Christopher Newport University

2026 -- Freshman Season -- Opened her softball career at Christopher Newport by appearing in 11 games for Keith Parr's squad...used primarily as a pinch runner...drove in the first run of her CNU career on April 19th in the second game of a doubleheader vs. Roanoke at Captains Park with a bases-loaded walk...made 16 putouts in the field without an error in her opening season as a Captain.

At King William -- Earned All-District, All-Region, All-State, and All-Metro honors ... Helped lead team to state championship in 2024 ... Played with the Starz Gold travel team ... Also a member of the volleyball team

Personal -- Payton Claire Lewis was born in Henrico, Va. ... Daughter of Dustin and Traci Lewis ... Has one brother, Drew ... Favorite athlete is Matt Olson ... Dream vacation is a trip to Bora Bora ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite movie is Cruel Intentions and favorite TV show is The Summer I Turned Pretty ... Favorite author is Colleen Hoover ... Favorite musician is Taylor Swift ... Aspires to become a physical therapist ... Majoring in Kinesiology.