Vanguard University

Parents: Josh & Noelle Hill

Birthday: July 6, 2004
 

2024:  Hill saw an increase an increase of 22 more sets played compared to a season ago, and capitalized from her 'oppo' spot. Her 169 kills were good for third-most on the team despite not starting and not being top-three in total attacks. Defensively, Hill had another improved year in the digs category, this time eclipsing the 40-mark for the first time in her career. At the net, she tied Cole for 5th-most blocks on the team, but she was largely mistake-free as her two blocking errors were tied for fewest on the team. Hill's season was filled with good performances, as she had double-digit kills in four matches, including a season-high 14 on .423-hitting at APU (that road contest also featured her season-high in digs: four). On Halloween, Hill started a seven-game streak of five-plus kills that was only interrupted by the sweep over Academy of Art in the finale. This was her second such streak of the season, as she had a longer one of 10 earlier in the season. One of her more underrated games was the five-set victory at Fresno Pacific where she dominated the net with her season-high five blocks while matching her high-mark of four digs.

2023: Hill concluded the year with 168 kills on 385 swings for a .283 hitting percentage.  She bettered her kills per set rate from her first campaign, as she earned a 2.47 mark.  She posted 34 digs, one more than 2022, and had two solo blocks and 26 block assists.  She had seven matches with 10 or more kills and had a season high of 14 three times against Menlo, Life Pacific, and Hope International.  She had a season-high five digs against Texas Wesleyan and had three block assists against Menlo in both the home and the road games.  An injury right before the the GSAC TOurnament took her out for the season and the run to the NAIA Championships.

2022:  Played in 31 matches for Vanguard as a freshman and had 186 kills on 490 swings for a .182 hitting rate.  Her totals placed her fourth on VU in kills and kills per set while landing fifth in hitting percentage.  She chipped in 33 digs and helped stuff opponents with 42 block assists, which was tied for fourth on the squad.  Hill had a season-high 14 kills in the GSAC Tournament against The Master's and had four other contests with 10 or more kills.  Her best game at the net was her first, as she helped make eight total blocks against Viterbo.

High School: Was the league MVP her senior year and a Coast-Character Award Winner at Calvary Chapel HS.

What is the dumbest way you have gotten hurt?
I snapped my finger trying to catch a ball :/

What is your favorite memory of watching a sporting event, either in person or on TV?
My favorite memory would be when the chiefs lost the Super Bowl last year (best day ever).

What would you give a TedTalk on, even if no one asked for it?
Why reality television is the most entertaining

What show did you binge-watch most recently?
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives