Janie Rayback, who ended last season as the starting center at Weber State University, is transferring to Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., to play her senior season of basketball.

Rayback was a a formidable force with the Lady Braves, who went 47-5 in her junior and senior seasons. Rayback graduated with honors from SVHS in 2005.

The 6′ 4″ Rayback started the final 12 games of the season for the Big Sky Conference school. She averaged just under 18 minutes per contest and averaged five points and three rebounds per game.

“She’s a big time player,” stated Rocky Mountain Head Coach Brian Henderson. “We’re excited to have her come in and help us.”

Henderson said Rayback “was looking for something a little different” in deciding to transfer to Rocky and play her final season with the Battlin’ Bears.

Janie scored a season-high of 15 points against Montana State on two occasions this past season. Her career high to this point came against Idaho in her sophomore campaign as she dropped 18 on the Lady Vandals.

“She moves well; has got great hands and a great understanding for the game,” added Henderson. “We believe she will be a dominant force in this league.”

Rayback, 21, was one of three captains for the 12-16 Wildcats last season. She appeared in 85 games during her three-year career, starting 23 of them. She also shot 48.5% from the field in the 2007-08 season.

Janie played her high school basketball under Kade Wilkes and was the Salutatorian of the Class of 2005 at SVHS.

* Portions of this release were provided by Rocky Mountain College