University of South Alabama Athletics

High School: Competed and letter on the Track team for two years at Pace High School... Qualified for nationals in pole vault and took 17th place... Made the State Finals for one year...Holds the high school school record in the pole vault with a clearance of 12'6"... Chose South Alabama over UAB, UNC-Charlotte, FIU, Roberts-Wesleyan, Baldwin-Wallace for Track...Favorite high school moment was PR'ing three times in one meet, and making nationals...

Personal: Full name is Payton Grace Kanis... Born in St. Louis, Mo... Daughter of Bret and Vicky Kanis... Oldest of two siblings...Hobbies are shopping, going to the beach, hanging with friends and family... Favorite movies is the "Polar Express".. .Favorite book is "The Bible"... Favorite athlete is Katie Moon... Favorite music artists are Morgan Wallen, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Riley Green, and Randy Travis... Favorite food is Sushi... Favorite class is math...