University of Texas at Tyler Athletics

High School: Graduated from Lewisburg High School... Helped lead the Patriots to back-to-back MHSAA 7A State Championships in 2023 and 2024... Earned AVCA All-Region Team honors, JVA Girls Watch List recognition, 7A All-Region First Team accolades and was named Defensive Player of the Year... Named to the Mississippi All-State Academic Team... Competed for Memphis Juniors Volleyball Club.

Personal: Daughter of Mary Lesa and Justin Barnes... Has one brother, Ethan... Majoring in psychology and plans to become a faith-based sports psychologist... Enjoys photography and participating in Bible studies... Was saved during her junior year of high school, has swam with dolphins and attended a Zach Bryan concert from the pit... Favorite food is sushi and favorite drink is Dr Pepper... Chose UT Tyler because of the program's culture and the relationships between the coaches and players... Favorite thing about UT Tyler is the opportunity to grow in her faith.