11 Olivia Williams
Middle Hitter
5-8
Freshman
Barberton, OH/Barberton HS

Described as a phenomenal athlete, but is still raw and may need some time to develop ... head coach Missy Soboleski notes she will have the most growth of the incoming freshmen early on, but has a very high ceiling ... an explosive hitter with excellent jumping ability ... another player who can play right side hitter, and athleticism will help her push for playing time immediately.

High School: Played for head coach Michelle Sutton at Barberton High School, where she was a three-year starter in volleyball and two-year regular in basketball earned a total of eight letters in all while competing in volleyball, basketball and track ... was named the team MVP as a senior, and in basketball was named the best rebounder ... honored by Akron Touchdown Club.

The Olivia Williams File

• Birthdate: October 16, 1987
• Parents: Lisa and Alton Williams
• Nickname: O, Livi
• Major: Medical Technology
• Hobbies: Shopping, hanging with friends, volleyball, basketball
• Favorite Book: Ditchdiggers Duaghters
• Favorite Music: R&B, gospel
• Favorite Musical Group: Keyshia Cole
• Favorite Movie: Love and Basketball
• Favorite Food: Lasagna
• Career Ambition: Become a surgical technologist and become a volleyball coach.