Whittney enters her first season with the CSU women's track team...Graduated from Smiths Station High in Smiths, AL...Ran one season for the Panthers...Also cheered and played softball in high school. 

Personal: Daughter of Ken and Pam Ryals...Favorite food is steak...Favorite movie is I am Legend...Enjoys fishing and softball in her spare time...Would love to spend a day with Jesus Christ...Never has but would love to go skydiving one day...Lists her parents as having the most influence on her life......Favorite professional athlete is Shawn Johnson...Most memorable moment in sports was winning Cheersport for her high school in 2009.