Olivia Young

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
A
Height:
5-9
Prev School:
Manheim Township
Hometown:
Lancaster, Pa.

2025 (Fr.)

Named to the ASUN All-Freshman team
Appeared in all 20 games, making 16 starts
Made Liberty debut in the season-opener at Virginia
Led Liberty freshmen in appearances and all offensive and defensive categories
Tallied 28 goals, six assists and 34 points
Totaled 13 caused turnovers, 15 ground balls and two draw controls
Recorded 58 shots with 46 on goal
Converted 9-of-13 free-position attempts
Scored first career goal in a 15-8 win at VCU
Broke out with a season-high four goals in a 14-13 win over No. 20 Richmond on Feb. 22
Recorded multiple points in 10 games

Prep

Attended Manheim Township in Lancaster, Pa., for three years
In two years, totaled 167 goals, 75 assists (242 points), serving as the team’s draw control specialist
Recorded 80 goals and 50 assists (130 points) in her senior season, leading her team
In her junior season, broke out with 65 goals, 18 assists (83 points)
Helped lead team to a 19–4–1 record, advancing to the state quarterfinals
Named LL League First Team All-Star
Recorded 22 goals, seven assists (29 points), 34 draw controls, finishing with a 24–3 record and a state runner-up finish
Competed at the club level with Xtreme Lacrosse
A multi-sport athlete, ran cross country and played basketball at Manheim Township

Personal

Daughter of Adrian and Julie Young
Intends to major in international relations: politics and policy
Birthday is July 8

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
As an extremely indecisive person, the recruiting process was rough for me. But when I visited Liberty, a sense of peace fell over me that I can only explain as the Holy Spirit telling me I was in the right place.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
For pregame, I always braid my hair and do 6 tuck jumps before gametime to warm up my legs (my dad used to do this in college)!

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents are my biggest inspirations as they are constantly sacrificing for my siblings and I, and I long to be as hard-working as them someday.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father played football at Dickinson University.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Breakfast! Egg white sandwich with a banana and some cold brew!

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Reading is my favorite hobby!