Dallas Baptist University Athletics

CAREER HONORS
2025-2026:
Lone Star Conference Fall Commissioner's Honor Roll
Lone Star Conference Spring Commissioner's Honor Roll
2024-2025:
Lone Star Conference Fall Commissioner's Honor Roll
Lone Star Conference Spring Commissioner's Honor Roll

2026 OUTDOOR (SOPHOMORE)
Competed in five events during 2026 outdoor season ... Ran in the 1500, 5000, and 10,000 meters ... Registered a 20th place finish in the 1500 meters at the UTA Invitational ... Posted an 11th place finish in the 5000 meters at the SMU Invitational ... Recorded a seventh place finish in the 10,000 meters at the Victor Lopez Classic. 

2026 INDOOR (SOPHOMORE)
Competed in five events during 2026 indoor season ... Ran in the mile and the 5000 meters ... Recorded a 29th place finish in the mile at the Rumble in the Jungle Invitational ... Registered a 15th place finish in the 5000 meters at the Ichabod Invitational. 

2025 OUTDOOR (FRESHMAN)
Competed in five events during 2025 outdoor season ... Ran in the 1500 and 5000 meters ... Set a season-best time of 4:15.05 in the 1500 meters at the TCU Alumni Invitational ... Registered a 12th place finish in the 5000 meters at the Victor Lopez Classic.

2025 INDOOR (FRESHMAN)
Competed in five events during 2025 indoor season ... Ran in the mile and the 5000 meters ... Posted a 19th place finish in the mile at the LSC Indoor Championships ... Recorded a season-best time of 16:05.02 in the 5000 meters at the Ichabod Invitational.

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterman at Springtown High School … Coached by Raul Guerrero ... Was named an Academic All-State selection during his prep career.

PERSONAL
Born on June 28, 2006 … Parents are Stacy and Marti Payne … Majoring in Mechanical Engineering ... Favorite Bible verse is Psalms 55:22.