PRIOR TO LA TECH: Appeared in seven matches over two years during her tenure at North Florida ... made her collegiate debut on Aug. 24, 2023 at Georgia Southern ... named to 2023-24 ASUN Academic Honor Roll ... prepped at Lawton Chiles High School in Tallahassee ... four-year varsity letterwinner ... three-time Leon County District Champion (2020, 2021, 2023) ... named Rookie of the Year her freshman season and was a two-time Player of the Year selection her junior and senior years ... All-Big Bend First Team selection ... four-time FACA All-Academic and All-State honors recipient ... member of the FACA All-Star Team as a senior and the 850 All-Star team.

PERSONAL: Born Layla Kathryn Thompson on January 25, 2005 in Tallahassee ... daughter of Elizabeth and Chris Thompson ... has three siblings: Caleb, Logan and Parker ... why Layla chose LA Tech: "The team, coaches and the program, as well as Louisiana Tech having a pre-vet program."