RADFORD, Va. – Emily O'Malley was an honor student at Upper Saint Clair High School while playing volleyball for Victor Morais. She helped the Panthers reach the postseason twice in addition to accolades like being a four-time Quad A All-Star selection, First Team All-WPIAL, two-time First Team Big-56, PVCA Quad A All-State member, team captain of KRVA National Team, 2019 WPIAL Coaches Association Player of the Week, and one of the WPIAL Coaches Association Featured Athletes. Emily also notched a personal record of 387 kills during the 2018 season with 35 kills in a match. 
 
Emily is the daughter of Sue and Jack O'Malley. She has two sisters, Julie and Leslie. Her intended major is allied health. 

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Name: Emily O'Malley
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Position: Outside hitter 
Major: Allied health sciences
 
What is something most people don't know about you?
I can do a mean heel-click. 

What is your favorite athletic moment from your career so far?  
Having 35 kills in one game. 

Do you have a pregame ritual? 
I have to chew gum before I play and listen to Kickstart my heart. 

What made you want to attend Radford?
The beautiful campus and competitive volleyball program.  

Favorite…
Food: BBQ sauce   
Movie: Talladega Nights  
Professional sports team: Steelers
Collegiate sports team: UK basketball
TV Show: Castle  
Pet: Dog 
Color: Blue  
Music / artist: Dababy
Hobby: Water sports  
Thing to do in your down / spare time: Spend time with friends and family, sleep.
Moment from your time at Radford so far: Getting to learn to play with different players with the same competitive level as everyone and meeting new people. 
 
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