TROY, Ala. – Kayla Grimes, an 11-year old Beauregard native, will serve as Troy's honorary captain for Saturday's season opener at The Vet. Grimes was the sole survivor from a March tornado that ripped through her home and took the lives of her dad, step-mother and best friend.
"Kayla's story is one that touched our hearts the moment we heard about her resilient battle," Troy Director of Athletics Brent Jones said. "We are beyond excited to welcome Kayla and her family to be our special guests on Saturday, and for the Troy community to celebrate the strength and courage she has shown through this tragedy.