PRIOR TO MSU
Francis starred for Castle High School in Newburgh, Ind., where she started all four years and also earned Academic/Athletic All-State honors each season. As a senior, she scored two goals, playing in just five games because of an injury, but earned the Kiwanis’ Mental Attitude Award. As a junior, Francis really stood out, helping the Knights to a 16-3-2 record and an appearance in the regionals. She scored nine goals and had five assists that season and earned all-conference honors. As a sophomore, she had 11 goals and nine assists for a team that won the sectional title, its conference championship and advanced to the regionals. Over her final three seasons, the squad compiled a 41-12-3 record. She also played for FC Pride and Indy Eleven. At FC Pride, she earned two all-conference honors and competed with the team at the 2023 and 2024 nationals.