Payton Willhite '28 Recruiting Profile

I am excited to share my collegiate goals and aspirations with you. Since the beginning of high school, I’ve committed myself to excellence both on and off the field. As a freshman, I earned a starting position on the varsity soccer team as a defensive center mid, receiving the Newcomer of the Year award and All-District Honorable Mention. I also played minutes for our varsity basketball team and competed on the varsity track team as the anchor leg of the 4x800, placing 9th in the state. These experiences have pushed me to grow as an athlete and a teammate. Outside of school sports, I’ve continued developing my skills through the WSA ENCL-RL soccer team starting as an outside back, competing at a high level year-round. 

Balancing the responsibilities of being a multi-sport athlete, I’ve maintained a 4.0 GPA, staying focused on both my academic and athletic goals. What sets me apart is my strong character, work ethic, and academic performance. I am known for my integrity, leadership skills, and positive attitude. 

These experiences have also sparked my passion for physical therapy. After seeing firsthand how crucial recovery, movement, and care are to athletes, I’ve become inspired to pursue a career helping others heal and perform at their best. I hope to continue playing soccer in college while earning a degree in physical therapy, combining my love for sports with a profession centered on helping people stay strong, healthy, and active.

My most recent accomplishments in my 9th grade year are as Follows:

• Starting Defensive Center Mid for Varsity team 

• Varsity Soccer “Newcomer of the Year award”

• Vype magazine player to watch

•  All-District Honorable Mention.

• Varsity basketball team, Shooting Guard

• Varsity track team - Anchor leg of the 4x800, placing 9th in the state. 

• WSA ENCL-RL -Outside back

My past accomplishments in my 8th grade year are as Follows:

•  I was named Mrs. GMS (Glenpool Middle School) Top Female of the year. An award voted on by the teachers and staff. 

• SuperY national champion

• Captain of my middle school soccer team. 

• Mighty kicker (u4) soccer coach. 

• Anchor leg my 8th grade track seasons for the 4x100, 4x200, 4x400. 

• 8th grade 400m Conference Runner up, 4x100 Conference Runners up, 4x200 Conference 2nd Runners up.  

• Starting point guard on my middle school basketball team. Also getting opportunities to play up on the Freshman team. 

• NJHS participant with 20 hours of volunteer work at my local church VBS, Hydrants for Hope fundraiser, Night to Shine -Tim Tebow Foundation.