Career Notes: Ranks 16th in career field goal percentage at 47.2 (144-for-305).
2013-14: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... played in 29 games, starting four times … recorded 13 points and a season-best 12 boards in season-opener vs. California (11/17) ... had one block vs. Ohio Dominican (12/7) … totaled 11 points and eight rebounds at Lake Erie (12/14) ... tallied second career double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds in win at Ashland (12/18) ... dished out a season-best two assists at Bellarmine (12/20) ... had double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds in career-high-tying 29 minutes vs. Southern Indiana (12/21) in first start of the season ... ... scored 13 points at Hillsdale (1/9), adding seven rebounds ... grabbed six boards at Findlay (1/11) ... recorded a career-high three steals, adding eight points and 10 boards in start at Saginaw Valley (1/18) ... had eight points and eight rebounds vs. MTU (1/23) ... scored a career-high 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting vs. NMU (1/25), also sinking 7-of-8 free throws ... notched 11 points and five rebounds at Grand Valley (2/1) ... had nine points in 11 minutes vs. Northwood (2/6) ... recorded 10 points and five rebounds in start vs. Saginaw Valley (2/8) ... did not travel to Michigan Tech (2/13) and Northern Michigan (2/15) ... scored in double figures for second straight game at Ferris State (2/20), notching 11 points ... made 8-of-9 shots for 21 points vs. Lake Superior (2/27) ... totaled eight points and seven rebounds in GLIAC Tournament Quarterfinal vs. Hillsdale (3/5) ... recorded five points and five rebounds vs. Malone (3/8) in GLIAC Semifinal ... scored six points and pull down a team-high seven rebounds against Drury (3/17) ... had three double-doubles this season ... scored in double figures 10 times ... a CoSIDA Academic All-District nominee ... set single-season highs in field goals made, free throws made, steals and points ... finished ninth in the GLIAC in overall field goal percentage (50.3 percent) ...
Game-By-Game Statistics.
Season HighsPts. – 27 vs. Northern Michigan, 1/25 (CAREER-HIGH)
FGM – 10 vs. Northern Michigan, 1/25 (CAREER-HIGH)
3FG – NA
FTM – 7 vs. Northern Michigan, 1/25 (CAREER-HIGH)
Reb. –12 vs. California (Pa.), 11/17
Ast. – 2 at Bellarmine, 12/20
Stl. – 3 at Saginaw Valley, 1/18 (CAREER-HIGH)
Blk. – 1 (5x) Most Recently at Drury, 3/17
Min. – 29 (2x) Most Recently vs. Indianapolis, 3/14 (CAREER-HIGH)
Double Figures – 10 times; 20+-games Twice
Double-Doubles – 32012-13: Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... saw time in 28 games, starting 10 times ... scored eight points vs. Lewis (11/17) ... pulled down eight rebounds at Edinboro (11/24) ... tallied four points each in wins at Tiffin (11/29) and Ohio Dominican (12/1) ... posted eight points, to go along with 11 rebounds vs. Lake Erie (12/9) ... scored nine points at Malone (12/19), sinking 3-of-5 field goals and 3-of-3 free throws ... pulled down five rebounds vs. Urbana (12/29) ... notched four points and three rebounds vs. Hillsdale (1/3) ... made 4-of-6 shots for nine points vs. Northwood (1/10), while also grabbing six boards ... pulled down four rebounds vs. Saginaw Valley (1/12) ... went 5-for-5 from the field, scoring a career-high 13 points at Michigan Tech (1/17) ... grabbed a career-best 13 rebounds at Northern Michigan (1/19) ... made all four free throws in scoring four points vs. Grand Valley (1/26) ... tallied four points vs. Lake Superior (2/2) ... scored eight points at Walsh (2/27) ... totaled six points and five rebounds at LSSU (3/2) ... had a career-high two blocks and grabbed five boards in GLIAC Tournament Quarterfinal vs. Ferris State (3/6) ... pulled down three rebounds in GLIAC Tournament Semifinal vs. Findlay (3/9) ... grabbed three rebounds in NCAA regional semifinal win over Wisconsin-Parkside (3/16) ...
Game-By-Game Statistics.Season HighsPts. – 13 at Michigan Tech, 1/17
FGM – 5 at Michigan Tech, 1/17
3FG – NA
FTM – 4 vs. Grand Valley, 1/26
Reb. –13 at Northern Michigan, 1/19 (CAREER-HIGH)
Ast. – 1 (7x) Most Recently vs. Ferris State, 2/21
Stl. – 1 (4x) Most Recently vs. Findlay, 3/9
Blk. – 2 vs. Ferris State, 3/6 (CAREER-HIGH)
Min. – 29 at Northern Michigan, 1/19 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Double Figures – Once
2011-12: Made 23 appearances, starting twice ... debuted vs. Rochester (11/11) and grabbed two rebounds ... scored six points and had two offensive rebounds vs. Kentucky Wesleyan (11/26) ... recorded five points and five rebounds vs. St. Joseph’s (12/29) ... totaled six points vs. Southern Indiana (12/30) ... recorded a steal at Findlay (1/7) ... scored four points at Tiffin (1/19) ... tallied a career-high seven points and a season-best three assists at Ohio Dominican (1/21) ... matched career-high seven points in first career start vs. Ashland (1/26) ... made second straight start vs. Lake Erie (1/28) and had two steals ... came off the bench at Northern Michigan recording three rebounds (2/2) ... had four rebounds vs. Ferris State (2/16) and made all four free throw attempts ... tied career-high with two steals vs. Grand Valley (2/18) ...
Game-By-Game Stats.
Season HighsPts. – 7 (2x) Most Recently vs. Ashland, 1/26
FGM – 3 (2x) Most Recently vs. Ashland, 1/26
3FG – NA
FTM – 4 vs. Ferris State, 2/16
Reb. – 6 at Lake Superior, 2/23
Ast. – 3 at Ohio Dominican, 1/21 (CAREER HIGH)
Stl. – 2 (2x) Most Recently vs. Grand Valley, 2/18
Blk. – 1 (2x) Most recently at Ohio Dominican, 1/21
Min. – 22 at Ohio Dominican, 1/21
Double Figures – NA
High School: A 2011 graduate of Canton High School ... was a four-year letterwinner for coach Brian Samulski ... earned All-Kensington Lakes Athletic Association South Division honors as a senior after averaging 13 points, 5.8 rebounnds and 1.5 steals per game ... named to the Class A All-State Fourth Team in 2011 ... helped the Chiefs to the Class A semifinals in 2010 (23-3 record) and again in 2011 (24-3 record) ... named to the
Detroit Free Press All-West Third Team as well as the All-Observerland Second Team as a senior ... also played soccer (goalie) for two years on the CHS varsity squad ... was a three-year Scholar Athlete ... selected as one of the
Detroit Free Press' top 100 girls basketball players in Michigan in December 2010.
Personal: Full name--Kayla N. Bridges ... born October 28, 1993, in Canton ... daughter of Denis and Linda Bridges ... has two older brothers, D.J. and Andre ... D.J. was a four-year (2004-08) letterwinner at Madonna, while Andre played three years (2006-09) at Albion ... is majoring in kinesiology ... career ambition is to be a physical therapist ... is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Fall 2012, Winter 2013 and Fall 2013 ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2011, Winter 2012 and Winter 2014.
| Kayla Bridges' Career Statistics |
| Year | GP/GS | Min./Avg. | FG-FGA | Pct. | 3FG-3FGA | Pct. | FT-FTA | Pct. | Reb/Avg | Ast-TO | Blk-Stl | Pts/PPG |
| 2011-12 | 23/2 | 182/7.9 | 16-41 | .390 | 0-0 | .000 | 21-30 | .700 | 16-23-39/1.7 | 6-9 | 2-9 | 53/2.3 |
| 2012-13 | 28/10 | 328/11.7 | 38-85 | .447 | 0-0 | .000 | 20-31 | .645 | 31-70-101/3.6 | 7-16 | 3-4 | 96/3.4 |
| Career | 51/12 | 510/10.0 | 54-126 | .429 | 0-0 | .000 | 41-61 | .672 | 47-93-140/2.7 | 13-25 | 5-13 | 149/2.9 |
