Hometown: Manteca, California
Twitter Handle: laylamolinaa
Instagram Handle: laylamolinaa
Height: 5'5"
Major: Psychology
HPU Sport: Softball
HPU Position: Pitcher/Utility
HPU Jersey #: 4
High School: East Union High, Manteca, California
Sports Played in High School: Softball
Positions Played in High School: Pitcher, Second Base, Third Base, Shortstop
High School Head Coach(es): Matt Cooper, Anthony Molina, Kevin Gann
Awards/Accolades:
- Second Team All-League 2022
- Second Team All-League 2023
- Scholar Athlete all 4 years
- Captain Award 2023 for East Union High School
- Defensive Player of the Year 2022 for East Union High School
- Summa Cum Laude (Freshman-Senior)
Place of Birth: Stockton, California
Nickname: Lay, La
Hobbies:
- Art: Painting, Drawing, Ceramics
- Reading
Favorite Foods:
- Sushi
- Ramen
- Tamales
- Tacos
- Pozole
Favorite Movies:
- Nightmare Before Christmas
- 50 First Dates
- Grown Ups
- Princess and the Frog
Favorite Music Artists:
- Brent Faiyaz
- Maoli
- Luke Combs
Favorite Athlete(s):
- Kelly Barnhill
- Kathryn Sandercock
- Jocelyn Alo
- NiJaree Canady
In 10 Years Would Like to Be: Working in a hospital as a doctor, specifically a psychiatrist. I hope to be happily married with maybe a kid or two in a beautiful home, and hopefully a couple of dogs too.
What Made You Choose HPU?: I chose HPU because it was a dream of mine to play in Hawaii. I love everything about the island, including its culture and beauty. It gave me the opportunity to play the game I love and get my degree in paradise.
