Paige Overcash

Class:
Sophomore
Height:
6-1
Hometown:
Ashe County, N.C.
Previous School:
Ashe County HS

2024 (Fr.)

Appeared in 15 matches, starting four times, while playing in 33 sets
Totaled 77 kills (2.33 kps) at a .237 clip, adding eight digs and 17 blocks
Scored a career-high 15 kills (.371) in win over Akron (Aug. 31), making first career start; her 15 kills were the most by a Liberty true freshman since Kate Gammer's 18 kills against Stetson on Nov. 7, 2021
Sent down 11 kills at Navy (Sept. 5), hitting .400 adding three blocks
Tallied 10 kills at a .391 pace at Louisiana Tech (Sept. 27)
Posted a career-high four blocks on Oct. 29 at FIU before scoring 10 kills at FIU the following day

Prep

Graduated from Ashe County High School
Two-time All-State first team
2023 Best
Three-time team MVP
Started career as a middle blocker before switching to outside hitter as a junior
Three-time Northwestern 3A/4A All-Conference selection
2022 All-State first team, scoring 408 kills and adding 40 aces
During senior season, helped her team to a first-place finish in the conference
Named the ACHS Female Athlete of the Year in 2022-23 and 2023-24
Four-time NC Scholar-Athlete Award recipient
Eclipsed the 1,000 career kills mark
Also competed in softball, basketball and track & field
Finished second in the State 3A high jump as a junior while also placing first in her region
Qualified for state championships as a senior
Holds school high jump record
Two-time all-conference basketball player, being named first team all-region as a junior
2023-24 All-State honorable mention
Holds school records for highest points per game average for a career and most points in a single season; scored over 1,000 career points in basketball

Personal

Daughter of Josh and Kasey Overcash
Grandfather, Craig Overcash, played baseball at Mitchell Junior College
Birthday is July 18
Intends to major in public health, with the goal of becoming a dermatologist physician's assistant

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The environment was a huge part of my decision. Everything from the location, coaches, teammates, and staff make this place so appealing to me. I am thrilled about the Christian aspect of Liberty because I’m always looking to grow in my faith. Jesus really does fill this place and who wouldn't want to be in that environment!

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Besides eat well, stretch, and pray I don’t do anything too out of the ordinary.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents have always inspired me because of their constant determination and confidence in life. They allowed me to have the opportunities to play in college and I could never repay all the sacrifices they have made for me.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
The feeling you get after achieving something you have worked so hard for is unmatched. My top two athletic memories would have to be winning the conference in volleyball and getting 2nd in the state for high jump. As well as playing in my first college game in Puerto Rico,

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
Numbers have never been super important to me. I think there is more value in representing the name on the front of the jersey.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you,
what/where they played)?
My grandpa, Craig Overcash, played Baseball at Mitchell Junior College.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I have always been a breakfast person, so I love scrambled eggs with bacon and sourdough toast.

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

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like playing pickle ball and tennis with friends.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have 4 dogs, 2 Australian Shepherds named Khloe and Koda, 1 Labrador Retriever named Ara, and lastly a Brittany Spaniel named Doc.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sydney McLaughlin

What is your favorite possession and why?
It would have to be my Bible, which is the word of God.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Two Dozen Roses by Shenandoah

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
I love to go anywhere that has Beach or Tropical Climate.