Get to Know Alayna ...
At what age did you start swimming and how did you get into the sport?
- I started swimming when I was 6 years old. My parents signed me up for a summer league team and I've loved it ever since.
What sport would you play if you did not swim and why?
- I would play volleyball because it looks really fun.
Why did you choose the University of Kansas?
- I loved the team chemistry and the coaches. I also liked the traditions and positive environment at KU.
2024-25 (Freshman)
- Placed third in the 100 breast (1:07.49) against Rockhurst on Dec. 7
High SchoolÂ
- Four-year letterwinner at Parkway South High
- 2x Missouri Class 2 State Team Champions (2022 & 2023)
- Holds school records in the 200-yard medley relay, 200-yard freestyle relay and 400-yard freestyle relay
- 2021 Rookie of the Year
- 200-yard freestyle relay state champions (2021)
- 200-yard medley and 200-yard freestyle relay state champions (2022)
- 200-yard medley and 400-yard freestyle relay state champions (2023)
- 2024 MVP and Team Captain
- 200-yard individual medley state champion and 100-yard breaststroke state champion (2024)
- Summa Cum Laude, National Honors Society (2023 & 2024) and Honor Roll recipient
Personal
- Daughter of Kyle and Megan Henage
- Has a younger sister, Avery
- Father (Kyle), played collegiate baseball and basketball for Avila University
- Coached by Canaan Campbell, the son of KU Head Coach Clark Campbell at Parkway Swim Club
- Plans to major in exercise science