Mikala has had quite the accomplished career from athletics, multi-media, and now her journey to become Miss USA. Mikala recently left Fox 2 as a reporter to chase the crown as Miss Missouri, and she won! Her life has been full of accolades including Suburban North Conference Player of the Year, Suburban North Athlete of the Year, St. Louis Cardinals Athlete of the Year, Larry Hughes Athlete of the Year, and Riverfront Times Best High School Athlete of 2012.