafin, a first team all-district and all-region selection last season, is a two-time Yorktown High School MVP. The shortstop, who also lettered in track, is a member of the Virginia Shamrocks Gold.
"Bree is the prototype athlete every coach wants," Moore said. "She has the triple threat of the short game, power (both sides of the plate) and speed. She plays shortstop and outfield for Tommy Orndorff's national powerhouse program, the Virginia Shamrocks."
Megan Turk, UTL
Turk helped lead Smithson Valley to its 10th straight district title in 2007. A member of the Texas Royals Gold summer team, Turk is also one of the top players on the SVHS basketball team.
"Megan is a very hard worker and loves getting dirty," Moore said. "She comes from Smithson Valley (home of former Baylor softball player, Harmony Schwethelm) where she was coached by Wayne and Lisa Daigle, and no one prepares their athletes for college better than the Daigles."
Kayce Walker, OF
Walker, who has been named all-district, offensive player and newcomer of the year during her three years at Franklin, is a product of Stoney Burk's Impact Gold from Houston. She also lettered in basketball and volleyball during her three years at FHS.
"Like all of the 2008 class, Kayce is a tremendous student first," Moore said. "However, she can play the game just as well. We believe Kayce has the potiential to become one of the top slappers in the nation. She has the wheels and will utilize that speed in the outfield."
Sydney Wilson, INF
Wilson, a first team all-metro selection in last season, was named MVP of St. Joseph Academy for the second-straight year in 2007.
"Sydney is a competitor," Morre said. "She's a middle infielder with big time pop and a great arm. Sydney is another athlete from a ledgendary program and one of the top summer ball coaches in the Nation, the Louisiana Patriots and long time coach, Ben Guidry. "
The Lady Bears will open the 2008 season when they host Syracuse at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, to open the Getterman Classic.
2007 Baylor Softball Fall Signing Class
Name Pos. Hometown High School
Whitney Canion LHP Aledo, Texas Aledo
Bree Hanafin SS/OF Arlington, Va. Yorktown
Megan Turk UTL Bulverde, Texas Smithson Valley
Kayce Walker OF Franklin, Texas Franklin
Sydney Wilson INF Baton Rouge, La. St. Joseph Academy
