PLANO, Texas — In less than one year, Rayne Urech will graduate from Plano Senior High School.
The junior intends to early enroll in college similar to many high school football recruits.
By enrolling in college for the spring semester, football players get a head start on their collegiate careers. It gives them a better chance to get on the field come Fall.
"My college decision is 100% football-motivated," Rayne admitted. "But I do care about getting a good education."
However, Rayne plans to graduate early, so she can get a head start on the sideline.
Because Rayne still wants to be a football coach.
Rayne serves as a student assistant coach for the Wildcats football team. Her goal: To become a prominent female football coach, preferably at the college level.
"I know she's got the drive and passion to get wherever she needs to be," said Misty Urech, Rayne's mother.
It's not often you meet teenager who knows what they want to do with their lives. Moreover, it's rare to see a young woman striving to become a coach in a male-dominated sport.
Perhaps, we should not be surprised. Afterall, Rayne has been unique since birth. Rayne is a quadruplet. She, along with her sisters River, Skye and Julianne (aka Juju) are the four daughters to Misty Urech.
We first introduced you to Rayne and her sisters in the Fall of 2022, when they were sophomores at Vines High School – the feeder school to Plano Senior High.
"The video has done everything," Rayne exclaimed. "People have seen it and been able to recognize me at different [coaching clinics and] functions."
Rayne continues to serve as a student assistant coach for the Wildcats football team, a WFAA story that played a minor role in her getting a major one this past December.
Scottish Rite Children's Hospital is a longtime partner and beneficiary of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, which is played every year at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Rayne received ankle surgery at Scottish Rite when she was a child. And her sister, Juju, is currently a biannual patient.
"Juju was always talking about me and how I was on the news and how I coach football," explained Rayne.
Thanks to some marketing by her sister Juju, word passed from the folks at Scottish Rite to the Cotton Bowl decision-makers who were inspired by the video story about Rayne.
Then in November, Misty and Rayne received a phone call.
Rayne was selected as one of the honorary team captains in the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl, representing the University of Missouri in their game against Ohio State.
"It was so cool," Rayne described. "I still think about it every day."
As part of the near-weeklong experience, Rayne spent time with the Missouri coaches and players and joined on their visit to Scottish Rite Children's Hospital.
She also received some gifts, including a custom Mizzou jersey with 'URECH' across the back
On gameday, Rayne walked onto the turf and took center stage for the coin toss.
In addition to seeing firsthand how a college football program prepares and operates, Rayne connected with one of the student assistant coaches for Missouri -- who is also a woman.
"It just put a fire under me," Rayne said. "It just affirms to you there is a path and there's something out there."
Rayne said she is grateful for those who have come before her, but wants to blaze her own trail as well.
"I want to be the winningest female coach," Rayne yelled, hoisting an imaginary trophy. "Holding the National Championship trophy."
For now, she'll have to settle for the memories and photos of holding the Field Scovell trophy after Missouri defeated Ohio State, 14-3.
"With the confetti everywhere," Misty beamed. "t was just really magical and fun as a family."