AT NKU: Begins her first season at NKU ... talented middle hitter and versatile athlete ... also competed in track as a prep athlete ... could contend for significant playing time this year. HIGH SCHOOL: A 2007 graduate of Blue Valley West High School ... named first team All-Eastern Kansas League as a senior ... earned second team all-state honors in Kansas in 2006 ... attacked at a .433 clip as a senior and ranked No. 3 in the EKL in service aces and serving percentage (.964) ... also competed in track for the Jaguars and was an outstanding sprinter ... coached in volleyball by Terry Flynn. PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 18, 1988 ... daughter of Dave and Tricia Williams.