OTTAWA, Kan. – The Ottawa University women's basketball program is pleased to announce the signing of Capri Koechner for the 2027-28 season. Koechner, a 5-10 small forward from Atchison, Kan., is currently a senior at Maur Hill-Mount Academy.

Koechner is a three-time First Team All-League selection in basketball and has earned All-State Honorable Mention honors three times. She helped lead the Ravens to a league championship during her freshman season.

In addition to basketball, Koechner has excelled in volleyball and track and field at Maur Hill-Mount Academy. She is a three-time First Team All-League selection in volleyball and earned All-State Honorable Mention honors. Koechner was also selected to participate in the Northeast Kansas Volleyball All-Star Game and helped the Ravens capture a regional championship during her junior season.

On the track, Koechner is a three-time state qualifier in the 100m, 200m, and 400m dashes. She has earned three top-six finishes at state in the 400m, placing fourth once and sixth twice. Koechner also recorded a sixth-place finish in the 200m dash at the state meet.

Outside of athletics, Koechner has participated in powerlifting, cheerleading, and leadership activities and is a member of the National Honor Society. She also excells in the classroom where she carries a 4.0 GPA.

Koechner also competes for MoKan, where she is coached by Dru Wheatcroft.

"We are so excited to have Capri as a part of our program," said OU head women's basketball coach Hunter Bondurant. "She is a big-time athlete who will make a huge impact on both sides of the ball. Her intangibles, especially being an amazing teammate and person, are off the charts. I know she will make a positive impact on the entire Ottawa campus, both on and off the court. Welcome home, Capri!"

Koechner is the daughter of Joe and Chanda Koechner and plans to major in exercise science at Ottawa University.