Tennis Brings in Three Signees
7/15/2022 1:54:00 PM | Women's Tennis
The Roos will add Reagan Boleski, Ashley Jacobson and Kate Miley
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City Women's Tennis and Head Coach Kendell Hale have officially added three new signees to the class of 2022. Hale will add two transfers and one local freshman, bringing the total class to four incoming student-athletes.
"We're super excited to add two former state champions to the squad, as well as two with previous Division One experience," Hale said. "I'm also excited to garner some of our great local talent."
Reagan Boleski | 5'5 | Wichita, Kan. | Kapaun Mt. Carmel
High School: Four-time All-State honoree … Three-time All-Metro First Team (2019, 20, 21) … 2021 All-Metro Player of the Year … 2021 Wichita Larger Schools Player of the Year … 2018, 21 USTA Kansas Player of the Year … Never lost a doubles match in her high school career
Personal: Born Nov. 25, 2003 … Parents Kris and Steve Boleski … Has four siblings: Paige, Erica, Lauren and Joseph … Volunteered at Lord's Diner … Participated in Kapaun's Spirit Leaders Union … Coached at Set2Win tennis camp in Oklahoma … Intends to major in Communications
Why Kansas City?: "I grew up playing juniors on the Plaza Tennis Center courts, and the whole area feels like a second home to me."
Coach Hale on Boleski: "Reagan will keep our Wichita connection alive! We have had a player from Wichita since I arrived. She is strong on all sides and has a monster serve. She had great success in high school under a great coach."
Ashley Jacobson | 5'8 | Olathe, Kan. | Olathe West HS | Western Illinois
2021-22 (Western Illinois): Went 1-8 in singles play as a freshman for the Leathernecks … Posted a 1-5 record in doubles … Both singles and doubles wins came at St. Ambrose
High School: Team Captain … Three-time team MVP … First-ever Sunflower League Champion from Olathe West … Regional Runner-up … Participated with Kansas City United Tennis and Coach Eric Rand
Personal: Born August 6, 2003 … Parents Bertha and Perry Jacobson … Mother Bertha played volleyball at Friends University … Father Perry played Baseball at Hennepin College … Favorite color is purple … Favorite musical artist is OneRepublic … Intends to major in Health Sciences
Why Kansas City?: "I wanted to represent the city that I grew up in, and Kansas City is a great college for my degree with a great tennis program."
Coach Hale on Jacobson: "I love having a Kansas City player on our roster. One of the things Ashley told me when she committed was that she's excited about competing for her city's team, and I love that pride she has."
Kate Miley | 5'7 | Tulsa, Okla. | Bishop Kelley HS | Missouri State
2021-22 (Missouri State): Posted a team-best 6-14 singles record as a freshman for the Bears … Posted a 2-3 tournament record during the fall … Went 4-14 in doubles play … Named to the MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll
High School: Four-year starter at Bishop Kelley HS … Placed first at regionals and fifth at state as a freshman … Won state championship as a senior … Named Girl's 6A World Tennis Player of the Year
Personal: Born April 4, 2003 in Charlotte, N.C. … Parents Dave and shirley Miley … Has three siblings: George, Reagan and McKenzie … Favorite movie is The Grinch … Favorite food is Sushi … Majoring in Business Administration
Why Kansas City?: "Coach Hale's well-respected reputation throughout the Missouri Valley area is what brought me to Kansas City! And who doesn't love KC?!"
Coach Hale on Miley: "Kate is a strong player who will give us great depth. She has all the tools, and comes to us from Missouri State. Her family is a strong tennis family in Tulsa and her sister plays at Oral Roberts."
