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RADFORD, Va. – Grace Green has completed her second campaign as a member of the Highlanders and has definitely made her mark known on the program. Grace accumulated accolades in her debut season like being named to the Big South All-Tournament Team, three-time Big South Defensive Player of the Week, Baltimore Bash All-Tournament, and also an All-Big South Freshman Team selection. Her freshman year, she averaged 4.19 digs per set, had 24 aces, tallied 76 assists, notched five matches with 20 or more digs, and finished sixth in the conference for digs per set. Her season-high 27 digs came in a five set victory over Charleston Southern with a season-high four aces against Campbell. 
 
Her sophomore season was no different, being a mainstay on the court for Radford. She saw action in 95 sets, playing in 26 matches, posted 67 assists, 11 aces, 350 digs, for an average of 3.68 per set. Her season-high eight assists came against Lehigh in addition to her posting back-to-back performances with a season best 28digs versus High Point and at Hampton. Prior to Radford, Grace attended Marist High School in Chicago, Illinois. She aided the RedHawks to win 120 games, with a 41-1 record in her senior season, including the Illinois 4A State Championship while previously advancing to the sectionals the previous three years. While in high school some of her accolades included being a member of the Under Armour All-American Watch List, All-State honorable mention, a Sportstown Chicago All-Star and ESCC All-Conference honoree, with the team ranked No.8 nationally by MaxPreps and No.1 by FloVolleyball in 2017.  
 
Keep following along to get to know your 2020 Radford Volleyball team better!
 

Hometown: Oak Lawn, Ill. 
Position: Defensive specialist/libero
Major: Nursing 
Current year: Sophomore

What is your favorite moment as a Highlander so far? 
Our trip to Texas for the Houston Baptist tournament. 
What is something most people don't know about you? 
I have twin brother. 
Do you have a pregame ritual? 
One of my teammates braids my hair before a game. 
What made you want to attend Radford? 
Radford allows and supports student-athletes as nursing majors. 
What advice would you give to any future Highlanders? 
I would tell them to cherish every friendship and moment because being a part of the Radford family is pretty special. 
What are you looking forward to in the 2020 season? 
Competing for a Big South championship.  
 
Favorites…
Food? Chicken
Team? The Marist High School volleyball team my senior year, we won a state championship and ranked nationally going 41-1 on the season.
Movie? Cheaper by the Dozen
TV Show? Big Brother   
Pet? My cat, Cheeto 
Color? Orange  
Favorite professional team? Chicago White Sox
Music? Country  

How has your time at Radford affected you? 
Coming to Radford is one of the best decisions I have ever made, I've created unbreakable bonds and friendships that I know will last a lifetime. Radford is allowing me to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse while playing the sport I love.

Even though it is technically the offseason, how has the 'season' being cut short affected you? 
We were having some of the best lifts we have ever had and everyone was pushing each other to be better. Having that cut short hurt, I know we all have our eyes set on one goal and we will come out stronger because of this.
 
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Grace Green

#18 Grace Green

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