Academy of Art University Athletics

2009: Played in 43 games and 42 starts ... had a .221 batting average, two home runs, seven RBIs, 37 total bases, and 12 walks (most on the team) ... recorded a career-high three hits on two occasions (vs. Colorado School of Mines on Feb. 15 and at Menlo on Apr. 8) ... reached career-highs in RBIs (2) and total bases (9) at Menlo on Apr. 8.

Career: Sykes was a four-year letterwinner at Rio Americano High School ... as a senior, was named Defensive MVP and First Team All-League ... also served as team captain ... as a junior, was named Offensive MVP and First Team All-League ... was a Second Team All-League selection as a sophomore and an All-League honorable mention selection as a freshman ... was an Athletic Scholar for three years.

Personal: Parents are Bill and Susan Sykes ... has many hobbies including jet skiing, wakeboarding, playing cards, traveling, photography, reading, singing, listening to music and playing with her pug ... enjoys spending time with her friends and family ... lists her biggest athletic thrill as the feeling she gets every time she steps on the field ... also lists being the only freshman on her varsity team and the home run leader for her ASA team as significant moments in her athletic career ... Graphic Design major.