Kaira Burrage

Karia Burrage

TF

Photo by Owen Main 1/5/25

Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Xavier College Prep
Hometown:
Scottsdale, AZ

TFRRS Profile

2025 -- Indoor: Did not compete in any meets.

Prep -- A three-year letterwinner in track and field at Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix ... competed in the 100-meter hurdles (14.72 seconds), 300 hurdles (43.63), 400 hurdles (1:04.24), 200 (26.47) and high jump (5 feet) ... No. 2 in school history in the 100 and 300 hurdles ... part of Xavier's record-setting 4x400 relay team ... as a senior at the AIA Division I Championships took fourth in the 100 hurdles, fifth in the 300 hurdles and second in the 4x400m relay ... helped Gators finish fourth in the 4x400 relay at the AIA State Championships ... two-time Northeast Valley champion ... 2022-23 Most Improved Award recipient ... named 2023-24 Most Outstanding Hurdler ... also competed for Phoenix Youth Track Club, taking part in the 2024 Great Southwest Classic ... also played volleyball and beach volleyball ... merit scholarship recipient ... member of Film, Best Buddies and Key clubs.

Personal -- Born in Sacramento, CA ... majoring in journalism with aspirations to become a professional sports broadcaster ... daughter of Junious and Keilani Burrage, both Cal Poly alumni, with her father playing basketball and her mother on the cheer and dance teams ... has two brothers, Desi and Kellen ... older brother, Desi, is a senior on the Cal Lutheran baskekball team ... inspired by her father, who played college basketball for the Mustangs and worked for the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns ... chose Cal Poly for its hands-on learning, career preparation, and competitive track program, as well as the supportive and scenic environment ... has lots of extracurricular experience, volunteering at St. Mary's Food Bank and St. Vincent de Paul ... Red Cross certified lifeguard ... participated in Jack and Jill of America ... passionate about writing, fashion, and modeling.