By Dustin Armbruster

Lieacha Cook wanted the ability to excel in both athletics and academics in the college. That opportunity presented itself with an offer from Bethel College. It is an opportunity the senior defensive soccer player signed up for on Friday afternoon. Bethel head coach Anthony Turini believes that Cook can make an immediate impact on his Threshers team as she will be on of the most athletic players on the team as soon as she steps foot on campus.

Lieacha Cook

Cook joins former Hays High Indian Lacey Pfannenstiel who is a sophomore at Bethel.

The Indians head coach Jim Maska praised Cook’s work ethic to become a better player over the year. Maska also added that he views Cook more like a player/coach because of her ability to lead the way on the field.

Indian Soccer Coach Jim Maska

Cook still has one more season to compete in soccer as a Hays High Indian this spring. One that she says the goal has been set to make the state tournament.