WACO, Texas - Baylor soccer signed goalkeeper Maggie Burton (Eagle, Idaho) and defender Marissa Kinsey (Allen, Texas), head coach Paul Jobson announced Friday. Each graduated high school early to get a head start on preparing for the 2016 fall season.

"We are really excited to get Marissa and Maggie in early," said Jobson. "It's a huge commitment to graduate early from high school but it shows their strong desire to make an impact on this program. This will be a great opportunity for these two to adjust to college life, on and off the field, prior to the intense fall season and it gives them a season of development that I wish all of my athletes could have prior to their first fall season."

The duo will join the 23 returning players from the 2015 squad as the Bears will be replacing five impact seniors.

Maggie Burton | GK | 6-1 | Eagle, Idaho | Eagle H.S. | FC Nova
High School: Played goalkeeper for FC Nova ECNL U18 league … Helped FC Nova to state title in 2015 … Named All-Conference first team in 2015 while at Eagle High School … Earned All-Conference second team honor in 2014 … Had 12 saves in one game during 2014 playoffs to set state record for saves in a tournament game … Garnered All-Conference honorable mention in 2013 … Also played two years of basketball from 2012-13 at EHS.
Personal: Born Feb. 12, 1998 … Daughter of Douglas and Patricia Burton … Named Academic All-Conference three times … Member of National Honor Society … Intends to major in mathematics.

Marissa Kinsey | D | 5-10 | Allen, Texas | Allen H.S. | Dallas Sting
High School: Played defender for Dallas Sting ECNL U18 league … Helped team to No. 7 national ranking in 2015-16 … Despite injuries, played for Sting team that finished ranked No. 7 nationally in 2014-15 … Helped team end with No. 11 national ranking in 2013-14 … In first season with Sting, played on team that finished first nationally … Played forward at Allen High School, totaling five goals and 10 assists in three seasons.
Personal: Born Oct. 10, 1997 … Daughter of Michael and Diana Kinsey … Sister Chantal plays soccer at Abilene Christian University … Intends to major in biomedical engineering.