Cougar Athletics
28 NAIA National Championships
93 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: One of 5 freshmen to join the Cougars, Kayla Carstensen comes from a running family and has been well-trained throughout her life ... Will use the season as a developmental year as she adjusts to collegiate competition.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was home-schooled through Liberty Christian Academy ... Competed unattached in open road races and youth track & field meets.

PERSONAL: Born March 17, 1989, to Todd (electrical engineer) and Keena Carstensen ... Has 1 brother (Jared) and 2 sisters (Brianna, a former Cougar All-American in cross country and the holder of several Cougar track & field distance records, Diandra) ... Has not declared a major.