Oklahoma City, Okla. -- Local standout Kayla Yager has signed to play softballwith the Mid-America Christian Lady Evangels, marking the first signing of new head coach Robert Wakefield's tenure.

Yager comes to MACU after competing for the nearby Oklahoma Christian Academy HS Eagles in Edmond, Okla.

She was a two-time first-team All-Edmond selection, while helping the Eagles win a district championship in 2010.

Yager was also a cheer All-American in 2010 and 2011.

"I think Kayla will be able to step in and help our program immediately," said Wakefield. "She will be a very versatile player for us and will be playing multiple positions for MACU."

She is the daughter of Dia Yager and plans to major in psychology at MACU.