Northwestern State University of Louisana

2025 Outdoor Season: Competed in the pole vault ... finished second at the Leon Johnson NSU Invitational, clearing 14-1.75.
2025 Indoor Season: Competed in the pole vault ... cleared a season-best 15-0 in his debut at the LSU Twilight ... placed 14th at the Southland Conference Indoor Championships, clearing 14-1.25.

High School: Pole vault state champion for Quitman High … won the outdoor state championship in his sophomore, junior and senior seasons … indoor state champion as a senior … cleared an outdoor high 14-6 as a senior at the Coach Jack Williams Relays … cleared a personal-best 14-10 in the indoor season as a senior in the LSU Last Chance Qualifyer.
 
Personal: Son of Michelle and Thomas Lay … has two siblings, Tyler and Emily … nickname is ‘Peanut’ … accounting major who would like to go pro in pole vaulting and become an accountant.