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Get to Know - Morcquess Oliphant

THE FACTS
Hometown: Frisco, Texas
Position: Midfielder / Forward
Height: 5'8"
Parents: Marcus and Donella
Club Team: Dallas Texans
Club Coach: Leo Maric
High School: Frisco
High School Coach: Jaime Leraas

Morcquess' Noteworthy Accolades: 

  • Scored 21 goals as a junior for Frisco High School in 2016
  • Named first team all-area and all-district honors as a sophomore and junior
  • Helped Frisco to four district championships
  • Helped Dallas Texans ECNL to the Texas Conference Championships in 2015 (U16) and 2014 (U15)

Why Morcquess chose Mizzou: 
"I chose Mizzou because of its academic reputation. I love the atmosphere of the University, Columbia and the coaches. I also wanted the opportunity to play soccer in the SEC."

Club coach Leo Maric on Morcquess: 
"Morcquess is one of the most committed players that I know. Always the first to arrive at practice and the last to leave. She is a very hard worker and wants to get better every practice. She gives 100 percent all the time. She's a very important player for our team, and she has a bright future in soccer."