TAHLEQUAH -- Northeastern State head women's soccer coach Chase Wooten announced the addition of 10 incoming student-athletes as part of the RiverHawks' 2027 signing class.

The class features players from Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, bringing a combination of speed, technical ability, versatility and experience from competitive high school and club programs.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome our 2027 signing class to the RiverHawk family! This is a talented group of players who bring a fantastic combination of athleticism, technical ability, versatility and, most importantly, the work ethic and mentality we want in our program," Wooten said.

"Across the field, this class adds a tremendous amount of quality. In the attacking third, we are bringing in players with electric pace, confidence in 1-on-1 situations and a natural ability to find the back of the net. In midfield, we are adding players who can dictate the tempo, switch the point of attack and progress the game, while also bringing the determination and defensive work rate needed to win the ball back.

"Defensively, this class brings strength, reliability and a real competitive edge. We are also excited to add to our goalkeeping group with a talented goalkeeper who brings a great physical presence and excellent shot-stopping ability. We have enjoyed getting to know these players throughout the recruiting process and cannot wait to get them on campus and working together. The future is bright for RiverHawk soccer, and we are thrilled to have this group representing NSU."

Jaycie Cope
Bixby High School | West Side Alliance ECNL U18/U19

Cope is a 2026 Oklahoma Class 6A state champion and a four-year varsity player at Bixby. She has also competed in the ECNL for five years.

"We are excited to welcome Jaycie to the RiverHawk family! Jaycie is a talented forward who will be a great addition to our program in 2027. Her exceptional speed and natural ability to find the back of the net make her a dangerous attacking threat. We look forward to seeing the impact she will make on our team!"

Caraline Maxeiner
Bixby High School | West Side Alliance ECNL

Maxeiner is a four-year varsity letterwinner who helped Bixby capture the 2026 Oklahoma Class 6A state championship after finishing as the state runner-up in 2025. She was named a 2026 Tulsa World All-World honorable mention selection and earned Academic All-Conference honors in 2024, 2025 and 2026. She was also part of the 2024 ECNL-RL national finalist team.

"We are excited to welcome Caraline to the RiverHawk family! Caraline is a hardworking central midfielder who brings energy, determination and quality on both sides of the ball. Defensively, she works tirelessly to close down space, disrupt the opposition and break up play. In possession, she has a great ability to switch the point of attack and progress the game forward. We are excited to see what she will bring to our midfield."

Taylor Hines
Spring Hill High School | Kansas City Surf ECNL-RL

Hines is a two-time first-team Kansas All-Frontier League selection and a two-time second-team Kansas All-State honoree. She was also recognized by the Kansas State High School Activities Association as a Player to Watch.

"We are excited to welcome Taylor to the RiverHawk family! Taylor will be a great addition to our attacking group, bringing hard work, determination and plenty of firepower up top. Her excellent speed and confidence in taking players on 1-on-1 make her a dangerous attacking threat. Taylor is the type of player who leaves everything out on the field, and we can't wait to see what she brings to our program!"

Emma Mangrum
Wagoner High School | FC Tulsa Academy

Mangrum earned Offensive Player of the Year honors at Wagoner and was also involved with the school's Athletic Leadership Council.

"We are excited to welcome Emma to the RiverHawk family! Emma is a player we have known about for a long time, and we are thrilled to finally have her joining our program. She is an all-around talented player who brings quality, determination and a fantastic work ethic to the field. Emma will always give 100%, and her ability to take on defenders and put them on the back foot makes her a dangerous attacking threat. We can't wait to see what she brings to our team!"

Brooklyn Guthrie
Tyler Legacy High School | Sting Royal ECNL-RL 09 U19 Soutar

Guthrie joins the RiverHawks from Tyler Legacy High School and has competed with Sting Royal in the ECNL Regional League.

"We are excited to welcome Brooklyn to the RiverHawk family! Brooklyn is a fantastic addition to our 2027 class, and we are thrilled to add her to our goalkeeping group. She brings a great physical presence in goal, along with an excellent ability to make big saves and keep the ball out of the net. Brooklyn will add even more quality and competition to our already talented goalkeeping group at NSU. We can't wait to see her in green and white!"

Averie Deegan
Verdigris High School | West Side Alliance 2010 ECNL

Deegan has earned All-District recognition during her freshman, sophomore and junior seasons at Verdigris.

"We are excited to welcome Averie to the RiverHawk family! We had the opportunity to watch Averie play numerous times and were consistently impressed with what she brought to the field. Defensively, she is a strong and reliable presence who competes for everything and is extremely difficult to get past. She also brings great quality going forward, with the ability to get involved in the attack and create opportunities for her teammates. We are excited to see the impact she will make at NSU!"

Addison Robinson
Hardin-Jefferson High School | Albion Hurricanes FC U18 ECNL-RL

Robinson has earned numerous individual honors during her high school career. She was named the District 17-4A Newcomer of the Year in 2024 and earned first-team TASCO All-Region honors. In 2025 and 2026, she was named District 17-4A Offensive MVP. She also earned first-team TASCO All-Region and Beaumont Super Gold Team recognition in 2025, followed by TASCO All-State and 4A Division II All-State Tournament Team honors in 2026.

"We are excited to welcome Addie to the RiverHawk family! Addie will be a fantastic addition to our 2027 signing class, bringing quality and energy on both sides of the ball. In possession, she is a dynamic player who can make things happen and create opportunities for her team. Off the ball, she brings a hardworking, blue-collar mentality and is always willing to put in the work for her teammates. We can't wait to see what she brings to our program!"

Madison Moffitt
Kingwood Park High School | Challenge 08/09 ECNL-RL

Moffitt was named the District 18-5A Offensive Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season and the district's Most Valuable Player for the 2025-26 season. She also earned first-team TASCO All-Region honors and was selected to the Houston Chronicle's second-team All-Greater Houston high school girls soccer team. She recorded the Golden Boot from 2024-26.

"We are excited to welcome Madison to the RiverHawk family! Madison is a hardworking forward who is going to make life difficult for opposing defenders. She brings an electric pace and relentless work ethic to our front line, along with a willingness to do all the little things that often go unnoticed but make a huge difference for a team. Her speed and determination will be a great addition to our attacking group, and we can't wait to see her in green and white!"

Erynn Rahnert
Jenks High School | Tulsa Soccer Club U17 GA

Rahnert has been a team captain with Tulsa Soccer Club from 2023-27 and earned ECNL-RL All-Regional Team recognition for the 2024-25 season. She also received the Jenks Soccer JV Golden Boot Award in 2025 and is a member of the Tulsa Soccer Club Girls Leadership Council. Academically, she maintains a 4.0 GPA and has earned Superintendent's Honor Roll recognition.

"We are excited to welcome Erynn to the RiverHawk family! Erynn is an exciting addition to our 2027 class, bringing the versatility to play a number of different positions. Her confidence on the ball, ability to find pockets of space and understanding of the game allow her to make things happen offensively and keep the game flowing. We love the quality she brings in possession, and we can't wait to see the impact she makes at NSU!"

Caoilainn "Chuckie" Murray
Tomball High School | Challenge 09 ECNL

Murray earned Academic All-District and first-team All-District recognition at Tomball, along with Defensive MVP honors.

"We are very excited to welcome Chuckie to the RiverHawk family! Chuckie is a no-nonsense defender who brings strength, toughness and reliability to our back line. She is dominant in the air, competing for and winning almost everything, while also bringing a calm and composed presence in possession. Her ability to win duels defensively and connect the game when on the ball will make her a fantastic addition to our 2027 class. We can't wait to see her in green and white!"