Taylor is from Las Vegas, NV and a 4-year starter at Eldorado High School and All-Conference player in high school. She assisted in her senior year going undefeated in conference play for the first time for the program. In high school, Taylor achieved defensive player of the year for three years in high school as a catcher. Taylor received a softball scholarship and played 4 years at Valley City State University in Valley City, ND. Taylor’s first experience with softball was stepping on the field as the youngest player for the rec ball association at the age of 4 and never stopped playing until graduating college. Taylor’s primary position was catcher and enjoyed every minute of it. Her batting average through her college softball career was .260 and fielding .930. Taylor was captain her senior year of college. She graduated with a Criminal Justice Bachelor’s Degree.