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Murray State women's basketball coach Rechelle Turner has announced the signings of five student-athletes to her first full recruiting class with the Racers. The 2018 class features three Murray High Tigers in Alexis Burpo, Lex Mayes and Macey Turley, Henderson County product DeAsia Outlaw and Sadie Hill from Indianapolis, Ind.
Alexis Burpo, F/G, 5-10, Murray, Ky., Murray High School
Burpo is a member of the 1,000-point club at Murray High where she
helped lead the Tigers to the 2016 All-A State Championship, two Region I titles
and three District Four championships. Burpo is a two-time Paducah Sun
All-Purchase Player (2016 and 2017) and was named to the Region I All-Tournament
team in both 2016 and 2017. Burpo was nominated for the Wendy's High School
Heisman Award and is active in clubs and organizations at MHS.
"Alexis is an extremely talented player that can change a game with her
athleticism," said coach Turner.
"She can defend multiple positions and set the tone defensively, she
will be exciting to watch as a Racer."
Sadie Hill, G/F, 6-0, Indianapolis, Ind., Perry Meridian High School
Hill has been an all-conference selection each of the past two seasons
and was also named all-county following her junior year. Hill is a multi-sport
student-athlete, receiving multiple accolades in both track and field and
volleyball as well.
"Sadie is a competitive, hard-nosed player that we believe will bring
toughness to our program," said Turner of Hill.
"She is a versatile player that can score in many ways. Sadie is an outstanding
addition to our Racer family."
Lex Mayes, G, 5-7, Mayfield, Ky., Murray High School
Mayes is a member of the 1,000-point club at MHS where she broke the
single-season steals record in back-to-back seasons. The two-time All-Purchase
Team member helped lead the Tigers to back-to-back regional championships and
three district titles. Mayes was named to the All-A Classic All-Tournament Team
twice and is a two-time member of the District Four All-Tournament Team.
"Lex
is a complete guard," said Turner.
"She can shoot with range and score in many ways and is also an elite
defender. She has a high basketball IQ and we are excited to add her to our
stable."
Macey Turley, G, 5-6, Murray, Ky., Murray High School
Turley was named First Team All-State following the 2017 season by the
Lexington Herald. The Murray native is a part of both the 1,000-point and
500-assist club at Murray High and was named to the All-Purchase Team each of
the last four seasons. Turley was named the All-Purchase Player of the Year and
the All-A State MVP in 2016 after leading the Tigers to the All-A State
Championship.
"Macey
is the epitome of a floor general," said Turner.
"She can not only score, but she makes everyone on the court around her
better. Macey is a fierce competitor and is always working to improve her game.
We are expecting big things from this future Racer."
DeAsia Outlaw, G, 5-11, Henderson, Ky., Wabash Valley College
Outlaw has spent the previous two seasons at Wabash Valley College in
Mount Carmel, Ill. Last season with the Lady Warriors, she was named both
all-conference and all-region after averaging 12.3 points and seven rebounds per
game. Outlaw's 57 percent shooting last season ranked in the top 20 in the
country as she helped lead the Lady Warriors to the best season in school
history at 31-2, winning the conference, region and district Championship. She
was also selected to attend the NJCAA Top-40 All Star game. At Henderson County
High, Outlaw was a three-year starter and a member of the 1,000-point club while
being named to multiple all-district and all-region teams.
DeAsia is a proven winner at every level she has played," said Turner.
"Her energy is infectious and has a 'whatever it takes' attitude. She
will go a long way in building our championship culture. We are excited about
DeAsia and the game experience she will bring to our team."