East Texas A&M University Athletics

2015 Season: NFCA Scholar Athlete...Played 6 games and started 1… 3 runs.

Prior to A&M-Commerce: Three year letterwinner at Gregory-Portland High School … Two-time all-district selection in the outfield … Named to 2012 All-South Texas team and was a 2013 All-South Texas preseason selection … Rocketed two grand slams in consecutive games as a sophomore … Helped lead the Wildcats to the district championship in 2011 and 2013, advancing to the regional quarterfinals as a junior … Coached by Felicia Talamontez … Member of a handful of club teams since 2006 … While a member of the Lady Outlaws, team placed fourth in nationals (2007) while capturing the 2008 state championship … Also captured the state championship in 2010 with the Hitsquad club team, placing second at nationals … Lettered twice in track and field as well … National Honor Society member … Ranked in the top 10% of her class.

Personal: Born April 24, 1996 … Daughter of Geoff and Vickie Payne … Plans to pursue a career in physical therapy.