Women's Basketball Introduces The Class of 2021

PRINCETON, N.J. – After reaching the postseason for the eighth straight season, head coach Courtney Banghart has announced the Class of 2021.

"Recruiting is the lifeblood of every program especially here at Princeton, in that we are adding to the depth, personality, and character of our team, as well as adding invaluable pieces to our community," mentioned Banghart. "With Sydney, McKenna, Carlie, and Abby, we hit a grand slam. These four winners bring talent, athleticism, competitiveness, and a hunger to do something special in their time in the orange and black. We intend to count on them early and often and we trust that they will make us better on the court, in the locker room, and in the greater school and alumni community. We are all counting down until their arrival and look forward to welcoming their entire families to Tiger nation."

Sydney Boyer
Hometown: Moorpark, Calif.
High School: Oaks Christian
Height: 6'1
Position: Forward

A three-time captain that scored over 1,200 points and grabbed over 800 rebounds, second most in school history … McDonald's All-American nominee … Named All-CIF Division IAA in 2017 … First team All-County (2016-17) … Was first team All-League three straight years (2015-17) …Selected to the First Team Nike TOC Arizona (2016) … Honored on the first team All-County Academic Team (2014-17) … Team won league title each of her four seasons … Made the semifinals of the CIF in 2014, 2015 and 2017 … Open Division CIF-SS Consolation Bracket Champions … Squad lost just one league game in four years … Earned Team MVP, Best Defender and Role Player along with Most Improved … Headmasters' List every semester of the high school … Involved with the Knowledge Bowl.

Personal: Daughter of Holly and Fred Boyer … Has a dog, Maddy.

"I chose Princeton because it was simply the right fit for me," said Boyer. "The coaches formed a relationship with me during the recruiting process and always put Princeton on my mind. The location is outstanding. The campus is beautiful and everything I had dreamed of, is safe, and is close enough to my family. The opportunities that Princeton offers is like no other college. Last but not least, Coach Banghart created an amazing basketball program with a great staff that is so respectable and competitive from an Ivy League standpoint and a Division-I standpoint. The players on the team are great as people and players. Everyone works hard; that is the type of environment I want to be in. Princeton is the best mix of basketball, academics, and opportunities compared to any other college."

McKenna Haire
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
High School: Myers Park
Height: 5'10
Position: Guard

A two-time captain that scored over 1,000 points and grabbed 500 rebounds, both school records … McDonald's All-American nominee … All-conference twice … All-Regional team in 2015 … Team went 97-20 and won the 4A State Championship twice and Southwestern 4A Conference title all four years of her career … Lettered in golf … National Honor Society and International Baccalaureate graduate … DREAM Team.

Personal: Daughter of Jennifer and Michael Haire … Has a brother, Jackson.

"I ultimately choose Princeton because of the team chemistry and atmosphere," mentioned Haire. "My goal was to find a team that was like-minded in work ethic on and off the court. I know I've picked a school where I will learn and grow in so many ways!"

Abby Meyers
Hometown: Potomac, Md.
High School: Walt Whitman
Height: 6 '0
Position: Guard

School's all-time leading scorer with over 1,700 points … McDonald's All-American nominee … All-Met Washington Post in 2016-17 … Montgomery Country Player of the Year (2015-17) … First Team All-State MBCA (2016-17) … ESPN Top 60 … Md. vs. Pennsylvania All-Star Game (2017) … Squad was the 2015-16 State Champions, won the regional crown three straight years and reached at least the state semifinals from 2015-17 … Tina Thompson Classic MVP twice … Lettered in soccer … Member of the Musical Wind Ensemble.

Personal: Daughter of Valerie and Steven Meyers … Has two sisters, Emily, and twin Olivia …. Olivia is also attending Princeton.

"I chose Princeton knowing that I can reach my full potential there as not only a basketball player, but as a young intellectual," Meyers stated. "The overall community at Princeton had made me feel special. It will be a challenge for me, but also a place to learn and grow. I followed my heart in the decision process and knew that I would love nothing more than to be a Tiger."

Carlie Littlefield
Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
High School: Waukee High School
Height: 5'9
Position: Guard

School's all-time leader in points (1,393), assists (380) and steals (296) … Single-season assists (133) and steals (89) leader … Four-year varsity player and a senior captain ... McDonald's All-American nominee … Senior season awards include Iowa Basketball Coaches' Association Class 5A Player of the Year, Des Moines Register All-CIML Elite Team, Iowa Newspapers Association First Team All-Iowa, First Team Class 5A All-State for Iowa Basketball Coaches' Association and Iowa Newspaper Association … Most Outstanding Player in the IBCA All-Star Game … First Team All-State in back-to-back years (2016-17) … Was All-Division and All-Conference every season … Squad qualified for the state tournament each of her four seasons … State quarterfinalists in 2014, 2016 and 2017 … Team won the 2015 Class 5A State Championship … Lettered in track and soccer … National Honor Society … Academic Letter winner all four years … Iowa Girls Coaches' Association and Iowa Basketball Coaches' Association Academic All-State … Graduated in the top one percent of her class … Waukee Student Activity Council Member … Waukee Silver Cord Volunteer Program Member … Ignition Prayer Group.

Personal: Daughter of Peggy and Chris Littlefield … Has two brothers, Connor and Cade.

"I was first drawn to the expectation of excellence present on campus, both in the classroom and on the court," expressed Littlefield. "However, I ultimately decided on Princeton because of the people — my future teammates, the coaching staff, faculty members, and mentors surrounding the team. From the first visit I took, it felt like a true family and was something that I knew I definitely wanted to be a part of. I know that Princeton is a special place where I will be challenged to grow as a person, player, and leader, while also making impactful relationships."

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