SALEM, Ore. – Earlier this morning, Corban University Women's Basketball head coach Bill Pilgeram announced his sixth recruiting class since he joined the university in the spring of 2018, with a rare opportunity to explore more about a recruiting class composed entirely of incoming freshmen student-athletes that will bring even more youth to an already young Warrior lineup.
"We are very excited about the newcomers this year," Pilgeram stated. "We have a great variety of talent that compliments our core group and will make an immediate impact on and off the court. Each one of them is a perfect fit for what we are looking for in a Corban Warrior."
To view the entire 2023-24 roster, click HERE.
Pilgeram will be bringing five new additions to Tim Hills Court this upcoming season, all of which can be found below with a brief biography written about the impressive Warrior signees.
Autumn Agnew – 5'7" – Guard – Central Valley HS – Spokane, Wash.
Agnew joins the Navy and Gold following an impressive high school career in a competitive Spokane league. During her senior year campaign, Agnew averaged 16.5 points per game, good enough for second in league play, which garnered her First Team All-League honors. Agnew also received Second Team All-League honors as a junior. During the 2020 high school season, Central Valley took the state title. Agnew was also a stellar volleyball player, lettering all four years and receiving All-League Honorable Mention in 2021. Agnew excelled in the classroom as well, receiving WIAA All- Academic honors in 2023 and was also invited to multiple all-star games across the state of Washington in 2023.
Agnew is pursuing a degree in business with a focus on marketing while attending Corban.
Lizzy Bennett – 6'0" – Guard – West Salem HS – Salem, Ore.
After a storied career at West Salem High School, Bennett will look to continue adding to her resume in the Navy and Gold uniforms. As a 1,300-point scorer in high school, despite a shortened COVID season, Bennett elevated the West Salem program throughout her time as a Titan. A two-time Conference MVP and a four-year varsity starter, Bennett propelled West Salem to their first visit to the state final site in 2023, ultimately finishing 6th in the state. Bennett received First Team All-League honors every year and a Second Team All-State honor as well.
Bennett is pursuing a Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology degree with the hopes of becoming an FBI agent or forensic psychologist.
Bailey Donohue – 6'0" – Forward – Lebanon HS – Lebanon, Ore.
Donohue joins the Warrior roster following a solid high school career as a two-sport varsity athlete. Participating in both softball and basketball in, Donohue received Second Team All-League honors in her senior season of basketball. Donohue also took home Honorable Mention All-League honors during her freshman year campaign.
Donohue is pursuing an agricultural business degree with the intention of being a Christmas tree farmer after Corban.
Teayona Hoard – 5'9" – Guard – Mead Senior HS – Spokane, Wash.
Hoard joins her AAU teammate, Autumn Agnew, in the 2023 Warrior class. Known for her hustle and rebounding acumen, Hoard provided a spark to a talented Mead program. A three-year varsity letter recipient at Mead, Hoard led the team in rebounds in both 2022 and 2023, and was named the Hustle Award winner all three years as a varsity player, as effort and energy epitomize her game. Not only did Hoard play basketball, but she was also an all-league golfer in 2023.
Hoard is pursuing a biomedical degree with plans to become a pharmacist.
Tayla Yost – 5'10" – Guard – Santiam Christian HS – Albany, Ore.
Hailing from Albany, Yost brings a familiar name and an athletic pedigree to the Warrior roster. A three-sport varsity athlete in high school (basketball, volleyball, and track), Yost brings a balanced skill set to the court. Averaging 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals her senior year, Yost secured her second consecutive League Player of the Year and First Team All-State honors. Yost found herself on First Team All-League each year of varsity basketball. Yost is a cousin of former Warrior standouts Emily Yost, track athlete Brett Johnson and volleyball alum Madison McClain.
Yost is currently pursuing a degree in counseling psychology while at Corban.
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