The 5-foot-4 senior won five individual state titles at the Class 6A state meet this spring, leading the Patriots to the championship as a team. Williams set a state record in the long jump with a leap of 20 feet, 5.25 inches, which ranked as the nation's
Williams has maintained a B average in the classroom.
She has served as a mentor in her school system and has volunteered locally on behalf of youth track programs.