Kirsten Hillock
Kirsten Hillock
Height: 5-8
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Willowbrook, IL
High School: Hinsdale Central
Major: Economics
Parents: Randall & Elisa Hillock

Sophomore (2007-08):

Hillock was named to the all-University Athletic Association first team for her performance as the Eagles' third-singles player during the conference tournament.  The sophomore also earned the team's Most Valuable Player honor, following the completion of the season.  Hillock compiled the best singles record by an Eagle in 2008, going 18-7 during the season.  She finished the year with a 13-6 record in dual matches, including a 4-0 record as the third-singles player, and an 8-1 record as the fourth doubles player.  Hillock played with five teammates in doubles matches for a mark of 15-9 during the year, including a record of 9-2 with Jenny Moscato.  She won all three second doubles matches she played in during Emory's three NCAA Tournament games. Hillock finished the year ranked 18th in the Atlantic South Region in singles play, and 13th with Moscato in doubles play.

Freshman (2006-07):

Hillock was named to the All-University Athletic Association first team for her play in the fourth singles and third doubles roles.  She was the third-overall seed in singles play at the ITA Southern Regionals, advancing to the quarterfinals before losing to the fifth-overall seed.  She also advanced to the quarterfinals of the doubles draw, teaming with Jenny Moscato.  Hillock finished the spring season with a 14-8 record in singles play, the second-highest singles win total for Emory during the season, and a 16-7 record in doubles play, also the second-most wins by an Emory doubles player.

Prior to Emory:

Competed for four years at Hinsdale Central High School where she played for Jerilyn Scardina ... Team MVP as a junior and senior ... Ranked 9th in Illinois and 25th in the Midwest Region during her junior year of high school ... Named team captain as a senior ... Held down the No. 1 singles position as a junior and senior and finished fourth in the state ... Made the Dean's Honor Roll all four years of high school ... Ran varsity track as a freshman and sophomore in high school.

Personal:

Born July 9, 1988

Quote:

"I chose Emory because of the great tennis team, excellent academic reputation, good size and beautiful weather."