2025-26 Women's Track and Field Roster
Biography
Events: High Jump
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2025-26: Competed in the high jump during her first collegiate indoor and outdoor seasons … Opened her collegiate career with a clearance of 1.44m (4' 8.75") at the Visit Winston-Salem College Kick-Off … Recorded a personal-best mark of 1.48m (4' 10.25") at the Tryon Winter Classic and Combined Events … Added a 14th-place finish at the Tryon Mid-Winter Invitational and an 11th-place finish at the Peach Belt Conference Indoor Championships … Competed throughout the outdoor season, highlighted by a 1.45m (4' 9") clearance at the Electric City Invitational.
Personal Bests:
- High Jump – 1.48m (4' 10.25") (January 17, 2026, at Tryon Winter Classic and Combined Events)
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Troup County High School in LaGrange, Ga. … Graduated in 2025 … Lettered in two sports … Named 2024 Track Athlete of the Year … Two-time region champion in the high jump … Two-time state qualifier in high jump, placing 11th and 5th … Earned 3rd Year Varsity Award for Track & Field in 2023–2024 … Recognized with the Algebra I Award (2022), Black History Month Certificate of Recognition, A/B Honor Roll (2022–2023, 2024–2025), and All A’s Honor Roll (2023–2024)
PERSONAL: Born September 5, 2006, in LaGrange, Ga. … Parents are Takashi Laye and Kelly Reed … Has three siblings: Jadarius Laye, Jayvion Laye, and Jeremiah Reed … Plans to major in Nursing
FUN FACT: Track & Field wasn’t her first love—volleyball was since 7th grade. It wasn’t until her senior year that she fell in love with the high jump.
