HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Fuquay-Varina High School.
- Garnered 2024 offensive player of the year honors with the Bengals, accompanied by all-conference recognition in both of the last two seasons (2023-24).
- Gained experience in club softball with the Lady Lightning Gold DPS from 2021-25, NC Challengers (2019-21) and South Wake Storm form 2013-18.
ABOUT AYALA
Major: Criminal Justice; Psychology ... Favorite pro athlete: Michael Jordan ... Pregame ritual: Talking to my mom ... Hidden Talent: I can juggle ... Favorite off day activity: Recovery ... Favorite movie: Bad Boys ... Favorite music artist: Rod Wave ... Favorite food to cook: Steak ... Nickname growing up: 'Yaya' or 'Punkin' ... Favorite sport other than softball: Basketball ... Dream vacation destination: Greece