Rachel Freeman, an Ouachita Baptist cross country signee, was one of the victims killed in an alleged hit and run in Moore, Oklahoma.
Ouachita Baptist released a statement on Freeman's tragic passing, confirming that she had signed a scholarship to compete on the women's cross country team the next year.
Here is the statement from the university:
"Ouachita grieves with the family of Rachel Freeman and all those involved in the tragedy in Moore, Okla. Rachel had signed a letter of intent to join our women’s cross country team in the fall and already was felt to be a member of the Tiger athletics family. Our prayers are with the Moore community as they navigate these difficult times."