KiAryn Taylor Commits to Ranger College Following Season-Ending ACL Tear

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Charles Page High School senior KiAryn Taylor announced on X Friday that her basketball season is indeed over and that she is committing to Ranger College next year.

The 5’10” senior went off for a career-best 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 steals in a December 7th tournament victory over Edison Prep, but she went down in pain the following day during a semifinal game against Bishop Kelley and had to be carried off the court.

“With a true heavy heart, I am sharing that I will be missing the rest of my senior season due to two tears in my knee,” tweeted Taylor. A Monday MRI confirmed both an ACL tear and a tear in her meniscus.

“Thank you to everyone who has shown love and support. Most importantly, thank you to my coaches and teammates. This one hit home and it hurts like crazy but I can’t wait to support my teammates as they accomplish all of our goals the rest of this season.”

“I wouldn’t call this a setback. I know my future is bright and right now God is just preparing me for that journey.”

Taylor averaged 8.6 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.4 steals during the Sandites’ 4-1 start on the season and ended her career with 226 points.

“With missing the rest of the season, I am blessed to say that I will be committing to Ranger College,” tweeted Taylor, who also had offers from Cleveland Community College, Western Texas College, and Lincoln Trail College.

“I want to thank my mom for being my number one supporter through it all. I want to give a huge thanks to all the college coaches that gave me an opportunity to play for their program. Most importantly I want to thank my high school coaches and my teammates.”

“I wouldn’t have made it where I am today if it weren’t for the man above, God. I am so thankful for Coach Morefield for believing in me and giving me a chance to play for me. I am excited about playing at the next level and I’m very grateful. I know my future is bright and now it’s time to prove it.”

Ranger College is an NJCAA program in Ranger, Texas. The Rangers are 3-10 in the current season under first-year head coach Mark Morefield and went 14-17 last season.

Sand Springs (5-2) will return to action after the new year at the Putnam City Invitational.