Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks

HIGH SCHOOL

• Attended Woodruff High School where she graduated in 2023
• 2023
  • Javelin PR - 109-1ft
  • Discus PR - 115 ft
  • Track Region Champs
  • Region Athlete of the Year
  • All Region
  • All State
  • Upperstate Champion (discus)
  • MVP
  • 5th place state finish
• 2022
  • Javelin PR - 109 - 1 ft
  • All State
  • 3rd place state finish

PERSONAL

• Born on April 21st, 2005 to Chris and Ashley Bennett
• Majoring in Physical Education 

What are your goals for the upcoming season? 
"To hit new PR's, and learn to perform better under pressureful situations."

Why did you choose SWU? 
"I chose SWU because of the track program, and what it had to offer me, and the Christ-centered view that is here."

What is your favorite thing about SWU? 
"My favorite thing about SWU right now is meeting my roommate and getting to know her more."

Why is your sport important to you? 
"Track and field is important to me because it is my escape from the real word, and it relieves my stress."

Who is your greatest influence in life? Why? 
"My greatest influence is my best friend, Rylie Sloan, who I met through track, that passed away after our first track season together. She reminds me how lucky I am to be able to live and participate in sports."

Where do you want to be in 5 years? 
"In five years, I hope to be a Physical Education Teacher, maybe married, and hopefully own a dog."

Do you have a nickname? What is it? 
"Yes, LG and George."

How did you get your nickname? 
"My swim coach when I was younger thought Layla-Gray was too much to scream from the pool deck so she started calling me LG. And my dad has always called me George, we have no clue why or where he got this from."

Who is your favorite athlete? 
"MiLaysia Fulwiley."

What is your favorite food?
"Potatoes."