Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning letterwinner....Played in 14 matches, making 3 starts, in 2024....Averaged 0.56 kills and 0.31 blocks per set....Appeared in eight matches as a freshman (2023) and made two starts....Tallied 1.41 kills per set with a .137 hitting percentage....A coach’s player.....Can easily understand directions and apply them immediately.....Understands the role of an outside hitter, and knows she is not always going to get the perfect set, but will find a way to keep the ball in play and score....A great teammate and has an infectious personality that will help the teammates around her succeed.....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2023 (fall), 2024 (spring, fall), 2025 (spring).....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2023 (fall), 2024 (spring, fall), 2025 (spring).

PERSONAL:

• Born in Massena, NY
• Graduate of Northgate High School, where she played for coach Matt Trucks
• As a senior, was team captain and helped the Lady Vikings to an appearance in the state playoffs
• Averaged 2.4 kills per set and registered 82 digs, 26 total blocks, and 19 service aces
• Garnered All-Region recognition and was name her squad’s Best Offensive Player
• Ended her prep career with 388 kills
• Also played with the Tsunami Volleyball Club
• Nickname is Flava Ava

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Police officer
• How you got your nickname: From coach Coco
• Favorite Fictional Character: Spiderman 
• Favorite Athlete: Katie Kemp
• Favorite Sports Team: Auburn University Tigers
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: La La Land and Criminal minds
• Favorite Food: chicken and cheese (not always together though)
• Favorite Vacation Spot: I love to travel to new cities
• Favorite Musical Artist:  Coldplay
• Favorite Thing About FMU: How cute the campus’ nature and fountains are
• Favorite Off-Court Activity: Eating food with friends
• Goals for Upcoming Season: Win the conference championship and bond with teammates
• Why you first choose your sport: To learn something new and make new friends
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Learning to compete with myself, instead of comparing myself to others’ skills
• Interesting Notes: I’m really good at making fancy pasta