#12 Kayla Dunlap
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Coach Nelson on Kayla Dunlap… Kayla is a local product with massive potential. At 6-4, she plays high above the net as an attacker and blocker. She is focused, determined and passionate on the court. She shows how great she wants to be. She also understands the significance of being the first Nashvillian on our roster and wants to be a role model for young athletes in the area.
The Dunlap File
• Played club volleyball at Tennessee Performance
• 2023 District 10-AAA All-District honorable mention
• 2023 District 10-AAA all-tournament team
• 2022 District 11 All-District honorable mention
• Honor Roll throughout high school
Personal
• Grandfather, King Dunlap IV, played football at Tennessee State
• Grandmother, Robin, was on the track and field team at TSU
• Father, King Dunlap V, played football at Auburn
• Mother, Kenya Wyatt, played volleyball at Alabama State
Why Vanderbilt?
I never thought about staying in state for college. Russ, Lauren and Anders helped me realize that having my family close after moving around meant the world to me. They instantly connected with me. I planned on a school with challenging academics. Nashville is home, and it always will be.
Kayla’s Essentials
Nashville food spot: BrickTop’s
First song on aux: Coincidence by Sabrina Carpenter