Spring 2026 Field Hockey Roster

Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics
Brent Warzocha/UAlbany Athletics

14 Lillian Willis

  • Position Forward/Midfield
  • Height 5-3
  • Class Freshman
  • Highschool South Glens Falls
  • Hometown South Glens Falls, N.Y.

Biography

Before UAlbany

  • South Glens Falls High School
    • Three-season varsity athlete
    • Five-year field hockey player for Mary Ponda
      • Three-time team captain
      • 4x First Team All-Star
      • 3x Section II All-State
      • 4x Team MVP
      • 2022 Section II & Regional Champions
    • Three-year ice hockey player for Jeffery Willis
      • Senior captain
      • Team MVP
      • 2024 & 2025 NYS Champions
    • Five-year lacrosse player for Dawn DeLisle
      • Junior captain
      • 2x First Team All-Star
      • 2x Team MVP
  • Club - ADK Field Hockey
    • Seven years playing for Jennifer Sykes
  • Club - Adirondack Northstars (Ice Hockey)
    • Six years playing for Jeffery Willis 
    • 3x NYSAHA Girls 16x Tier 2 State Champions
 

Personal

  • Lillian “Lill” Willis is the daughter of Nicole and Jeffrey Willis
  • Has three older siblings - brother, Jordan, and sisters, Lauren and Jillian
  • Both sisters have competed in or are currently competing in collegiate sports - Lauren played field hockey for UAlbany (2021-25) and Jillian is a member of the Union women’s ice hockey team (2024-pres.)
  • Calls Gansevoort, New York home
  • Intends to major in early childhood education
  • Enjoys playing sports, skating, and baking
  • Wears the number 14 because it was the day she was born and both her dad and brother wear it
  • Was a member of the Varsity Club, Spanish Honors Society, and National Honors Society in high school
  • Has given back to her community with Learn to Skate and the South Glens Falls Youth Field Hockey team
 

Why did you choose UAlbany?

My sister went to UAlbany and I loved the team culture and staff.
 

Sykes on Willis

Lillian is the sister of recently graduated Great Dane, Lauren Willis. From a very sporting family, we are excited to see what Lillian can do at the next level. A very skillful, clever, and confident player, she will add a lot to our midfield and attack.
 

Statistics

Season:
2026

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Historical Player Information

  • 14

    2025Freshman

    Forward/Midfield
    5'3"
    14
  • 14

    2026Freshman

    Forward/Midfield
    5'3"
    14