Cayla Walker

Cayla Walker
Cayla Walker
  • Hometown:
    Archbold, Ohio
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • High School:
    Archbold
  • Major:
    Exercise Science
Bio

Senior (2018): Named an HCAC Honorable Mention ... Played in all 16 singles contests and finished with a record of 7-9 in the third slot ... Played in all 16 doubles contests with a 5-11 record across number one and two doubles. 

Junior (2017): Played in all 19 matches ... Earned a 6-13 record as number three singles ... Finished with a combined 8-11 record in doubles. 

Sophomore (2016): Played in 12 matches in the fourth and fifth singles slot ... Won three matches in the fifth slot ... Played in 12 matches in the second and third doubles slot ... Won one match from the third slot and one match from the second slot in doubles. 

Prep: Three-year letterman in volleyball at Archbold High School ... Two-year letterman in basketball ... One-year letterman in softballl ... In volleyball was named second-team All-League ... Earned All-District honorable mention (volleyball) ... Named All-League honorable mention in basketballl ... Recognized as a NWOAL scholar athlete in all three sports.

Personal: Daughter of Greg and Kim Walker ... Majoring in exercise science ... Father, Grey Walker, was a member of the football program at Defiance College.

News mentions
Women's Tennis Finishes 2018-19 Season with Sweep
Women's Tennis Finishes 2018-19 Season with Sweep

DEFIANCE, OHIO - The Defiance College women's tennis team wrapped up their 2018-19 campaign in victorious fashion on Tuesday afternoon. The Yellow Jackets defeated their visitors, Ohio Christian, by a 7-0 scoreline. 

Women's Tennis Wraps Up Spring Break Trip
Women's Tennis Wraps Up Spring Break Trip

HILTON HEAD, S.C. - The Defiance College women's tennis team wrapped up their spring break trip with a match against Methodist University on Thursday. The Yellow Jackets fell to Monarchs 9-0. 

Women's Tennis Drops Contest with Roanoke
Women's Tennis Drops Contest with Roanoke

HILTON HEAD, S.C. - The Defiance College women's tennis team continued their spring break action on Wednesday morning against Roanoke College. THe Yellow Jackets were downed by the Maroons 9-0. 

Women's Tennis Wins Spring Break Opener
Women's Tennis Wins Spring Break Opener

Hilton Head, S.C. - The Defiance College women's tennis team began their spring break action on Tuesday with a matchup against Sweet Briar College. The Yellow Jackets came away with a dominant 6-3 victory over the Vixens. 

Three Singles Victories Highlight Battle with Alma
Three Singles Victories Highlight Battle with Alma

DEFIANCE, OHIO - The Defiance College women's tennis team continued spring season action on Monday afternoon by taking on Alma College in the George M. Smart Center. The Yellow Jackets narrowly fell to the Scots, 5-4. 

Women's Tennis Begins Spring Season with Indiana Tech
Women's Tennis Begins Spring Season with Indiana Tech

DEFIANCE, OHIO - The Defiance College women's tennis team opened up the 2019 spring season on Monday afternoon with a battle with Indiana Tech in the George M. Smart Center. The NAIA foe headed back to Fort Wayne with a 6-3 victory over Defiance. 

Women's Tennis Lands Two on All-HCAC
Women's Tennis Lands Two on All-HCAC

RICHMOND, IND. - Two Defiance College women's tennis players were recognized on the 2018 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-HCAC lists Wednesday afternoon. Senior Hannah Hesterman (Archbold / Archbold) was named All-HCAC, while senior Cayla Walker (Archbold / Archbold) was named Honorable Mention All-HCAC. 

Senior Day Split for Women's Tennis
Senior Day Split for Women's Tennis

DEFIANCE, OHIO - The Defiance College women's tennis team played host to a pair of Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matches to wrap up the 2018 season on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets split results on the day, falling to Hanover 9-0, and defeating Mt. St. Joseph by a 5-4 scoreline. 

Number One Singles Win Highlights Contest vs Anderson
Number One Singles Win Highlights Contest vs Anderson

DEFIANCE, OHIO - The Defiance College women's tennis team was in action on Wednesday afternoon as they hosted Anderson University for a Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup. The rainy weather saw the match move into the George M. Smart Center, where Defiance was defeated 8-1. 

Women's Tennis Heads South for a Pair of Contests
Women's Tennis Heads South for a Pair of Contests

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - The Defiance College women's tennis team hit the road for a pair of matches on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets took on fellow Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference member Transylvania and fell 9-0, followed by a non-conference 9-0 defeat to Thomas More. 

Yellow Jackets Sweep Miami-Middletown
Yellow Jackets Sweep Miami-Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, OHIO - The Defiance College women's tennis team hit the road on Friday afternoon as they traveled to Miami-Middletown. The Yellow Jackets earned their first sweep of the season, winning the contest 9-0. 

Singles Split Highlights HCAC Contest
Singles Split Highlights HCAC Contest
Yellow Jackets Narrowly Defeated at Capital
Yellow Jackets Narrowly Defeated at Capital

COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Defiance College women's tennis team took a break from Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference action on Sunday afternoon as they traveled to Capital University. The two sides were evenly matched in both doubles and singles action, but the Crusaders were able to edge out the Yellow Jackets for the 5-4 victory. 

Singles Success Leads to Victory in HCAC Contest
Singles Success Leads to Victory in HCAC Contest

NORTH MANCHESTER, IN - The Defiance College women's tennis team made the trip to Manchester University on Thursday evening. A strong showing allowed the Yellow Jackets to pick up their first Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference victory of the 2018 season by way of a 6-3 scoreline. 

Number One Doubles Victory Highlights Match vs. Albion
Number One Doubles Victory Highlights Match vs. Albion

DEFIANCE, OH - The Defiance College women's tennis team hosted Albion College in a non-conference dual on Tuesday evening. The Britons left Dix Tennis Facility with a 8-1 victory over the Yellow Jackets.

Women's Tennis Finishes Busy Weekend with Loss at Rose-Hulman
Women's Tennis Finishes Busy Weekend with Loss at Rose-Hulman

TERRE HAUTE, IND. - The Defiance College women's tennis team continued their busy weekend as they traveled to Rose-Hulman on Saturday morning for a second Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup in as many days. The Yellow Jackets fell to the Fightin' Engineers 9-0.

Women's Tennis Drops First Conference Match
Women's Tennis Drops First Conference Match

FRANKLIN, IND. - The Defiance College women's tennis team hit the road for the first taste of Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference action of the 2018 season. The Yellow Jackets traveled to Franklin College for the evening contest on Friday, and fell to the Grizzlies 9-0. 

Women's Tennis Swept by Trine
Women's Tennis Swept by Trine

ANGOLA, IND. - The Defiance College women's tennis team traveled to Trine University on Tuesday evening and fell to the Thunder by a final score of 9-0. 

Women's Tennis Hosts Action Packed Day
Women's Tennis Hosts Action Packed Day

DEFIANCE, OHIO - The Dix Tennis Facility had plenty of action on Wednesday. The Defiance College tennis courts played host to a three-way match up of Defiance, Ohio Northern, and Concordia (Mich.). 

Yellow Jackets Begin Season With Victory
Yellow Jackets Begin Season With Victory

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. - The Defiance College women's tennis team fought through adversity to start the season off on a high note Wednesday evening.