Blankenship, a center midfielder from Kirksville, Missouri, who will start her senior season in March, registered a school-record 22 goals and 19 assists as a junior at Kirksville High School. She also holds the school records for career goals (48) and assists (48) through three seasons, and she set the single-match school record with five assists. Blankenship, who is a three-time All-Conference, All-District, and All-Region First Team selection, was an Honorable Mention All-State pick as a junior.

"I am very happy that Bekah has committed to be a Lady Cougar next fall,” said MVNU head coach Jonathan Meade. "I began following her over two years ago and we have been going through the recruiting process ever since. I know that it was time well spent because Bekah will be a great addition to our program.”

"Bekah has a lot of experience playing at the club level and I expect her to be able to come in and compete immediately at the center midfield position,” Meade added. "She sees the field very well and really does a nice job moving the ball around. I think she will have a very nice career as a Lady Cougar. She also comes from a Nazarene background and values the opportunity to learn and grow at a Christian university. The team and I look forward to her bringing a strong playing background as well as a strong commitment to her faith to MVNU next fall.”

In addition to playing soccer at Kirksville, Blankenship has also played club soccer with Columbia Carrera. She has also been active in Future Business Leaders of America and the Heartland Task Force for three years.

"There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Blankenship of her college choice. "I love the women’s soccer team and their chemistry. Coach Meade has a great way of coaching. The academic side of the school is good as well and they have an excellent science program.”

MVNU finished the season with a 13-7-2 overall record. The Lady Cougars won the American Mideast Conference South Division title, the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region crown, and the NCCAA national championship.