High School: 2009 graduate of Marist High School. Played for Natalie Holder. Four-year letterwinner, serving as team captain senior year. Chicago Tribune second-team All-State. Chicago Sun Times Honorable Mention. Four-year winner of the All-Area Strength and Conditioning award. Also lettered in basketball.

Personal: Born on January 28, 1991, in Oak Lawn, Ill. Daughter of Marybeth and Phil Kelly of Tinley Park. Has three younger siblings, Tara (12), Kevin (11), and Brian (5). Majoring in English with a minor in secondary education. Enjoys singing and supports the New York Yankees. Mom, Marybeth Kelly, played softball at St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Ind.