Taylor LaBarre

Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Position:
Pole Vault
Height:
6-4
Hometown:
Nazareth, Pa.
Prev School:
Pen Argyl Area High School (East Stroudsburg)

TFRRS Profile (East Stroudsburg)

Previous School

Spent two years at East Stroudsburg
2025 PSAC indoor and outdoor pole vault runner-up
Top clearance of 16-5.25

Prep

Graduated from Pen Argyl Area High School
As a junior, captured the Pennsylvania AA state triple jump title while placing third in the pole vault
As a senior, tied for second in the pole vault and took third in the long jump at the Pennsylvania AA state meet
Best marks included 22-8 (long jump), 45-7.5 (triple jump) and 15-4 (pole vault)

Personal

Son of Matthew and Janine LaBarre
Brother Austen played baseball at Shippensburg
Birthday is Sept. 17
Business administration major

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I felt God calling me here, and a lot of my family attended here including both of my parents. My faith and trust in God have already increased because of the amazing environment here.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I like to pray before competitions and practices. It gives me a sense of foundation and confidence because I know God’s plan is perfect. If I stay in prayer with Him, I will have peace with whatever happens or whatever problems come my way.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My brother, mainly because of his academic performance here at Liberty.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning states for triple jump my junior year of high school.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My brother Austen LaBarre was a baseball pitcher and closed games for Shippensburg University.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Lunch, because if there’s a lot going on I know that I always have time set aside for lunch.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Disc Golfing

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
My dog Lucy (Italian Greyhound) and my cat Mia

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
My brother Austen

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
“When I Was Your Man” by Bruno Mars

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Hawaii, it has the most refreshing sense of vacation when I think of it.