Jada Baylark - Arakansas Razorback Track & Field
Jada Baylark is a Senior sprinter here at the University of Arkansas. Upon winning the SEC Triple Crown she reflected on her earlier years at the U of A.
Back in 2019 the Razorback women won the SEC Triple Crown as well, but that year Jada was battling injury and couldn't contribute the way she wanted to. At the time a lot of questions and doubts creeped into her mind.
Her eyes were set on 2020, until they weren't. The pandemic prevented her from pursuing the track season she hoped for, but it gave her the opportunity to pursue God. It ended up being a great season of spiritual growth for Jada.
She carried that momentum into the 2021 season. Although she and the team were able to compete once again, her pursuit of the Lord never wavered. At the 2021 SEC Indoor tournament she was able to score for her team in both the 60 and 200 as well as at Nationals!
Jada attributes her success to the discipline and focus on her pursuit of the Lord.
Of all the questions Jada asked herself, the most important one was, "Am I doing this for myself, or for the Lord?" and Jada chooses to give glory to God!