Missouri State

At Missouri State: After sitting out as a redshirt in 2009, Kayla Beckett is expected to compete for playing time in the Bears[apos] outfield in her second year in the Missouri State program.

Background: Beckett was a four-year starter at third base for Sullivan High School in Sullivan, Mo. ... served as team captain and received Sullivan[apos]s team MVP and Slugger Award her senior year ... earned first-team all-conference and all-district honors in each of her four years at Sullivan ... led her team to three conference and district titles and two sectional wins in her standout four-year career ... also competed in track and basketball at Sullivan.

Personal: Kayla Elizabeth Ann Beckett is the daughter or Brian and Tricia Beckett ... born October 16, 1989, in St. Louis, Mo. ... plans to major in exercise and movement science and pursue her doctorate in physical therapy and rehabilitation following graduation.