Career: Named SEC Freshman of the Week (Aug. 19) ... posted a hat trick in her collegiate debut at Ole Miss (vs. Southern Aug. 15, 2024).
2024 (Freshman): Saw action in 16 games, making 12 starts⦠Recorded a hat trick in her debut game for the Rebels ⦠Became the first freshman since 2017 to record a hat trick and the 20th Rebel all-time to score three goals in a match ⦠Named SEC Freshman of the Week (8/19), becoming the first Rebel since 2020 to receive the award⦠Picked up the first assist of her career in the win against Georgia State (8/22)⦠Scored a last minute goal at Samford giving the Rebels a 2-1 victory on (9/8)⦠Scored her fifth goal of the season against Oklahoma (10/24)⦠Led the team with five goals and 12 points on the season⦠Tallied 35 shots on the year⦠Logged 860 minutes of action.
FUN FACTS:Ā Favorite food is turkey meatballs ⦠favorite soccer team is Oklahoma Womenās Soccer ⦠favorite soccer player is Julie Ertz ⦠favorite quote is from Philippians 4:13 āI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.ā ⦠would play volleyball if not soccer ⦠grew up wanting to be a state trooper ⦠biggest fear is injuries ⦠favorite musical artist is Riley Green ⦠dream vacation is Hawaii ⦠enjoys cooking healthy food ⦠favorite song right now is āStaring at the Sunā by Jason Alden ⦠favorite show right now is āSullivan Crossingā ⦠bucket list item is to travel Colorado with her dad ⦠superpower of choice is flying ⦠dream job is to be a state trooper or FBI ⦠has broken her jaw ⦠if she could live anywhere, it would be in Tennessee ⦠is motivated by knowing āEach day is a day given to have another opportunity to be better. Thereās other people who wish they had a better life and had a chance to even walk, I never take a day for granted.ā
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters at Central Columbia HS under coach Ryan Polly ⦠Two-time district champion, two-time state champion ⦠Two-time All-State, two-time All-Region ⦠2023 Gatorade Player of the Year ⦠2023 Pennsylvania Player of the Year ⦠2023 UWS Young Player of the Year
PERSONAL: Full name is Kayla Nicole Keefer ⦠Born May 6, 2005 ⦠Daughter of Kristopher Keefer ⦠Has one sibling
WHY OU: "I chose Oklahoma because of the opportunities that are presented here. I wanted to be apart of a community that will push me to be my absolute best everyday. My end goal is to play professional soccer, and with the coaches here I knew that would be possible. Choosing Oklahoma meant making my future a brighter path into success."