SAN MARCOS, TX — Texas State women's basketball head coach Zenarae Antoine and the Bobcat coaching staff have announced the additions of three players to its 2024 Early Signing Class. The three joining the program are a guards Heather Baymon, Saniya Burks and Takeira Ramey.

"Bobcat Nation, I am thrilled to announce the signing of these future bobcats," said Antoine. "They each add unique and special qualities to our program, but what they all have in common is their toughness. They are extreme competitors, have a positive work ethic, and are products of great families. All of our signees have a strong family background that support our winning culture. These young women collectively share our vision and core values from our program and university. It's a great day to be a Bobcat!" 

Heather Baymon | 5'8" | Guard | Phoenix, Arizona
Baymon was Freshman Newcomer of the Year under Head Coach Annette Steward at Langham Creek … in the 2022-23 season she was named District 16-6A Offensive Player of the Year … also in the 2022-23 season she was named TGCA Texas All-Region and All-State … also excels in the classroom and was named to Region 16-6A Academic All-District for three years … had a 41 point outing and an eight three-point field goals made performance at Langham Creek High School 

Saniya Burks | 5'8" | Guard | Mexia, Texas
A guard from Rice High School, Burks has no shortage of accolades … she was named three time MVP in District 18-3A … was named to 3A All-Region and All-State … named to the 2022-23 THACA 3A Super Elite Team … Selected for the 2022-23 TABC All-Star Game … she was nominated for 2022-23 Miss Texas Basketball and nominated for 2022-23 Texas Gatorade Player of the Year … named to the 2023 Small Town All-America First Team

Takeira Ramey | 5'7" | Guard | Stafford, Virginia
In her time at Massaponax High School Ramey was honored with a slew of accolades … she was named first team All-State, two time first team All-Region, two time first team All-Area and three time first team All-District … she was named Region, Area and District Player of the Year one time each … Ramey was named the 2023 She Got Game MVP … also named the 2023 Athletes of Awareness MVP … also was named 2022 Holiday Tournament MVP

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING …

Heather Baymon
Coach Zenarae Antoine: "We are so excited that Heather joined our Bobcat family today! Heather is a natural leader that comes from a family built around athletics. She has always been around sport with her family, and she is the ultimate teammate. We knew Heather would fit our style of play based on her scoring ability, leadership skills, and her high motor play. Additionally, Heather comes from a program that is well-coached and grounded in fundamentals and team first concepts." 

Coach Annette Steward, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Langham Creek: "Lobo Nation is thrilled to see Heather Baymon join the Bobcat family! Heather's winning attitude and refuse to lose mentality will help the Bobcats continue their winning traditions and their pursuit as Sun Belt Champions! Heather is a phenomenal basketball player with a very high IQ and is always fun to watch. She can make plays, get to the basket, score against anyone, and she can shoot the ball! But, above all, Heather will be the best leader and teammate at Texas State! We are excited to see what she can accomplish with the team under Coach Z." 

Saniya Burks
Coach Zenarae Antoine: "Saniya is the product of two parents that played Division 1 Basketball. She is a winner and a competitor in everything that she does. Saniya has left her legacy at Rice High School as one of the best to play in the area. We are so happy to announce Saniya as an addition to our Bobcat Family. She is TEXAS TOUGH! Her ability to score the basketball is special and fits our guard play. A huge separator in her game is her competitive spirit. Welcome, Saniya!" 

Coach Antonio Burks, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Rice High School: "We are beyond proud of Saniya! Watching her live out her dream has been fulfilling! We are thankful for her new Bobcat family, and can't wait to see her growth as a student-athlete at the next level!"

Takeira Ramey
Coach Zenarae Antoine: "Welcome, Takeira to our Bobcat Family! Takeira is a high motor, tough and gritty guard that loves defense first. Her family has taught her the value of hard work and trusting the process. From the moment we saw Takeira, we knew that she fit our style of play with her gritty play, elite point guard skills and athleticism. Her "no quit attitude" and toughness makes others around her better & she will thrive at the point guard spot in our system."

Coach Ramon Hounshell, Head Girls Basketball Coach at Massaponax High School: "I'm extremely happy for Takeira to go make a difference at Texas State as she did for Massaponax HS. Takeira was instrumental in our past three district championships and is currently creeping up on breaking the career points, assists, & steals records here. Amongst all of her accolades, I'm most proud of how she separates herself with all the extra, hard work that she does day in and day out when no one is watching. She is a very motivated & committed player who refuses to quit. She is a team player and a remarkable captain for my program and Texas State is lucky to have her."

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