Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

SOPHOMORE (2024)
Did not appear in any games.

FRESHMAN (2023)
Appeared in four games as a pinch runner ... Scored a run against Kennesaw State (March 25).

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Osbourn Park High School and played for Patrick DeRosa for two seasons ... Her senior season, went 10-4 from the bump and repeated as Class 6A Cedar Run District Champions, won the Class 6A Region B Championship and was a Class 6A State semifinalist ... Was named First-Team All-District, Player of the Year, and Osbourn Park MVP as a pitcher ... In her junior season, went 9-1 as a starting pitcher and helped the team to a Class 6A Cedar Run District Championship and Class 6A Region B Championship appearance ... Was named Second-Team All-District.

PERSONAL
Parents are Kristin and David Hillyard ... Born on July 7, 2004 ... Her mother, Kristin, played professional soccer for the Pittsburgh Passion and was on the Pro Tour for bowling ... Grandfather William Plichta played college basketball for Mississippi State ... Chose EKU because everyone made her feel warm and inviting on her visits, loves the coaching staff and everything the school has to offer ... Intends to study psychology at EKU.