Hope International University

Summit HS - Graduated in 2021...played two years on the varsity squad for coaches Robert Peterson and Jarod Chang...as a sophomore, earned the Coach's Recognition Award and was undefeated until CIF...was a CIF Round 3 participant...member of Sunkist League championship teams freshman and sophomore years...individual champion of the Sunkist League as a freshman and sophomore...featured in the Fontana Herald community newspaper...as a freshman, named team MVP...was undefeated until CIF...was a CIF Round 2 participant...earned the Summit Global Business Program Award her senior year...made the Principal's Honor Roll...participated in community service for Golden Senior's "Feeding The Homeless" program.

Personal - Born on 11/1/04...parents are Tisa and Kalaun Stephens...has three siblings – Tiana (18), Kalen (17) and Kaleb (15)...sister Tiana also attends HIU...father Kalaun played basketball in college...chose HIU to grow while prioritizing her faith, being close to family and joining a great tennis program with a knowledgeable, passionate coach...favorite Bible verses are Ephesians 3:20 and Isaiah 43:19...favorite athletes are Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrigios...favorite food is tacos...favorite movie is The Hunger Games (Catching Fire)...Ayala is a Creative Writing major who aspires to become a professional tennis player, author and screenwriter.