Norfolk State University Athletics

2022 (Freshman Year): Played in 39 sets throughout 17 matches making three starts ... Tallied 32 kills on 111 total attacks with two assists ... Added 10 digs and 14 total blocks ... Recorded a season-high eight kills on Nov. 6 at N.C. Central ... She recorded six kills in two matches that followed against Howard (11/9) and versus Maryland Eastern Shore (11/18) ... 

High School: Was a four-year member of both the varsity volleyball and varsity track teams at Rolesville HS ... As a freshman, competed in the 100, 200, 4x100, and 4x200 races in track with the 4x100 qualifying for the NCHSAA state meet ... Teams did not compete as a sophomore and junior due to COVID ... Was the conference triple jump champion as a senior.
 
Club: Played for NC Elite from 2017-2019 and Volleyball Academy from 2019-2022.
 
Personal: Full name is Raquel Alisha Lightbourn ... Born June 19, 2004 ... Daughter of Katrina and Romel Lightbourn ... Has one sister, Katherine ... Mother Katrina played volleyball at St. Augustine's and was a member of teh Bahamas Senior National Team ... Father Romel was a member of several national teams for the Bahamas in Track ... Majoring in Kinesiology ... Wants to become a physical therapist/trainer ... Enjoys working out, traveling, cooking, shopping, and hanging out with friends.