POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State head women's basketball coach Seton Sobolewski has announced the singing class for November 2021. The class brings in three new Bengals from across the country and the globe.
The recruiting effort was spearheaded by Associate Head Coach Ryan Johnson. Coach Sobolewski had this to say.
"Associate Head Coach Ryan Johnson has done an exceptional job for us over the years in recruiting. Year after year he continues to do an amazing job helping bring talented young women to Idaho State."
Sarae Beveridge
Sarae Beveridge is poised to become the fourth Australian national on the Bengal squad coming to ISU from Victoria, Australia. The 6' 1" shooting has had marked success with her squads in the southern hemisphere.
One of her best accomplishments came with 0.6 seconds left on the clock at the 2020 Australia Day tournament, which happens to be the largest junior tournament in the southern hemisphere. Beveridge hit a shot as the clock expired to earn her team the tournament championship. For her performance, Beveridge was named the tournament MVP.
In 2018, Beveridge was also on the team that won the Australian National Junior Classic.
Off the court, Beveridge is committed to working in the humanitarian field. In her own words, she is "committed to ending human trafficking around the world."
Coach Sobolewski on Sarae
"Sarae is a tall perimeter player who can really shoot! She is one of the top players in her area and we are happy that we can continue to bring in talented Aussies."
Halle Wright
Halle comes to the Bengals from Prosser, Wash. During her time at Prosser HS Wright has earned numerous awards as a two-sport athlete playing basketball and volleyball.
On the volleyball court, Wright is a four-year starter and was named to the all-league first team. Her freshman year she helped the team to a spot in the state tournament.
On the hardwood, Wright has been a four-year varsity starter for the basketball team. Her basketball awards include being named first team all-league and being named the CWAC basketball MVP.
Academically, Wright wants to study medicine while at ISU. Wright is a member of the National Honor Society and an avid volunteer at her local nursing home. Six years ago, Wright started an 'adopt a grandparent' program and has been running it since its inception.
Coach Sobolewski on Halle
"Halle is a very well-rounded player who is tough and competitive. At 6'1 she can rebound, defend and score in a variety of ways."
Bridee Burks
Bridee comes to the Bengals from Lancaster HS in Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Burks was a four-sport athlete in her time at Lancaster HS, running cross country, track and field and Rodeo as well as basketball. While on the cross-country team, Burks helped the team to two state XC championships. On the track Burks was part of the state champion 4x200 relay. In rodeo she won a state championship in roping and was named a past reserve National Champion Rodeo Athlete.
On the court, Burks averaged a 43 percent field-goal percentage, with 11 points, six rebounds and three assists per game.
In 2020, Burks was named first team all-conference.
She plans on majoring in communication while at Idaho State.
Coach Sobolewski on Bridee
"Bridee has everything we look for in a guard. She is long and athletic with a competitor's mentality."
