Walsh, a 5-foot-8 outside hitter from Newark, Ohio, hammered 210 kills in 25 matches as a senior at Licking County Christian Academy. She also added 32 aces and had a 96.3 serving percentage. She was a three-time All-Conference selection and led Licking County Christian to two conference titles and one runner-up finish. She was named to the BCSA All-Tournament Team three times and was the tournament’s Most Valuable Player as a junior.

"Emily is outstanding,” said MVNU head coach Paul Swanson, who became the NAIA’s all-time wins leader (810) during the 2006 season and has a 795-282 record in 23 years with the Lady Cougars. "She is an outstanding person, student, and Christian young woman. She is also an outstanding athlete. After being a star three-sport athlete at LCCA, she will now focus on just volleyball. We are really looking forward to her growth as a person and a player.”

"Emily will be a valuable addition to our team on the court as both an outside hitter and a backrow player,” Swanson added. "She will also make a positive addition to our team with her personality, attitude, and Christ-like values.”

In addition to playing volleyball, basketball, and softball at Licking County Christian, Walsh has been involved in various activities during her high school career. She is in Honor Society and has received the Christian Character Award. She has also served as both the president and vice president of Mom’s Ministry and as the junior class vice president.

"There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Walsh of her college choice. "I really like the Christian environment and the people on the campus. I feel like it is God’s will for my life.”

MVNU posted a 31-18 overall record in 2006 and advanced to the semifinals of the NAIA Region IX Tournament. The Lady Cougars have won more than 30 matches in 14 straight seasons.