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Haley Padgett

 

Freshman ● Midfielder/Forward ● 5-6 ● Gainesville, GA ● Johnson HS

Talented forward that is continuing the family tradition at Clayton State, joining brother Heath, who is the Laker men’s goalkeeper… Tremendous scorer with great speed that finishes shots around the goal… Has been slowed this preseason by a knee injury… Could develop into an understudy under Laker standouts Olaitan Yusuf and Nkese Udoh.
High School/Club: Four-year letterwinner at Johnson High School… High school head coach was Elaine Dunnahoo… Missed her senior season due to a knee injury… A three-time All-Area selection… Scored 27 goals as a freshman, 19 goals as a sophomore and 17 goals as a junior… Was the Wendy’s Heisman Award winner during her senior season… Also lettered three seasons in volleyball and two seasons in track and field… Was a state qualifier in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and the 4x100-meter relay.
Personal: Born: March 3, 1988...  Parents are Stan and Karen Padgett... Favorite food is ice cream… Favorite television show is “Friends”… Athletic hero growing up was Jackie Joyner Kersey… Major is biology.