WARRENSBURG, Mo. (June 17, 2019) - This summer, Central Missouri Jennies Volleyball will be showcasing the newest members of their upcoming 2019 team in a weekly feature. This week, let's find out more about freshman Olivia Olson.

Olivia Olson
Setter
Malone, Wisc. / New Holstein High School
Olson was a four year varsity letter winner at New Holstein High School in Malone, Wisconsin for Coach Ben Zoelle. She was a three-year team captain and chosen as the team MVP.  In her career, Olson passed out 940 assists with 1,014 digs and 188 service aces. She earned three All-Conference awards as a setter and hitter, and was a unanimous selection to the All-Conference team as a junior and senior. Olson brings a winning mentality as she helped New Holstein to a team record 32 wins. In addition to high school, Olson Played five years of club volleyball, two with Fox Cities Elite, two with Wisconsin Volleyball Academy and one with One Wisconsin.

Piontek on Olson
"Olivia is another late addition to the team due to the early graduation of a former Jen. We were lucky that she was still available, and happy to add her. Her skills and height will prove to be a valuable addition to our setting core."

Get to Know: Olivia Olson
Favorite Foods    
Cheese
Any fruit 
Most vegetables
Mexican
Chinese 
Dessert
Smoothies
Pizza
A good burger

Favorite Restaurant    
Hu Hot (Mongolian Grill)
Panda Express
Panera Bread

Favorite TV Shows    
Friends 
The Office
Dexter
Game of Thrones
Grey's Anatomy

Favorite Movies    
Me Before You
Clueless
Dirty Dancing 
Bohemian Rhapsody 
Deadpool 
Avengers

Favorite Musicians/Bands    
Keith Urban 
Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande
Drake
Lumineers
Jon Bellion

Favorite Professional Teams    
Green Bay Packers
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Brewers

Favorite Professional Athletes    
Aaron Rodgers
Giannas Antetokounmpo
Ryan Braun

Favorite Books    
The Divergent Series
Brave New World
Along for the Ride

Best Personal Sports Memory    
Taking third in our division at nationals
Single blocking a rival player 
Setting the middles (when they're on)

Hobbies (outside of UCM Athletics)    
Singing
Spending time with friends
Art-painting/drawing

Favorite Candy    
Dark chocolate 
Milk chocolate
Reese's 
Laffy taffy 
Smarties 
Skittles

Favorite ice cream flavor?    
Coffee
Birthday cake
Strawberry
Mint chip

What is the best piece of advice you've received?    
"I would rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies." Meaning that not everyone has to like you, all you need are the ones that care about you and the ones that you care about.

If you could share a meal with any three people, who would you choose?    
My mom, dad, and sister.

Favorite place to visit?    
Grandma's house/barn
Best friends house
Sister in Ohio

What apps do you use most frequently?    
Spotify
Snapchat
Instagram

Cats or dogs?    
Dogs

City, Beach or Country?    
Country (but it'd be nice to be close to a beach)

Morning or night person?  
Depends, but more often night

What is 1 fun fact about you?    
I have 17 pairs of converse