Olivia Kirkpatrick

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Position:
D
Height:
5-9
Hometown:
Palmyra, Pa.

2023 (Fr.)

Redshirted
Named NFHCA Scholar of Distinction
Garnered inclusion on NFHCA National Academic Squad

Prep

Graduate of Palmyra Area High School
Finished with 30 goals, 28 assists and 88 points in high school while helping the team to a 76-13-3 combined record
Earned numerous honors as a senior: NFHCA High School All-American second team, NFHCA All-Region first team, PA All-State first team, Mid-Penn Keystone Division Player of the Year, Mid-Penn Keystone Division All-Stars first team, Lebanon Daily News Athlete of the Week and MAX Field Hockey Top 50 players in the country
Won a state title in 2020 and finished runner-up in 2019 and 2022
Received five awards as a junior: PA All-State first team, NFHCA All-Academic team, Mid-Penn Keystone Division All-Stars first team, Players player award and MAX Field Hockey Top 50.
Earned five honors as a sophomore: first team all-state, first team all-division, Penn-Live Top 5 breakout star, MAX Field Hockey Top 50 and earned the Players player award
Named to MAX Field Hockey Top 100 watch list as a freshman and competed in the USAFH National Futures championship

Personal

Daughter of David and Cathy Kirkpatrick
Mother, Cathy, played field hockey at Mansfield
Aunt, Christine, played field hockey at Toledo
Intends on majoring in psychology – developmental psychology
Birthday is May 20

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I wanted to be at a university where I could not only play at a high level but grow in my faith. I also needed to be at a program that allowed me to work ahead in my degree and start my master’s degree early.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When my best friend and I got baptized by my field hockey coach.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I wear 29 because I love the number 9, 29 has a 9 in it.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mother, Cathleen Kirkpatrick, played field hockey for Mansfield University. My Aunt, Christine Reinhard, played field hockey for the University of Toledo.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Chicken pad Thai is my favorite meal.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check my iMessages in the morning.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I really like to play Golf, Croquet, and Tennis.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a Golden Doodle, named Harley.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Jamie Dwyer

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I would love to visit Greece or somewhere like Belgium or the Netherlands.