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    Taylor Williams
    1 Taylor Williams
    Class:
    Freshman
    Hometown:
    Princeton, Ill.
    High School:
    Princeton
    Height:
    5-0
    Position:
    UT
    Bats/Throws:
    R/R

    High School: Was a three-sport athlete at Princeton, lettering in softball (2008-11), golf (2010-11) and basketball (2011) ... Named all-conference three times in softball, earning one award as a utility player (2008) and two more as a pitcher (2009-10) ... Also earned all-conference laurels as a golfer in 2010 ... Was twice named to academic all-conference for both softball and golf ... 2011 Illinois State Scholar, finishing her scholastic career among the top-five students in her grade academically ... National Honor Society ... Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Ambassador.

    Personal: Born on March 26, 1993 ... Daughter of Tim and Dorothy Williams ... Hobbies include sports, shopping and spending time with friends and family ... Plans to attend medical school to become an orthopedic surgeon after graduation from the University of Illinois.

    Getting to Know Taylor: Who most influenced your athletic career? "My parents, because my dad coached me since I was six and he pushed me to be my best with encouraging words. My mom came to every sports event I was in and was always supportive of me." ... Favorite Pro Teams: Chicago Bears, Blackhawks and Cubs ... Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Pasta and baked potatoes ... Favorite Place on Campus: The Quad

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