2017 Second-Team All-ODAC
2016 Third-Team All-ODAC
Senior (2017): Played in all 25 matches, appearing in 93 sets while leading the team with 243 kills ... Also contributed 48 blocks and 136 digs ... Had a 38-kill day on Sept. 2 (19 each against Salem and Catholic), leading to an ODAC Player of the Week honor ... Also made a career-high 21 digs in that Sept. 2, five-set loss to Catholic ... Set a career-best with six blocks in an Oct. 20 win over Eastern Mennonite.
Junior (2016): Has progressively earned more playing time in her three years at Lynchburg after playing in all but six sets in 2016 ... Became a reliable outside hitter, finishing the year with a hitting percentage of .191 while smashing 192 kills to go along with 47 total blocks.
Sophomore (2015): Saw significant playing time in her sophomore year, playing in 26 matches and 93 sets for the Hornets … Had 143 kills and 156 digs, fourth on the team in both categories … Had a season-high 19 digs Oct. 24 against Marymount (Va.) … Also added 34 blocks for the season.
Freshman (2014): Appeared in 27 matches and 63 sets for the Hornets … Finished with 29 kills while contributing 68 digs and 12 blocks … Began receiving more playing time as the year progressed … Posted a career high of seven kills twice, coming on back-to-back days at Hollins and Roanoke on Sept. 19 and 20, respectively.
Before LC: A first-team all-region, all-state and all-district selection in 2013 ... Also earned first-team all-district in 2012 and the team’s most improved in 2011 ... The Bulldogs earned district titles in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and reached the state quarterfinals in 2011 and 2012 ... Also played soccer.
Personal
Parents: Durwood Willis and Jill Kelly
Why Is Being A Hornet Important To You?: It shows the importance of determination.
