Anderson on Graybill: Laura is one of the most positive, determined, and coachable players that I have worked with. She has improved so much throughout the past three and a half years and I am looking forward to her hard work paying off again this spring.
Fall 2009: Earned a 2-1 singles mark at the Elon Invitational • team co-captain.
2008-09: Won four of final five regular-season singles matches • defeated opponents from Wofford and Appalachian State for a 2-1 SoCon record • lost only one doubles match for a dual record of 6-1 • earned two doubles wins at the Elon Invitational and the Cary doubles tournament • ITA Scholar-Athlete.
2007-08: Competed at the No. 3-6 positions, recording a dual mark of 7-11 on the season • earned a doubles record of 4-1, partnering with three teammates • posted the match-clinching victory to help Elon advance to the semifinals of the SoCon Tournament with a win over UNCG • received the teams Most Inspirational Award • academic All-SoCon selection • had a strong fall, advancing to the finals of the D1 Flight at the NC State Invitational • posted a 3-4 singles tally and a 3-3 doubles mark.
2006-07: Earned a 3-1 dual singles record, primarily at number six, as a rookie • combined with Francie Rudolph to go 2-1 in doubles action • posted a 4-3 fall singles mark, including a runner-up finish in her flight at the Davidson Fall Invite.
Prep: Four-year Hempfield team MVP • played three years at the top singles spot, compiling a career record of 71-9 • three-time all-conference player • two-time all-district honoree • team captain as a senior • led Hempfield to a pair of league championships, two district titles and a pair of appearances in the state semifinals • ranked as high as No. 30 in the USTA Middle States Section.
Personal: Majoring in elementary education • daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Graybill • born February 23, 1988.
Graybill File
What is your favorite sports movie and why? Miracle — We watched it with my high school tennis team before our first match at states.
My first car was a: Green Taurus Wagon - with the seats that face backwards in the trunk!
Any superstitions? I can never set my alarm clock on a multiple of five.
What is your favorite tennis memory? Beating UNCG at the conference tournament in 2008. I was the last on the court and needed to win for the team to advance. I’ll never forget my teammates cheering on the side and running on to my court after I won.
