Amherst College Athletics

• "I made VWC my top choice because of the good soccer program, the strong academics, and it feels like home."
• Selected VWC over Lycoming College, the College of William and Mary, and the University of Virginia

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Four-time Dean's List honoree
• Currently owns a 3.88 grade point accume
• Wesleyan Scholar
• Honors and Scholars student
• Member of the History Honor Society
• Member of the Political Science Honor Society
• Co-president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Member of Marlin Buddies and the Homeless Shelter group
• VWC lifeguard
• Two time Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic team honoree

Prep Accolades

• Second team all-district honoree as a senior
• Coach's Award recipient as a senior
• Scholar-Athlete honoree
• Academic Gold Award honoree
• Ranked No. 13 in a class of 651

Personal

• Daughter of Sandy and Robin Bayles; parents attended the University of Maryland and the University of West Georgia
• Born in Warrenton, Virginia
• Has two older sisters, Aimee and Rebekah, both graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "I work hard to reach goals I set."
• A fan of the Washington Redskins, soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and actor Johnny Depp
• Enjoys listening to all types of music and spending vacation time in Hawaii
• Favorites include the classic "To Kill A Mockingbird," the movie "Remember the Titans," and the TV series "24"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "Staying in shape and working towards a goal."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "Being more confident and 1 vs. 1 on breakways."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "To win the ODAC championship and get back to the final four in the NCAA tournament."
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "Survivor. It would be challenging and fun."
• People might be surprised to know: "I am deaf in my left ear."
• The most important advice I've received is: "Be patient."