Kelsey Lyden Midfielder 5-4 • Freshman Wichita, Kan./Maize HS Wichita Fire About Kelsey Full name: Kelsey Lynn Lyden Parents: Teddy and Kelli Lyden Siblings: Ashley Place of Birth: Wichita, Kan. Major: Exercise Science
Why I Chose KU: I chose Kansas because I really liked the coaching staff. They kept in touch with me throughout the recruiting process. I also loved the academic program and the overall environment. Plus, who wouldn’t want to be a Jayhawk? Rock Chalk!
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Maize High School • Lettered four years for coach Jay Holmes • Three-time AVCTL selection • Garnered second-team all-state honors as a junior in 2010 • Holds school record for goals in a game with five • Took her team to state three times, including a second-place finish in 2008 • Named team captain for her senior season and the Vype Pre-Season Athlete of the Year Club (Wichita Fire and River City Avalanche) • A team captain in 2011 • State semi-finalist twice with the Wichita Fire under coach Jeff Cole ODP • Played one year for the Kansas ODP team • Team captain for the 2008-09 team that advanced to the ODP National Tournament Personal • Kelsey Lynn Lyden was born in Wichita, Kan. • Daughter of Teddy and Kelli Lyden • Has an older sister, Ashley • Plans to major in exercise science
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