Through grit and sacrifice, Laila Payne becomes Carnegie’s most decorated athlete

Through grit and sacrifice, Laila Payne becomes Carnegie’s most decorated athlete

Laila Payne has become Carnegie Vanguard High School’s most decorated track athlete after a third-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles during the 2025 UIL 5A State Track & Field Championships.“It’s honestly so surreal to see all the things that I’ve accomplished in these four years,” said Payne. “I just can’t help but feel so grateful for all the support that I’ve been able to get both as a student and as an athlete at Carnegie.”Payne earned th…