Williams, a catcher/outfielder from Utica, Ohio, posted 11 hits, three stolen bases, and six sacrifice bunts as a senior at Northridge High School. The four-year letterman received the Licking County Umpire Association special award as a senior while also being recognized for outstanding athletic achievement in 2007.

"We are glad that Kayleigh is coming to MVNU,” said MVNU coach Jeana Howald. "She is a good hitter with decent speed and a good arm. She will have the opportunity learn from (MVNU senior catcher) Caitlin (Murphy) behind the plate, and she could also see time in the outfield for us. We like her versatility.”

In addition to playing softball at Northridge and with various summer teams including the Gahanna Lady Lions, the Dragons, and the Phoenix, Williams was a four-year member of the Northridge basketball team as well as a two-year captain. She was a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Student Council, Concert Choir, and Yearbook.

"My reasons for attending MVNU include earning my degree, playing the game I love, growing closer to God, and becoming a better person,” said Williams of her college choice. "I love the campus and the atmosphere - it is such a friendly place and I feel right at home. MVNU seems like a perfect fit for me.”

MVNU is an NAIA school that competes in the American Mideast Conference. The Lady Cougars posted a 22-17 overall record in 2009, and the program has an all-time mark of 573-387-2 in the 25 years of the program’s history. The team also advanced to the championship game of the AMC Tournament in 2009 to come just one step away from qualifying for the NAIA National Tournament for the second straight year.