Feb. 7, 2007

Korey Taylor
5-4 Midfielder/Forward
McKinney, Texas
Dallas Sting 89 Royal
McKinney North High School
Born: December 30, 1988

Honors/Statistics: ODP State team...2006 National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All American...6-4A All-District Offense...Named to the 2006 McKinney Elite Eleven, All-County, All-Area, All-Region, and All-State teams...Scored 31 goals over 27 games on the way to the 2006 4A state championship...2006 Texas Independence Cup All Tournament Team...2005 District 6-4A Offensive MVP...2005 All-Region, All-Area, All-County...2005 Duncanville Kickoff Classic All-Tournament...2004 13-4A All District Defender...2004 Ray Yaquinto Richardson Tournament MVP.

Chris Huston on Taylor: "Korey is one of the most versatile players coming out of this great 2007 signing class. Korey is a quick, aggressive, crafty player that will find herself playing in a number of different roles for this Rice Owl Soccer team this upcoming season. Korey will be an absolute threat anywhere she plays on the field."

Taylor on Rice: "I chose Rice because I will be challenged academically and athletically. The Rice soccer team is made up of enthusiastic and determined players and that is something I am proud to be a part of."