Paige Wood joins KVIA with a passion for sports journalism and a perspective as a former collegiate athlete. A five-year collegiate golfer, Paige understands the dedication and perseverance it takes to compete at a high level, allowing her to tell athletes’ stories with authenticity.
Originally from Dallas, Texas, and proudly half Canadian, Paige grew up with a love for sports, especially hockey. It was the first sport she truly fell in love with as a fan, inspired by her Canadian roots and countless hours spent watching the game with family. Before picking up a golf club, Paige was also a competitive gymnast, where she developed the discipline and perseverance that would later help her succeed as a collegiate golfer.
She began her collegiate career at Oklahoma City University, where she earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish, along with a minor in Social Media. She was a four-time Academic All-American, won multiple collegiate golf tournaments, and began her sports broadcasting career covering Oklahoma City University athletics. Paige later transferred to UTEP, where she completed her collegiate golf career and earned a Graduate Certificate in Leadership…