Eastern Illinois University Athletics

2011:
Saw significant action at one point in her freshman season as she was the starting setter in eight matches... ended with 17 kills off a nice .208 attack... dished out 235 assists (9.40 assists-per-set)... nailed five kills vs. SIUE off a .308 attack... she also handed out 54 assists against the Cougars in that same match as the Panthers rallied to defeat the OVC newcomers in a five set thriller... collected two assist-dig double-doubles, first against EKU and again at SEMO.

 SYCAMORE HS:
Four-year letterwinner for coach Debbie Lock at Sycamore HS... earned conference honors her senior season... recorded team highs ini digs, kills, assists, and aces... also awarded all-area kudos... both Sycamore HS squads placed third at IHSA state tournament during her freshmen and junior seasons.

PERSONAL:
No. 1 sports highlight was “going to state my freshman year with my Sycamore team that both my sister Caitlin and I were on together”... credits her sister for having the biggest influence on her playing career, "because she's always motivated me to keep going and to try my hardest"...  played on Fushion Club Team.

OFF THE COURT WITH JILL:
Major at EIU ... Undecided
Daughter of ... Dennis Johnson and Karen Forbes-Johnson
Born on ... March 23
Chose EIU ... because I liked the school and the volleyball program
Other activities I enjoy ... Going on walks, bike rides, spending time with family and friends, hanging out around a bonfire, or just relaxing and listening to music
Favorite foods ... Chicken fingers and ranch dressing
Least favorite foods ... Mexican food
If I could bring anything from my hometown to EIU ... My dog, Logan, a Catahula dog mix
My best vacation memories ... Going to St. Kitts and going to Miami with my two best friends
Can't go anywhere without my ... IPhone
Since coming to EIU I have learned ... that dorm rooms are small
Goal I hope to achieve while at EIU ... to become the person I'm meant to be
My biggest pet peeve ... when my mom vacuums early in the morning
My advice to a younger volleyball athlete ... remember that there's many great opportunities possible when you are involved in collegiate athletics